Famous birthdays today and celebrities born on this day include OC Ukeje, Emmeline Pankhurst, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and Diane Kruger. Other notable personalities and legends on today’s birthdays list for July 15, 2026 include Forest Whitaker, Peter Odemwingie, Jesse Ventura, Medalion Rahimi, and Hassanal Bolkiah. More July 15 birthday celebrities are Travis Fimmel, Terry O’Quinn, and Laura Benanti.
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 15, 2026
45 years old
Nigerian actor, musician & model famous as winner of Amstel Malta Box Office (AMBO) reality show
80 years old
Sultan of Brunei (head of state and head of government ) since 1967, prime minister of Brunei since its independence from Britain in 1984
74 years old
American actor famous as John Locke on TV series Lost, and The Stepfather in 1987 psychological horror film The Stepfather
47 years old
Australian actor who stars as Ragnar Lothbrok in TV series Vikings, and Marcus in HBO series Raised by Wolves
50 years old
German actress and former model who acts as Helen in 2004 epic war film Troy, and Bridget in 2009 film Inglourious Basterds
Died aged 69
British political activist famous for fighting for votes for women and the right for women to vote in Great Britain and Ireland
65 years old
American actor and filmmaker whose famous films include as Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in historical drama The Last King of Scotland (2006)
34 years old
American actress of Iranian-Jewish descent who stars as Princess Isabella in Still Star-Crossed, and Fatima on NCIS: Los Angeles
45 years old
Nigerian footballer born in Uzbekistan and who played as a forward for Lille, Lokomotiv Moscow, Cardiff City, and Nigeria national team
47 years old
American actress and singer who has acted in musical theatrical productions such as Gypsy (2008), Swing! (2000), and Into the Woods (2002)
77 years old
Ruler of Dubai, vice president and prime minister of UAE (head of government of the United Arab Emirates)
75 years old
American politician, 38th governor of Minnesota, Vietnam veteran, actor in 1987 film Predator, and retired wrestler in the WWF/ WWE
What is the date today?
Today is Wednesday the 15th of July. It is the 196th day of 2026.
There are 169 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.
