Is April 4th your birthday? Was someone special to you born on April 4th? With whom will you choose to celebrate this excellent occasion?
If today is your birthday, then you are in excellent company.
April 4th was the birth date of several notable (or even notorious) individuals. Here they are:
April 4th Birthdays: Famous Artists
American film score composer and Academy Award winner (1967) Elmer Bernstein was born on April 4, 1922. Elmer Bernstein composed the music for The Magnificent Seven, The Man with the Golden Arm, Robot Monster, Sudden Fear, The Sweet Smell of Success, The Ten Commandments, Thoroughly Modern Millie, To Kill a Mockingbird and Walk on the Wild Side.
Jean-Honore Fragonard French Rococo painter (The Captured Kiss, Inspiration The Swing and A Young Girl Reading), was born on April 4, 1732.
Dutch-British master woodcarver and sculptor Grinling Gibbons was born on April 4, 1648. Grinling Gibbons produced the ornate wood carvings of London’s St. Paul’s Cathedral and Wren Library.
Edward Hicks, American Primitive painter (The Peaceable Kingdom), was born on April 4, 1780.
American muralist and photographer William Henry Jackson was born on April 4, 1843. William Henry Jackson painted a series of murals for the U.S. Department of the Interior headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Antony Tudor, British-American dancer and choreographer (The Metropolitan Opera), was born on April 4, 1908.
French Cubist and Fauvist painter Maurice Vlaminck (Village in the Snow) was born on April 4, 1876.
April 4th Birthdays: Famous Athletes
Rosemarie Ackermann, German high jumper and Olympic gold medalist (1976), was born on April 4, 1952.
Jack Del Rio, American professional football player (Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints) and coach (Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars and New Orleans Saints), was born on April 4, 1963.
American professional baseball player Michael Peter (Mike) Epstein was born on April 4, 1943. Mike Epstein played for the Baltimore Orioles, California Angels, Oakland Athletics, Texas Rangers and Washington Senators.
Raymond Earl (Ray) Fosse, American professional baseball player, was born on April 4, 1947. Ray Fosse played for the Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners.
American professional baseball player James Louis (Jim) Fregosi was born on April 4, 1942. Jim Fregosi played for the California Angels, Los Angeles Angels, New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates and Texas Rangers.
JoAnne Carner Gunerson, American professional golfer, was born on April 4, 1939.
American professional baseball player Gilbert Raymond (Gil) Hodges was born on April 4, 1924. Gil Hodges played for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets.
John Wesley Jones, American relay runner and Olympic gold medalist (1976), was born on April 4, 1958.
John Michael Landy, Australian runner, Olympic bronze medalist (1956) and Governor of Australia, was born on April 4, 1930.
American professional baseball player Scott Bruce Rolen was born on April 4, 1975. Scott Rolen played for the Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals and Toronto Blue Jays.
Ernie Terrell, American heavyweight boxing champion and singer (Ernie Terrell & the Knockouts), was born on April 4, 1939. Ernie Terrell’s sister is singer Jean Terrell (The Supremes).
American professional football player Edward Alvin (Ed) White was born on April 4, 1947. Ed White played for the Minnesota Vikings and San Diego Chargers.
April 4th Birthdays: Famous Authors and Journalists
French author Marguerite Duras (The Sea Wall) was born on April 4, 1914.
Marguerite Ann (Maya Angelou) Johnson, American poet, journalist (African Review) and author (All God’s Children Need Travelling Shoes, And I Still Rise and I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings), was born on April 4, 1928.
American television screenwriter and producer David E. Kelley (Ally McBeal, Boston Legal, Boston Public, Chicago Hope, Picket Fences and The Practice) was born on April 4, 1956. David E. Kelley married actress Michelle Pfeiffer.
Kitty Kelley, American journalist (The Washington Star) and biographer, was born on April 4, 1942. Kitty Kelley’s books include Elizabeth Taylor: The Last Star, The Family: The Real Story of the Bush Dynasty, The Glamour Spas, His Way: The Unauthorized Biography of Frank Sinatra, Jackie Oh, Nancy Reagan: The Unauthorized Biography and The Royals.
American dramatist, journalist (Life and Vanity Fair), Pulitzer Prize winner (1936, 1938, 1940 and 1948) and author Robert Emmet Sherwood was born on April 4, 1896. Robert Sherwood’s books included Abe Lincoln in Illinois, The Best Years of Our Lives, Idiot’s Delight, The Love Nest, The Petrified Forest, Reunion in Vienna, The Road to Rome, Roosevelt and Hopkins, There Shall Be No Night and Waterloo Bridge.
John Cameron Swayze, American television personality (Who Said That) and newscaster (NBC News), was born on April 4, 1906.
April 4th Birthdays: Famous Business Leaders
American music industry executive Clive Jay Davis (Arista Records, BMG North America, Columbia Records, J Records, RCA Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment Worldwide) was born on April 4, 1932.
April 4th Birthdays: Famous Performers
British rock guitarist and songwriter Craig Adams (The Alarm, Coloursound, The Cult, The Expelaires, The Mission, The Sisters of Mercy, Spear of Destiny and Theatre of Hate) was born on April 4, 1962.
David Blaine, American illusionist, was born on April 4, 1973.
Andrew Carlton, contemporary Christian music singer (“The Best,” “Hold Me Up” and “More Than Life”), was born on April 4, 1977.
American actor Walter Charles (Fletch Lives and Weeds) was born on April 4, 1945.
David Cross, American comedian and actor (Arrested Development and Mr. Show), was born on April 4, 1964.
American R&B; singer Andrew Dalyrimple (Soul for Real) was born on April 4, 1974. Andre Dalyrimple is brother to R&B; singers Brian Dalyrimple, Christopher Dalyrimple and Jason Dalyrimple.
Clay Davidson, American country music singer (“I Can’t Lie to Me,” “Sometimes” and “Unconditional”), was born on April 4, 1971.
American actor Robert Downey, Jr. (Ally McBeal, The Avengers, Baby It’s You, Chaplin, Iron Man, Less Than Zero, Natural Born Killers, Richard III, Sherlock Holmes, Short Cuts, Soapdish, The Soloist, Tropic Thunder and U.S. Marshals), was born on April 4, 1965. Robert Downey, Jr., is the son of actor and film director Robert Downey and actress Elsie Ford Downey.
Steve Gatlin, American country music singer (Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers), was born on April 4, 1951. Steve Gatlin is brother to country music singers Larry Gatlin and Rudy Gatlin.
British alternative rock guitarist David Guvarin (The Sundays) was born on April 4, 1963.
Canadian prima ballerina Evelyn Hart (The Royal Winnipeg Ballet) was born on April 4, 1956.
David Hill, British rock guitarist (Slade), was born on April 4, 1952.
American rock guitarist, singer and songwriter Kris Jensen (“Torture”) was born on April 4, 1942.
Graeme Kelling, British pop guitarist (Deacon Blue), was born on April 4, 1957.
American actress, film director (Lieberman in Love and My First Mister) and Academy Award winner (1995) Christine Lahti was born on April 4, 1950. Christine Lahti appeared in And Justice for All, Chicago Hope, Crazy from the Heart, The Doctor, Gross Anatomy, The Harvey Korman Show, Hideaway, Jack & Bobby, Just Between Friends, Leaving Normal, Miss Firecracker, Out of the Ashes, Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman, Running on Empty, Smart People, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, Swing Shift and Yonkers Joe. Christine Lahti married film director Thomas Schlamme.
Heath Ledger, Australian actor and Academy Award winner (2008), was born on April 4, 1979. Heath Ledger appeared in Brokeback Mountain, The Brothers Grimm, The Dark Knight, A Knight’s Tale, The Patriot, Roar and Ten Things I Hate About You.
American actress Natasha Lyonne (American Pie, But I’m a Cheerleader, Goyband, A Man Called Sarge, Party Monster, Pee-wee’s Playhouse and Slums of Beverly Hills) was born on April 4, 1979.
South African jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela (“Grazing in the Grass”) was born on April 4, 1939.
McKinley (Muddy Waters) Morganfield, American blues guitarist and singer, was born on April 4, 1915. Muddy Waters’ most popular songs included “Baby Please Don’t Go,” “Close to You,” “Honey Bee,” “I Can’t Be Satisfied” and “She’s Nineteen Years Old.
American actress Nancy McKeon (The Facts of Life, High School USA, The Lightning Incident, Poison Ivy, Teresa’s Tattoo, The Wrong Woman and Where the Day Takes You) was born on April 4, 1966.
Caroline McWilliams, American actress (Benson and Soap), was born on April 4, 1945.
Pierre Monteux, French orchestral conductor, was born on April 4, 1875.
Irish rock guitarist Gary Moore (Skid Row) was born on April 4, 1952.
Phillip Morris, American actor (Seinfeld and Star Trek III: The Search for Spock) and voice-over artist (Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Atlantis: Milo’s Return, Justice League Unlimited, Legion of Superheroes and The Secret Saturdays), was born on April 4, 1959.
American actor Craig T. Nelson was born on April 4, 1946. Craig T. Nelson appeared in
All the Right Moves, Call to Glory, Chicago Story, Coach, The District, The Killing Fields, Poltergeist, Private Benjamin, Probable Cause, Silkwood, Stir Crazy, Troop Beverly Hills and Turner and Hooch.
Frances Langford Newbern, American singer (“I’m in the Mood for Love”) and actress (Born to Dance, Dixie Jamboree, Girl Rush, Hollywood Hotel and Yankee Doodle Dandy), was born on April 4, 1913. Frances Langford participated in USO tours with entertainer Bob Hope.
American rock bassist Berry Oakley (The Allman Brothers Band) was born on April 4, 1948.
Barry Pepper, Canadian actor (25th Hour, 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story, Battlefield Earth, The Green Mile, Saving Private Ryan andWe Were Soldiers), was born on April 4, 1970.
American actor Anthony Perkins (Desire Under the Elms, Fear Strikes Out, Friendly Persuasion, Mahogany, Murder on the Orient Express, On the Beach, Pretty Poison, Psycho and The Sins of Dorian Gray) was born on April 4, 1932.
Kelly Price, American R&B; singer (“Friend of Mine,” “God’s Gift,” “Healing,” “It’s Gonna Rain,” “Love Sets You Free,” “Mirror Mirror,” “Secret Love,” “Someday,” “Take It 2 the Head” and “You Should’ve Told Me”), was born on April 4, 1973.
American actor and screenwriter (Skinwalkers) James David (James Roday) Rodriguez was born on April 4, 1976. James Roday has appeared in Beerfest, The Dukes of Hazzard, First Years, Miss Match, Psych and Rolling Kansas.
Jill Scott, American R&B; singer (“Cross My Mind,” “Daydreamin’,” “Hate on Me,” “The Fact Is – I Need You,” “A Long Walk,” “My Love” and “Whenever You’re Around”) and actress (Hounddog and Why Did I Get Married), was born on April 4, 1972.
American actress Jamie Lynn Spears (Zoey 101) was born on April 4, 1991. Jamie Lynn Spears is sister to pop singer Britney Spears.
Magnus Sveningsson, Swedish rock bassist (The Cardigans), was born on April 4, 1972.
American ballroom dance instructor and performer Moses (Arthur Murray) Teichman was born on April 4, 1895. Arthur Murray is best known for his series, Arthur Murray Dance Party, and his ballroom dancing schools, the Arthur Murray Dance Studios.
Lorraine Toussaint, American actress (Any Day Now, Crossing Jordan, Hudson Hawk, Law & Order, Point Of No Return, Saving Grace, Threat Matrix and Ugly Betty), was born on April 4, 1960.
Nigerian-Australian actor and voice-over artist (Babe, Babe in the City and Happy Feet) Hugo Wallace Weaving was born on April 4, 1960. Hugo Weaving has appeared in Bangkok Hilton, Bordertown, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Proof, The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, Transformers and V for Vendetta.
Elizabeth Wilson, American actress (The Addams Family, The Boys Next Door, Doc, East Side/West Side, The Graduate, The Prisoner of Second Avenue, Quiz Show and Taken in Marriage), was born on April 4, 1921.
American country music singer and songwriter Norro Wilson was born on April 4, 1938. Norro Wilson wrote songs for Kenny Chesney, Sara Evans, David Houston, George Jones, Charley Pride, Charlie Rich, Jean Shepard, Margo Smith, Joe Stampley, Shania Twain, Tammy Wynette and other country music artists.
April 4th Birthdays: Famous Scientists
Dorothea Dix, American nurse, humanitarian and social reformer, was born on April 4, 1802. Dorothea Dix campaigned for humane treatment of patients of insane asylums.
American inventor Linus Yale (Yale Cylinder Lock) was born on April 4, 1821.
April 4th Birthdays: Famous World (and Other) Leaders
Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoniius was born on April 4, 188 A.D.
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Happy Birthday, April 4th.
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