Authors born on April 5

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

• 1946 Jane Asher

  Jane Asher is an English actress, author, and entrepreneur who rose to prominence in the 1960s for her film and television roles, as well as for her high-profile relationship with Paul McCartney of The Beatles. Over her career, she has appeared in numerous films, TV series, and stage productions. [bio]

• 1977 Zak Bagans

  Zak Bagans is an American paranormal investigator, television personality, author, and museum operator, best known as the principal host of the Travel Channel's paranormal documentary and reality TV series 'Ghost Adventures.' He has become a prominent figure in the study and entertainment of paranormal phenomena. [bio]