Famous people and celebrities born in June 1940

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in June 1940! This month and year saw the birth of many influential figures who have made significant contributions to various fields, including entertainment, sports, politics, and more. Explore the biographies and achievements of these famous personalities and see how their talents have shaped the world. Join us in honoring the stars born in this memorable time.

• June 1 Rene Auberjonois

  Rene Auberjonois was an American actor and singer, best known for his roles in television, film, and on stage, including his portrayal of Odo on 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' and Clayton Endicott III on 'Benson.' [bio]

• June 2 Constantine II of Greece

  Last King of Greece who reigned from 1964 to 1973 before being deposed.

• June 7 Tom Jones

  Sir Tom Jones is a renowned Welsh singer known for his powerful voice and wide-ranging musical style, spanning pop, R&B, soul, and gospel. He has enjoyed a successful career since the 1960s, with numerous hits and international acclaim. [bio]

• June 8 Nancy Sinatra

  Nancy Sinatra is an American singer and actress best known for her 1966 hit song 'These Boots Are Made for Walkin'' and her distinctive presence in pop culture during the 1960s. She is the daughter of legendary singer Frank Sinatra. [bio]

• June 9 Dick Vitale

  Legendary American sports broadcaster known for his energetic and iconic commentary on college basketball, particularly for ESPN and ABC,...

• June 13 Bobby Freeman

  American musician known for his rock and roll hits, particularly the song 'Do You Want to Dance?', active from the late 1950s to early...

• June 14 Zubaida Tharwat

  Zubaida Tharwat was an acclaimed Egyptian actress whose captivating beauty and versatile performances made her a prominent figure in Egyptian cinema throughout the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. She is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful faces in Arab film history and contributed to numerous classic Egyptian films. [bio]

• June 14 Francesco Guccini

  Francesco Guccini is a legendary Italian singer-songwriter, considered one of the most important and influential cantautori in Italian music...

• June 16 Neil Goldschmidt

  Prominent American politician who served as mayor of Portland and U.S.

• June 17 George Akerlof

  Renowned American economist and Nobel Prize winner who made significant contributions to economic theory and understanding of market...

• June 17 Annick Beauchamps

  Prominent French media personality who worked as a radio host, producer, and television news anchor from the 1950s to 1980s, playing a...

• June 18 Casimiro Ferrari

  Legendary Italian mountain climber nicknamed 'the spider from Patagonia', renowned for pioneering challenging alpine and Peruvian mountain...

• June 19 Shirley Muldowney

  Pioneering drag racer who broke gender barriers in motorsports, becoming the first woman licensed by the National Hot Rod Association to...

• June 20 John Mahoney

  John Mahoney was a British-American actor best known for his role as Martin Crane on the hit TV sitcom 'Frasier.' Over his career, he earned acclaim on stage, film, and television, as well as winning a Tony Award. [bio]

• June 21 Mariette Hartley

  Mariette Hartley is an American actress best known for her work in television, particularly her Emmy-winning performance on the drama series 'The Incredible Hulk' and her famed Polaroid commercials alongside James Garner. [bio]

• June 22 Abbas Kiarostami

  Abbas Kiarostami was an acclaimed Iranian film director, screenwriter, and photographer, recognized internationally for his influential work in world cinema. Renowned for a poetic and minimalist style, he was celebrated for films that explored the human experience and everyday life in Iran. [bio]

• June 22 Esther Rantzen

  Prominent British television personality who revolutionized consumer journalism through her groundbreaking show 'That's Life' and became a...

• June 23 Wilma Rudolph

  Legendary African American Olympic athlete who overcame polio and became a world-renowned sprinter, winning three gold medals at the 1960...

• June 23 Stuart Sutcliffe

  Original bassist of The Beatles and a talented artist who played a crucial role in the band's early formation before pursuing his artistic...

• June 23 Adam Faith

  Prominent English singer, actor, and pop icon of the 1960s who had several hit songs and later transitioned into acting and business.

• June 25 Clint Warwick

  Original bassist of the legendary rock band The Moody Blues, contributing to their early sound and success.

• June 26 Vittorio Storaro

  Internationally acclaimed Italian cinematographer who has won three Academy Awards for Best Cinematography.

• June 26 Lucinda Childs

  Renowned American choreographer and dancer who was a pivotal figure in the avant-garde dance movement of the 1960s and 1970s.

• June 27 Ian Lang

  Baron Lang of Monkton is a prominent Scottish Conservative politician who served as Secretary of State for Scotland during a significant...

• June 27 Erik Erikson

  Erik Erikson was a renowned developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst famous for his theory of psychosocial development and stages of...

• June 28 Mohammad Yunus

  Mohammad Yunus is a Bangladeshi social entrepreneur, banker, economist, and civil society leader best known for founding the Grameen Bank and pioneering the concepts of microcredit and microfinance. His innovative approach has empowered millions of impoverished people, especially women, by providing small loans without requiring collateral. For his work, Yunus was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006. [bio]

• June 29 John Dawes

  John Dawes was a legendary Welsh rugby player and coach who significantly contributed to the sport's development in Wales.