Actors born on April 5

Take a focused look at the actors born on April 5. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1900 Spencer Tracy

  Spencer Tracy was an acclaimed American actor known for his naturalistic style and versatility, often regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of American cinema. [bio]

• 1901 Melvyn Douglas

  Melvyn Douglas was an acclaimed American actor known for his versatile performances on stage, film, and television. Winning two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor and a Tony Award, Douglas's career spanned more than five decades, making him one of Hollywood's respected character actors. [bio]

• 1912 John Le Mesurier

  John Le Mesurier was an English actor best known for his role as Sergeant Arthur Wilson in the classic BBC television comedy 'Dad's Army.' Renowned for his understated, gentlemanly charm and dry wit, Le Mesurier enjoyed a prolific career on both stage and screen. [bio]

• 1916 Gregory Peck

  Gregory Peck was an iconic American actor renowned for his performances in classic Hollywood films. He is best remembered for his Academy Award-winning portrayal of Atticus Finch in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' (1962). Peck's dignified, commanding presence made him a major star during the 1940s through the 1960s, and his career spanned more than five decades. He was celebrated for … [bio]

• 1929 Nigel Hawthorne

  Sir Nigel Hawthorne was a renowned English actor, best known for his roles in stage, television, and film, particularly as Sir Humphrey Appleby in the British sitcom 'Yes Minister' and as King George III in 'The Madness of King George.' [bio]

• 1941 Michael Moriarty

  Michael Moriarty is an American-Canadian actor, best known for his work in film and television, particularly for his role as Executive Assistant District Attorney Benjamin Stone on the television series 'Law & Order' and for his performance in the Academy Award-winning film 'Bang the Drum Slowly.' [bio]

• 1990 Haruma Miura

  Haruma Miura was a highly acclaimed Japanese actor and singer, recognized for his roles in hit films and television dramas such as 'Koizora', 'Attack on Titan', and 'Gokusen 3'. [bio]