January 1st marks the beginning of a new year on the Gregorian calendar, and it’s also the birthdate of numerous notable individuals who have left their mark on history. From pioneering scientists to influential leaders and celebrated artists, the individuals born on this day have contributed to various fields and have shaped the world in significant ways.
Famous People Birthdays on January 1
Here are some famous people who were born on January 1:
| Name | Profession | Birth Year |
|---|---|---|
| Andreas Pereira | Footballer | 1996 |
| Poppy | Musician | 1995 |
| Abdoulaye Doucoure | Athlete | 1993 |
| Larry Nance, Jr. | Basketball Player | 1993 |
| Jack Wilshere | Athlete | 1992 |
| Jason Pierre-Paul | Athlete | 1989 |
| Gia Coppola | Director | 1987 |
| Meryl Davis | Athlete | 1987 |
| Colin Morgan | Actor | 1986 |
| Juliana Harkavy | Actress | 1985 |
| Aishwarya R. Dhanush | Director | 1982 |
| Ben Domenech | Writer | 1982 |
| David Nalbandian | Athlete | 1982 |
| Eden Riegel | Actress | 1981 |
| Jonas Armstrong | Actor | 1981 |
| Naughty Boy | Musician | 1981 |
| Elin Nordegren | Model | 1980 |
| Brody Armstrong | Musician | 1979 |
| Vidya Balan | Actress | 1978 |
| Chai Jing | Journalist | 1976 |
| Ayman Odeh | Politician | 1975 |
| Sonali Bendre | Actress | 1975 |
| Ally Carter | Author | 1974 |
| Carmen Ejogo | Actress | 1974 |
| Derek Kilmer | Politician | 1974 |
| Jonah Peretti | Businessman | 1974 |
| Saffron Burrows | Actress | 1973 |
| Asghar Farhadi | Director | 1972 |
| Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia | Politician | 1971 |
| Kalabhavan Mani | Actor | 1971 |
| Morris Chestnut | Actor | 1969 |
| Verne Troyer | Actor | 1969 |
| Alan Mak | Director | 1968 |
| Cat Cora | Chef | 1968 |
| Liang Chow | Athlete | 1968 |
| Mark Lawrence | Author | 1968 |
| Hito Steyerl | Director | 1966 |
| Ivica Dacic | Politician | 1966 |
| Jennifer Hale | Actress | 1965 |
| Terri Sewell | Politician | 1965 |
| Mark Barrowcliffe | Writer | 1964 |
| Laura Ingraham | Celebrity | 1963 |
| Richard Roxburgh | Actor | 1962 |
| Michael Lynton | Businessman | 1960 |
| Michel Onfray | Philosopher | 1959 |
| Carlos Beruff | Businessman | 1958 |
| Grandmaster Flash | Musician | 1958 |
| Hamza Yusuf | Clergyman | 1958 |
| Debra Lawrance | Actress | 1957 |
| Evangelos Venizelos | Politician | 1957 |
| Karen Pence | Public Servant | 1957 |
| Luis Guzman | Actor | 1957 |
| Christine Lagarde | Politician | 1956 |
| Bob Menendez | Politician | 1954 |
| Gary Johnson | Politician | 1953 |
| Salman Khurshid | Politician | 1953 |
| Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani | Royalty | 1952 |
| Nana Patekar | Actor | 1951 |
| James Lapine | Director | 1949 |
| Max Azria | Designer | 1949 |
| Jon Corzine | Politician | 1947 |
| Boz Burrell | Musician | 1946 |
| Shelby Steele | Author | 1946 |
| Susannah McCorkle | Musician | 1946 |
| Jacky Ickx | Driver | 1945 |
| Omar al-Bashir | Politician | 1944 |
| Suzy Kendall | Actress | 1944 |
| Don Novello | Writer | 1943 |
| Ronald Perelman | Businessman | 1943 |
| Brian Kernighan | Scientist | 1942 |
| Martin Frost | Politician | 1942 |
| Asrani | Actor | 1941 |
| Martin Evans | Scientist | 1941 |
| Donald McCaig | Novelist | 1940 |
| Frank Langella | Actor | 1940 |
| Leonard Susskind | Physicist | 1940 |
| Spencer Johnson | Writer | 1940 |
| John Fuller | Poet | 1937 |
| James Sinegal | Businessman | 1936 |
| Lakhdar Brahimi | Public Servant | 1934 |
| Joe Orton | Playwright | 1933 |
| Frederick Wiseman | Director | 1930 |
| Vernon L. Smith | Economist | 1927 |
| Arthur C. Danto | Critic | 1924 |
| Charlie Munger | Businessman | 1924 |
| Fritz Hollings | Politician | 1922 |
| Jerry Robinson | Artist | 1922 |
| J. D. Salinger | Novelist | 1919 |
| Rocky Graziano | Athlete | 1919 |
| John Henrik Clarke | Author | 1915 |
| Kim Philby | Celebrity | 1912 |
| Catherine Drinker Bowen | Writer | 1897 |
| J. Edgar Hoover | Public Servant | 1895 |
| Artur Rodzinski | Musician | 1892 |
| Wilhelm Canaris | Admiral | 1887 |
| Charles Seymour | Historian | 1885 |
| E. M. Forster | Novelist | 1879 |
| Frank Knox | Public Servant | 1874 |
| Charles Edward Montague | Journalist | 1867 |
| Alfred Stieglitz | Photographer | 1864 |
| Pierre de Coubertin | Leader | 1863 |
| James G. Frazer | Scientist | 1854 |
| Ouida | Novelist | 1839 |
| Charles Bowen | Judge | 1835 |
| Ludovic Halevy | Author | 1834 |
| Robert Rainy | Clergyman | 1826 |
| Arthur Hugh Clough | Poet | 1819 |
| Francis Bond Head | Statesman | 1793 |
| Maria Edgeworth | Novelist | 1767 |
| Betsy Ross | Celebrity | 1752 |
| Anthony Wayne | Soldier | 1745 |
| John Wilkins | Clergyman | 1614 |
In conclusion, January 1st has given birth to a remarkable array of individuals whose legacies continue to inspire and influence generations. Whether through their groundbreaking discoveries, transformative leadership, or timeless artistic creations, these famous figures born on the first day of the year remind us of the potential for greatness that exists within each new beginning.
