Famous birthdays today and celebrities born on this day include John Okafor (Mr. Ibu), Eminem, Montgomery Clift, and Wyclef Jean. Other notable personalities and legends on today's celebrity birthdays list for October 17, 2026 include Graça Machel, Ziggy Marley, Felicity Jones, Margot Kidder, Queen Naija, Michael McKean, and Matthew Macfadyen.
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 17, 2026
Died aged 62
Nigerian actor and comedian who was popularly known as Mr. Ibu, and who appeared in over 200 Nollywood films
Died aged 69
Canadian-American actress most famous as Lois Lane in Superman: The Movie (1978), Superman II (1980), and Superman III (1983)
79 years old
American actor, comedian, and musician famous as Chuck McGill on AMC TV series Better Call Saul
58 years old
Jamaican reggae musician who is the eldest son of reggae singers Bob Marley and Rita Marley
52 years old
English actor as Tom Wambsgans in comedy-drama series Succession, and John Stonehouse in comedy-drama series Stonehouse
57 years old
Haitian rapper, member of hip-hop group Fugees, and singer whose famous hits include Gone till November and We Trying to Stay Alive
Died aged 45
American actor who starred in the films Red River (1948), A Place in the Sun (1951), and The Misfits (1961)
43 years old
English actress in the films Like Crazy (2011), The Theory of Everything (2014), and The Brutalist (2024)
54 years old
American rapper a.k.a The Real Slim Shady, and one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time
31 years old
American R&B singer, contestant on reality TV show American Idol, and media personality popular on social media
81 years old
Former First Lady of South Africa and Mozambique, as wife of former presidents Samora Machel (Mozambique) and Nelson Mandela (South Africa)
What is the date today?
Today is Saturday the 17th of October. It is the 290th day of 2026.
There are 75 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.
