Actresses born on April 3

Take a focused look at the actresses born on April 3. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1921 Jan Sterling

  Jan Sterling was an American actress known for her performances in film, television, and theater during the 1940s and 1950s. She is especially recognized for her roles in classic films noir and for her Academy Award-nominated performance in 'The High and the Mighty' (1954). [bio]

• 1922 Doris Day

  Doris Day was an American actress, singer, and animal welfare activist, celebrated for her work in film, music, and television, particularly during the 1950s and 1960s. [bio]

• 1942 Marsha Mason

  Marsha Mason is an American actress and director known for her work in film, television, and theater. She is a four-time Academy Award nominee and gained significant acclaim throughout the 1970s and 1980s for her performances in several Neil Simon films. [bio]

• 1946 Marisa Paredes

  Marisa Paredes is a celebrated Spanish actress renowned for her extensive work in Spanish cinema, particularly in her collaborations with acclaimed director Pedro Almodóvar. She is internationally recognized for her versatile performances both in film and theatre. [bio]

• 1962 Jennifer Rubin

  Jennifer Rubin is an American actress and former fashion model, best known for her roles in several cult classic horror and science fiction films during the late 1980s and early 1990s, as well as her successful modeling career in the early 1980s. [bio]

• 1969 Clotilde Courau

  Clotilde Courau is a French actress and the Princess of Venice and Piedmont. Renowned for her accomplishments in film and theatre, she has been recognized with multiple awards and is also known for her marriage to Emanuele Filiberto di Savoia, a member of the House of Savoy. [bio]

• 1982 Cobie Smulders

  Cobie Smulders is a Canadian actress and former model, widely known for her roles in television and film, particularly for her portrayal of Robin Scherbatsky in the sitcom 'How I Met Your Mother' and Maria Hill in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. [bio]

• 1986 Amanda Bynes

  Amanda Bynes is an American actress and former child star best known for her work on Nickelodeon's sketch comedy series 'All That', her own show 'The Amanda Show', and successful roles in several teen movies during the 2000s, including 'What a Girl Wants', 'She's the Man', and 'Hairspray'. [bio]