Famous people and celebrities born in January 1948

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in January 1948! 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.

• Jan. 1 Pierre Rosanvallon

  Prominent French historian and intellectual specializing in political history, democracy, and social justice, and a professor at Collège de...

• Jan. 1 Alain Afflelou

  French entrepreneur who revolutionized the optical retail industry, founding a successful chain of eyewear stores across Europe.

• Jan. 2 Tony Judt

  Prominent British-American historian renowned for his scholarly work on European history, especially his influential book 'Postwar: A...

• Jan. 4 Natalie Goldberg

  Renowned American writer and writing instructor who revolutionized creative writing through her influential books about writing practice and...

• Jan. 6 Elizabeth Cooper

  Elizabeth Cooper is a prominent American comedian known for her sharp comedic style and memorable stand-up performances, entertaining...

• Jan. 7 Kenny Loggins

  Kenny Loggins is an iconic American soft rock and pop singer-songwriter known for his significant contributions to 1980s music, particularly...

• Jan. 10 Teresa Graves

  Teresa Graves was an American actress and singer best known for her role as Christie Love in the television series 'Get Christie Love!', making her one of the first African American women to star in her own hour-long drama on network television. [bio]

• Jan. 10 Donald Fagen

  Donald Fagen is a renowned American musician, co-founder of the iconic jazz-rock band Steely Dan, known for his innovative songwriting and...

• Jan. 10 Donald Fagen in Passaic

  Duplicate of Donald Fagen entry.

• Jan. 10 Bernard Thévenet

  Bernard Thévenet was a legendary French professional cyclist who won the Tour de France twice (1975 and 1977), famously defeating cycling...

• Jan. 11 Joe Harper

  Joe Harper is a renowned American comedian known for his stand-up comedy and television appearances on late-night talk shows.

• Jan. 11 Philippe Bourguignon

  Prominent French businessman with leadership roles at eBay, World Economic Forum, and Revolution Places.

• Jan. 11 Al Berto

  Portuguese poet who fled to Belgium in 1967, known for his innovative literary works and artistic contributions.

• Jan. 14 Carl Weathers

  Carl Weathers is an American actor, director, and former professional football player best known for his role as Apollo Creed in the 'Rocky' film series and as Greef Karga in 'The Mandalorian.' He is recognized for his athletic background and dynamic presence in film and television. [bio]

• Jan. 14 T-Bone Burnett

  Renowned American music producer, guitarist, and songwriter who has worked with numerous acclaimed artists across multiple genres.

• Jan. 15 Ronnie Van Zant

  Lead singer of the iconic Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, who tragically died in a plane crash in 1977.

• Jan. 16 John Carpenter

  John Carpenter is an influential American filmmaker, screenwriter, and composer best known for his work in the horror, science fiction, and action genres. He rose to fame in the late 1970s and 1980s with a series of highly regarded films that have become cult classics. [bio]

• Jan. 16 Ruth Reichl

  Acclaimed American food writer and journalist who served as restaurant critic for The New York Times and editor-in-chief of Gourmet...

• Jan. 18 Takeshi Kitano

  Renowned Japanese filmmaker, actor, comedian, and artist, famous for his distinctive avant-garde cinema and influential works like 'Hana-bi'...

• Jan. 19 Nancy Lynch

  Distinguished computer scientist known for her groundbreaking work in distributed computing and theoretical computer science at MIT.

• Jan. 19 Frank McKenna

  Canadian diplomat and politician who served as the 27th Premier of New Brunswick.

• Jan. 20 Natan Sharansky

  Natan Sharansky is a prominent Soviet Jewish dissident, human rights activist, and Israeli politician who was imprisoned by the Soviet Union...

• Jan. 20 Anatoly Shcharansky

  Soviet dissident and human rights activist who became a symbol of resistance against Soviet oppression.

• Jan. 23 Anita Pointer

  Anita Pointer was a prominent American singer and member of the Grammy Award-winning group The Pointer Sisters, known for their distinctive...

• Jan. 25 Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

  Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan was the President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi from 2004 to 2022, known for transforming...

• Jan. 27 Mikhail Baryshnikov

  Mikhail Baryshnikov is a Soviet-born Russian-American dancer, choreographer, and actor, considered one of the greatest ballet dancers of the 20th century. He has had a significant impact on both classical ballet and contemporary dance and is known for his technical prowess, artistry, and charismatic stage presence. [bio]

• Jan. 28 Charles Taylor

  Charles Taylor is a Liberian former politician who served as the 22nd President of Liberia from 1997 until his resignation in 2003. He is known for his role in the Liberian Civil War and was later convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity by the Special Court for Sierra Leone. [bio]

• Jan. 29 Marc Singer

  Marc Singer is a Canadian-American actor best known for his roles in the cult classic film 'The Beastmaster' and the popular television series 'V.' He has had a prolific career in both film and television, spanning several decades. [bio]