People: Famous People born on 01/28 (January)

January 27 - Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar - January 29 All fixed commemorations below are observed on February 10 by Orthodox Churches on the Old Calendar. For January 28th, Orthodox Churches on the Old Calendar commemorate the Saints listed on January 15. ()

623 people found (page 1/21):

Lee Ingleby(48)

Actor | Burnley, England (GB)

Lee David Ingleby (born 28 January 1976) is an English actor who first gained attention with his leading role in the BBC Two miniseries Nature Boy (2000). His other notable roles include Detective Insp. John Bacchus on the BBC's Inspector George Gently (2007–2017), Paul Hughes in The A Word (2016–2020), Det. Tony Myerscough on Netflix'sCriminal: UK (2019–2020), and DCS Jim Hobson in ITV's The Long Shadow (2023). Ingleby was the voice of Bob the Builder in the show of the same name from 2015 to 2018. His film credits include Ever After (1998), Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003), and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004).

Known for: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, EverAfter, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, The Last Legion, Inspector George Gently, The A Word

* 01/28/1976

Elijah Wood(43)

Actor | Cedar Rapids, Iowa (US)

Elijah Jordan Wood (born January 28, 1981) is an American actor and producer. He is best known for his portrayal of Frodo Baggins in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy (2001–2003) and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012).Wood made his film debut with a small part in Back to the Future Part II (1989). He went on to achieve recognition as a child actor with roles in Avalon (1990), Paradise (1991), Radio Flyer (1992), Forever Young (1992), The Adventures of Huck Finn (1993), and The Good Son (1993). As a teenager, he starred in films such as North (1994), The War (1994), Flipper (1996), The Ice Storm (1997), Deep Impact (1998), and The Faculty (1998). Following the success of The Lord of the Rings, Wood has appeared in a wide range of films, including Spy Kids 3D: Game Over (2003), Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), Sin City (2005), Green Street Hooligans (2005), Everything Is Illuminated (2005), Paris, je t'aime (2006), Bobby (2006), Celeste and Jesse Forever (2012), Maniac (2012), Grand Piano, Cooties, The Last Witch Hunter (2015), The Trust (2016), I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore (2017), and Come to Daddy (2019).Wood's voice roles include Mumble in Happy Feet (2006) and its sequel (2011), the title character in 9 (2009), Spyro the Dragon in the Legend of Spyro video game trilogy (2006–2008), Beck on Disney XD's Tron: Uprising (2012–2013), and Wirt in the Cartoon Network miniseries Over the Garden Wall (2014). He also played Ryan Newman on the FX dark comedy series Wilfred (2011–2014), for which he received a Satellite Award nomination for Best Actor, and Todd Brotzman in the BBC America series Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (2016–2017).

Known for: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

* 01/28/1981

Frank Darabont(65)

Crew | Montbéliard, Doubs (FR)

Frank Árpád Darabont (born Ferenc Árpád Darabont, January 28, 1959) is an American screenwriter, director and producer. He has been nominated for three Academy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. In his early career, he was primarily a screenwriter for such horror films as A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987), The Blob (1988) and The Fly II (1989). As a director, he is known for his film adaptations of Stephen King novellas and novels, such as The Shawshank Redemption (1994), The Green Mile (1999), and The Mist (2007). Darabont also developed and executive-produced the first season and first half of the second season of the AMC horror series The Walking Dead (2010–2011).

Known for: The Green Mile, The Shawshank Redemption, The Mist, The Walking Dead

* 01/28/1959

Alan Alda(88)

Actor | New York City, New York (US)

Alan Alda (born Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo; January 28, 1936) is an American actor, author, screenwriter, podcast host and director. A six-time Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award winner and a three-time Tony Award nominee, he is best known for playing Captain Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce in the CBS wartime sitcom M*A*S*H (1972–1983). He also wrote and directed numerous episodes of the series. After starring in the films Same Time, Next Year (1978), California Suite (1978), and The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979), he made his directorial film debut The Four Seasons (1981). Alda was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Owen Brewster in Martin Scorsese's The Aviator (2004). Other notable film roles include in Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989), Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993), Everyone Says I Love You (1996), Flirting with Disaster (1996), Tower Heist (2011), Bridge of Spies (2015), and Marriage Story (2019). Alda won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Senator Arnold Vinick in the NBC series The West Wing. Other Emmy-nominated roles include in And the Band Played On in 1993, ER in 2000, 30 Rock in 2009, and The Blacklist in 2015. He also had recurring roles in The Big C (2011–2013), Horace and Pete (2016), Ray Donovan (2018–2020), and The Good Fight (2018–2019). Alda is also known for his roles on Broadway acting in Purlie Victorious (1961) and receiving three Tony Award nominations for his performances in The Apple Tree (1967), Jake's Women (1992), and Glengarry Glen Ross (2005). In 2008 he received a Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording nomination for Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself. In 2019, Alda received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award. He hosts the podcast Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda and previously hosted Science Clear + Vivid.

Known for: The Four Seasons, Crimes and Misdemeanors, Marriage Story, M*A*S*H

* 01/28/1936

Kathryn Morris(55)

Actress | Cincinnati, Ohio (US)

Kathryn Susan Morris (born January 28, 1969) is an American actress, best known for her roles as Det. Lilly Rush on the series Cold Case (2003-2010), Lara Clark in Minority Report, and Lorna Hunt in Bone Tomahawk.

Known for: Minority Report, Mindhunters, The Dirt, Cold Case

* 01/28/1969

Ariel Winter(26)

Actress | Los Angeles, California (US)

Ariel Winter (born January 28, 1998) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Alex Dunphy on TV's Modern Family.

Known for: Sofia the first: Ready to be a princess, Mr. Peabody & Sherman, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Modern Family

* 01/28/1998

Lynda Boyd(59)

Actress | Vancouver, British Columbia (CA)

Lynda Boyd (born January 28, 1965) is a Canadian actress. She is perhaps best known for her roles in the Hollywood films Final Destination 2 (2003) and She's the Man (2006) along with her on-screen son, James Kirk. She had minor roles in I Spy (2002), About A Girl (2007/08), The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006), and Intern Academy (2004). She was also the voice of Colongue in Ranma 1/2. Boyd is currently starring in the Canadian drama/comedy series Republic of Doyle as the character Rose Miller. In 2010 she was nominated for a Gemini Award for her role Republic of Doyle.

Known for: The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, She's the Man, Virgin River, Republic of Doyle

* 01/28/1965

Shruti Haasan(38)

Actress | Chennai, Tamil Nadu (IN)

Shruti Haasan is an Indian actress, singer and music composer who has worked in South Indian film industry and Bollywood. Her parents are noted actors, Kamal Haasan and Sarika. As a child artist, she sang in films and appeared in a guest role, before making her adult acting debut in the 2009 action drama, Luck. She later went on to win critical acclaim for her role in the Walt Disney fantasy film, Anaganaga O Dheerudu, Oh My Friend and 7aam Arivu. In 2012, she starred in Gabbar Singh, Telugu remake of Dabangg. She has also continued her stint in music through work as a singer in Indian languages, a career in music direction beginning with her father's production Unnaipol Oruvan and her own music band and album.

Known for: 7Aum Arivu, Luck, Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, Race Gurram

* 01/28/1986

Calum Worthy(33)

Actor | Victoria, British Columbia (CA)

Calum Worthy (born January 28, 1991) is a Canadian actor, writer, and producer, known for his roles as Dez on the Disney Channel series Austin & Ally, Alex Trimboli in the Netflix series American Vandal, Nicholas Godejohn in the Hulu series The Act, and himself in The Coppertop Flop Show. He has won two Young Artist Awards in the Leading Young Actor category for his performances in the comedy film National Lampoon's Thanksgiving Family Reunion (2003) and the science fiction television series Stormworld (2009). He also won the Leading Actor award at the 2010 Leo Awards for his performance in Stormworld.He was coached and trained by the award-winning acting coach, Kirsten Clarkson at Screen Acting School, who helped him achieve an incredible career. https://www.screenactingschool.com/Worthy has guest-starred in numerous television series, including ABC Family's Kyle XY, The CW's Supernatural and Smallville, CTV's Flashpoint, The Hub's R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series, Disney Channel's Good Luck Charlie, and Disney XD's Zeke and Luther.

Known for: Bodied, The Act, American Vandal, Reboot

* 01/28/1991

Hiroshi Kamiya(49)

Actor | Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture (JP)

Hiroshi Kamiya is a Japanese voice actor, singer and narrator affiliated with Aoni Production. He is best known for being the voice of Choromatsu Matsuno from Osomatsu-san, Takashi Natsume from Natsume Yūjin Chō, Akashi Seijuro from Kuroko's Basketball, Levi Ackerman from Attack on Titan, Mephisto Pheles from Blue Exorcist, Yuzuru Otonashi from Angel Beats!, Yato from Noragami, Nozomu Itoshiki from Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei, Koyomi Araragi from the Monogatari series, Sōma from Working!!, Izaya Orihara from Durarara!!, Trafalgar Law from One Piece, Tieria Erde from Mobile Suit Gundam 00, and Kinshirō Kusatsu from Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE!. He won "Best Lead Actor" and "Best Personality" at the Third Seiyu Awards, and "Best Supporting Actor" at the Second Seiyu Awards. He hosts radio show Dear Girl Stories along with voice actor Daisuke Ono.

Known for: Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu, Monogatari, Attack on Titan, Digimon Frontier, Uchuu Sentai Kyuranger

* 01/28/1975

Chance Kelly(57)

Actor | Armonk (US)

Chance Kelly (height 6' 3" (1,91 m)) is a film and television character actor. He is known for starring as Lt. Col. "Godfather" Ferrando in the 2008 HBO miniseries Generation Kill and the Fox television series Fringe. Chance is married with three children. He graduated with a BA from New York University in 1990. He earned an MS from Columbia University in 2000.

Known for: Generation Kill, American Sausage Standoff, Aquarius, Fringe

* 01/28/1967

John Davis Chandler(† 75)

Actor | Hinton, West Virginia (US)

John Davis Chandler (January 28, 1935 – February 16, 2010) was an American actor.

Known for: Adventures in Babysitting, The Outlaw Josey Wales, Capone, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

* 01/28/1935

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Yuriy Sardarov(36)

Actor | Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR [now Azerbaijan]

Yuriy Sardarov, is an Azerbaijani-born American actor and producer. He's known for his starring role as Brian 'Otis' Zvonecek on NBC's Chicago Fire until season 8. He's appeared in films including Argo(2012),The Double(2011), andThe Ides of March(2011). He has also done extensive work in the theater.

Known for: Argo, The Double, The Ides of March, Chicago Fire

* 01/28/1988

Nicholas Pryor(89)

Actor | Baltimore, Maryland (US)

Nicholas David Pryor (born Probst; January 28, 1935) is an American actor. He has appeared in various television series, films, and stage productions.

Known for: Damien: Omen II, Risky Business, Collateral Damage, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1

* 01/28/1935

Gillian Vigman(52)

Actress | Holmdel, New Jersey (US)

Gillian Vigman was born on January 28, 1972 in New Jersey, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for Step Brothers (2008), The Hangover (2009) and Deck the Halls (2006).

Known for: Step Brothers, The Hangover, Walk of Shame, Deck the Halls

* 01/28/1972

Peter McDonald(52)

Actor | Dublin (IE)

Peter McDonald (born 28 January 1972) is an Irish Oscar nominated stage and screen actor and director. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for his short film Pentecost.

Known for: The Batman, The Stag, The Damned United, Pentecost

* 01/28/1972

Maddie Nichols(22)

Actress | Baton Rouge, Louisiana (US)

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Known for: The Boogeyman, Emergency, Days of Daisy, A Murder to Remember, Creepshow, Echoes

* 01/28/2002

John Beck(† 75)

Actor | Chicago, Illinois (US)

John Beck (born January 28, 1943) is an American retired actor, known best for his role as Mark Graison in the television series Dallas during the mid-1980s.

Known for: Rollerball, Sleeper, Black Day Blue Night, Audrey Rose, Baywatch

* 01/28/1943

John Banner(† 62)

Actor | Vienna (AT)

John Banner (born Johann Banner, January 28, 1910 – January 28, 1973) was an Austrian-born American actor, best known for his role as Sergeant Schultz in the situation comedy Hogan's Heroes (1965–1971). Schultz, constantly encountering evidence that inmates of his stalag were actively conducting anti-German espionage and sabotage activities, frequently feigned ignorance with the catchphrase, "I see nothing! I hear nothing! I know nothing!" (or, more commonly as the series went on, "I know nothing, nothing!").

Known for: 36 Hours, The Blue Angel, Hogan's Heroes, The Baileys of Balboa

* 01/28/1910

Ty Olsson(50)

Actor | Halifax, Nova Scotia (CA)

Ty Olsson is a Canadian voice, film and television actor, best known for voicing the dragon Ord on Dragon Tales, for portraying actual 9/11 victim Mark Bingham in the A&E television film Flight 93, and for playing vampire Benny Lafitte in Supernatural.

Known for: X2, War for the Planet of the Apes, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, The Chronicles of Riddick

* 01/28/1974

Maluma(30)

Actor | Medellín (CO)

Juan Luis Londoño Arias (Medellín, January 28, 1994), known by his stage name Maluma, is a Colombian pop, reggaeton and Latin trap singer.

Known for: Marry Me, Encanto, No Manches Frida, The Rookie

* 01/28/1994

Seiji Mizushima(58)

Crew | Fuchū (JP)

Seiji Mizushima (水島精二, Mizushima Seiji, born on January 28, 1966) is a Japanese anime director who is known for such series as Shaman King, Fullmetal Alchemist, Mobile Suit Gundam 00, Un-Go, Concrete Revolutio, and Beatless. His first directorial film project, Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa, won the 60th Mainichi Film Award for Best Animation Film. In 2015, he won the Individual Award at the 20th Animation Kobe Awards. His name is occasionally rendered in full katakana when he is in charge of episode directing or storyboarding. He is not related to Tsutomu Mizushima, who is also an anime director and shares his surname, but they often jokingly call each other "brother" on Twitter.

Known for: Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa, Mobile Suit Gundam 00: A Wakening of the Trailblazer, Generator Gawl, Fullmetal Alchemist

* 01/28/1966

Oliver Wnuk(48)

Actor | Konstanz (DE)

Oliver Wnuk (born 28 January 1976) is a German actor. He is best known for his performance as Ulf Steinke in the TV series Stromberg.

Known for: Anatomy, Allein gegen die Zeit, Stromberg, Die LottoKönige, Der Dicke

* 01/28/1976

Joey Fatone(47)

Actor | Brooklyn (US)

Joseph Anthony Fatone Jr. (born January 28, 1977) is an American singer, dancer, actor, and television host. He is best known as a member of the boy band NSYNC, in which he sings baritone. The band has sold over 70 million records, becoming one of the best-selling boy bands of all time. In 2007, he came in second place on the ABC reality show Dancing with the Stars. He was the host of the U.S. and Australian versions of The Singing Bee, which aired on NBC in the United States. Fatone was the announcer for the game show Family Feud from 2010 to 2015. Fatone has hosted on Food Network's Rewrapped, Game Show Network's Common Knowledge, Live Well Network's My Family Recipe Rocks, The Price Is Right Live! at Bally's Las Vegas; and appeared as "Rabbit" on the first season of The Masked Singer in 2019.

Known for: My Big Fat Greek Wedding, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, On the Line, Bring It On, The Simpsons

* 01/28/1977

Sarah McLachlan(56)

Actress | Halifax, Nova Scotia (CA)

Sarah Ann McLachlan OC OBC (born January 28, 1968) is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for her emotional ballads and mezzo-soprano vocal range.

Known for: Charlotte's Web, Toy Story 2, The Brave One, Forces of Nature

* 01/28/1968

Susan Howard(80)

Actress | Marshall, Texas (US)

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* 01/28/1944

Adam Bartley(45)

Actor | Minnesota (US)

Adam Bartley is an American film and television actor and singer who also works as acting teacher and coach.

Known for: Vice, Night Sky, Longmire, This Is Us

* 01/28/1979

Stephen Farrelly(46)

Actor | Cabra, Dublin (IE)

Stephen Farrelly (Irish: Stíofán Ó Fearghaile) is an Irish professional wrestler and actor. He is signed to the American professional wrestling promotion WWE, where he performs under the ring name Sheamus (pronounced /ˈʃeɪmʌs/) shortened from his previous ring name Sheamus O'Shaunessy. He currently appears on the Raw brand.Prior to joining WWE, Farrelly wrestled on the European circuit and was a two-time International Heavyweight Champion during his tenure in Irish Whip Wrestling (IWW).After becoming part of the WWE main roster in 2009, he would go on to be a four-time world champion in WWE, having held the WWE (World) Championship three times and the World Heavyweight Championship once. He is also a two-time United States Champion. In addition to these championships, he has won the 2010 King of the Ring tournament, the 2012 Royal Rumble match and the 2015 Money in the Bank ladder match, making him only the second wrestler (after Edge) to achieve all three accomplishments.

Known for: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, Fighting with My Family, WWE SmackDown, Clash Time

* 01/28/1978

Tomokazu Miura(72)

Actor | Enzan, Yamanashi (JP)

Tomokazu Miura (三浦友和, Miura Tomokazu, born Miura Minoru (三浦稔) on January 28, 1952) is a Japanese actor.

Known for: The Surf, M/Other, Adrift in Tokyo, The Unbroken

* 01/28/1952

Tom Hopper(39)

Actor | Coalville, Leicestershire, England (GB)

Tom Hopper(born 28 January 1985 inCoalville,Leicestershire) is an English actor who has appeared in several television programmes and films includingMerlin,Doctor Who,Casualty andTormented.

Known for: Northmen: A Viking Saga, Black Sails, Game of Thrones, Merlin

* 01/28/1985