Actors born on April 12

Take a focused look at the actors born on April 12. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1928 Hardy Krüger

  Hardy Krüger was a renowned German actor and author, internationally recognized for his extensive film career spanning from the 1940s through the early 21st century. He featured in both German and international films and became one of the first German actors to achieve widespread success in Hollywood after World War II. [bio]

• 1932 Jean-Pierre Marielle

  Jean-Pierre Marielle was a renowned French actor known for his deep, resonant voice and versatility on stage and screen. Active from the late 1950s into the 2010s, Marielle became a celebrated figure in French cinema, regularly appearing in comedies, dramas, and thrillers and earning multiple award nominations throughout his career. [bio]

• 1946 Ed O'Neill

  Ed O'Neill is an American actor and comedian best known for his iconic roles in television sitcoms, particularly as Al Bundy in 'Married... with Children' and Jay Pritchett in 'Modern Family'. [bio]

• 1956 Andy Garcia

  Andy Garcia is a Cuban-American actor and director known for his roles in major Hollywood films such as 'The Untouchables,' 'The Godfather Part III,' and 'Ocean's Eleven.' He has been recognized for his intense screen presence and has received multiple awards and nominations throughout his career. [bio]

• 1965 Kim Bodnia

  Kim Bodnia is a Danish actor, director, and writer best known for his roles in acclaimed Scandinavian and international film and television series. Recognized for his intense and nuanced performances, Bodnia became widely known through Danish cinema and later achieved global recognition for his roles in 'The Bridge' and 'Killing Eve.' [bio]

• 1971 Nicholas Brendon

  Nicholas Brendon is an American actor best known for his role as Xander Harris on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which aired from 1997 to 2003. [bio]

• 1978 Riley Smith

  Riley Smith is an American actor and musician recognized for his roles in television and film, particularly for his performances in 'Nashville,' '24,' and 'Drive'. [bio]

• 1981 Paul Rust

  Paul Rust is an American actor, comedian, writer, and musician, best known for co-creating and starring in the Netflix series 'Love' (2016–2018), as well as his performances with the sketch comedy group 'A Kiss from Daddy' and appearances in films like 'I Love You, Beth Cooper' (2009) and 'Inglourious Basterds' (2009). [bio]

• 1986 Matt McGorry

  Matt McGorry is an American actor and activist best known for his roles as John Bennett in the Netflix series 'Orange Is the New Black' and as Asher Millstone on ABC's 'How to Get Away with Murder.' [bio]