Famous birthdays today and celebrities born on this day include Evander Holyfield, David Maillu, Amy Carter, and Yakubu Gowon. Other notable personalities and legends on today's celebrity birthdays list for October 19, 2026 include Peter Tosh, Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, Jon Favreau, Rebecca Ferguson, Katie Douglas, and Pras.
Wondering whose birthday is it today? We have a list of legends and notable individuals whose birthday is today. On the list are famous TV personalities, films and TV actors and actresses, influencers and social media celebrities, sportspeople, and politicians. Moreover, they are from all over the world and of all ages, including child actors and child celebrities.
Most Famous Birthdays Today
Today's famous birthdays list for October 19, 2026
60 years old
American actor and filmmaker famous as Happy Hogan in Iron Man (2008) and Iron Man 2 (2010), and Mike Peters in Swingers (1996)
59 years old
Daughter and fourth child of 39th U.S. president Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn Carter
28 years old
Canadian actress who acted as Abby in Netflix comedy drama series Ginny & Georgia, and Imogen in 2024 film Lazareth
Died aged 42
Jamaican reggae musician famous as a member of the band the Wailers/ Bob Marley and the Wailers with Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer
92 years old
Military head of state of Nigeria from 1966 to 1975 when he was overthrown and went into exile in the UK
64 years old
American former boxer, four-time world heavyweight champion, and who fought boxing legends who include George Foreman and Mike Tyson
54 years old
American rapper, actor, and convicted felon famous as a member of hip-hop group Fugees with Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill
Died aged 84
Indian-American astrophysicist and winner of the 1983 Nobel Prize in Physics
87 years old
Kenyan author and publisher of over 60 books, including Without Kiinua Mgongo and The Orphan and his Goat Friend
43 years old
Swedish actress as Elizabeth Woodville in TV series The White Queen, and MI6 agent Ilsa Faust in Mission: Impossible – Fallout
What is the date today?
Today is Monday the 19th of October. It is the 292nd day of 2026.
There are 73 days until the end of the year, and today's zodiac sign is Libra in Western astrology.
Famous birthdays today by month of birth
Here are more notable personalities by the month they were born. Famous January birthday legends include U.S. civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill, both of whom delivered some of the most famous motivational speeches in history.
It is also the birth month of Mr. Bean actor Rowan Atkinson, former U.S First Lady Michelle Obama, and talk show queen Oprah Winfrey. Legendary reggae singer Bob Marley was born in February, while famous Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o, physicist Albert Einstein and singer Lady Gaga are famous March birthdays.
The fourth month is the birth month of Queen Elizabeth II, and martial artist legends Jackie Chan and Jet Li. Famous May birthdays include Marco Rubio (U.S. secretary of state), Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, Superman actor in Man of Steel movie, Henry Cavill, and popular YouTuber Nikocado Avocado.
Notable personalities born in June, July and August
Famous June birthdays include president Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, while famous African and renowned South African anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela, English actress Helen Mirren, and The Terminator actor Arnold Schwarzenegger top the list of July birthdays personalities.
Presidents Barack Obama & Bill Clinton, legendary athlete Usain Bolt, and musicians Whitney Houston & Michael Jackson were born in August.
September, October, November, and December celebrity birthdays
Current head of the Catholic Church Pope Leo XIV, singer Beyoncé, and actresses Zendaya, Idris Elba and Sydney Sweeney are September celebrities, while Titanic actress Kate Winslet and TV personality Kim Kardashian were born in October.
November has Bruce Lee, Scarlett Johansson, and former U.S. president Joe Biden, while in December we have French footballer Kylian Mbappé, singers Christina Aguilera and Nicki Minaj, and the late Pope Francis, among others.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions on the celebrity birthdays website
Which famous celebrities have birthdays this week?
On this week's birthdays list are famous celebrities and notable personalities. They include football players, athletes, singers, actors, politicians, and TV personalities.
Who is number 1 on the famous birthdays today list?
The number 1 on this day's celebrity birthdays list is updated every day, and is based on several popularity measurements.
Which celebrities are born in March?
American singer Mariah Carey and Canadian musician Celine Dion have March birthdays, and so is actress Lupita Nyong'o. Theoretical physicist Albert Einstein and actor/ martial artist Chuck Norris are some of the other famous March birthdays.
What are some notable birthdays in May?
U.S. politician and 72nd Secretary of State Marco Rubio, English football legend David Beckham, French 2018 FIFA World Cup and 2025 Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé, Indian actress Trisha Krishnan, American singer Janet Jackson, and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg are some of the most famous May birthdays.
Who is the most famous person on a June birthday?
Tesla and SpaceX entrepreneur Elon Musk is the most famous person born in June. But other most famous June birthday personalities include presidents Donald Trump (U.S.) and Xi Jinping (China), and a long list of actors who include Morgan Freeman and Marilyn Monroe. Barcelona legend and record 8-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi, and tennis great Venus Williams also celebrate their birthdays in June.
Who are some famous January birthday legends?
American civil rights legend Martin Luther King Jr., former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama, Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon, country music singer Dolly Parton, and Mr. Bean actor Rowan Atkinson are some of the famous people on the January celebrity birthdays page.
How many famous people are on the birthdays website?
We have thousands of celebrities on this birthdays website, covering all the months from January to December. The list is updated every day. Moreover, you can view the celebrity birthdays for any month by clicking the link for that particular month.
What is the mission of this famous birthdays website?
Our mission is to inform, entertain, and educate our readers not only on the birthdays data, but on other topics as well, including famous quotes, speeches, and biographies of famous people. Check and see which celebrities were born on your birthday!
Is the famous birthdays website updated every day?
Yes. We update our celebrity birthdays lists every day in order to give our visitors a fresh list of legends who were born on this day, and famous celebrities who are celebrating their birthdays today.
What about famous celebrities who were born this month?
You can browse through the list of most famous people who were born this month, as well as all the other months of the year by following the links on this page.
