Famous birthdays today and celebrities born on this day include Paul Burke, Robin Williams, Erling Haaland, and Endrick Felipe. Other notable personalities and legends on today’s birthdays list for July 21, 2026 include Pope Sixtus IV, Ernest Hemingway, Damian Marley, Jaime Murray, Janet Reno, and Paul Reuter.
Wondering whose birthday is it today? We have a list of legends and notable individuals whose birthday is today. Our list of today’s birthdays include 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.
Today's famous birthdays list for July 21, 2026

26 years old
Norwegian footballer who has played as a striker for Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City, and the Norway national team

Died aged 61
American author and short-story writer who was awarded the 1954 Nobel Prize in Literature

Died aged 78
1st woman to serve as U.S. attorney general as the 78th U.S. attorney general from 1993 to 2001 under President Bill Clinton

48 years old
Jamaican reggae singer wo is famous as the youngest son of reggae legend Bob Marley

Died aged 82
British entrepreneur who was a reporter, media owner, and founder of the Reuters news agency

Died aged 70
Head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 9 August, 1471 to 12 August,1484 when he died

20 years old
Brazilian footballer who has played as a striker for Palmeiras, Real Madrid, and the Brazil national team

Died aged 83
American actor whose top shows include the TV series Naked City and 12 O'Clock High, and 1969 film Daddy's Gone A-Hunting

50 years old
English actress who starred as Nyssa al Ghul in Gotham, Lila West in Dexter series, and Gaia in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena

Died aged 63
American actor and comedian whose famous films include Popeye (1980), Good Will Hunting (1997), and Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
What is the date today?
Today is Tuesday the 21st of July. It is the 202nd day of 2026.
There are 163 days until the end of the year, and today's zodiac sign is Cancer in Western astrology.
Celebrity Birthdays by Month
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 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
Which famous celebrities have birthdays this week?
This week features birthdays of famous celebrities and notable personalities who include football players, athletes, singers, actors, politicians, and TV personalities. You can view this week's birthdays here.
Who is number 1 on the birthdays list?
The number 1 on the 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 January birthday celebrities.
How many famous people are on the celebrity birthdays website?
We have thousands of celebrities birthdays on this website, covering all the months from January to December. The list is updated every day. Moreover, you can view the birthdays for any month by clicking the link for that particular month.
What is the mission of this celebrity 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 birthdays website updated every day?
Yes. We update our 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.












