Actors born on April 14

Take a focused look at the actors born on April 14. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1904 John Gielgud

  Sir John Gielgud was a renowned English actor and theatre director, regarded as one of the greatest Shakespearean actors of the 20th century. His career spanned nearly eight decades across stage, film, and television. [bio]

• 1925 Rod Steiger

  Rod Steiger was an acclaimed American actor known for his intense, method acting style and a diverse filmography that spanned over five decades. He is best remembered for his Oscar-winning role in 'In the Heat of the Night' and his performances in a variety of character-driven roles. [bio]

• 1930 Bradford Dillman

  Bradford Dillman was an American actor and author, best known for his roles in films such as 'Compulsion' (1959) and 'The Way We Were' (1973), as well as for his extensive television work throughout the 1950s to 1980s. [bio]

• 1935 Kenneth Mars

  Kenneth Mars was an American actor known for his comedic character roles in film, television, and voice acting. He is best remembered for his performances in Mel Brooks films and his work in animation voiceovers. [bio]

• 1958 Peter Capaldi

  Peter Capaldi is a Scottish actor, director, and writer, best known for his role as the Twelfth Doctor in the iconic BBC television series 'Doctor Who' and as Malcolm Tucker in the political satire series 'The Thick of It.' [bio]

• 1960 Brad Garrett

  Brad Garrett is an American actor and stand-up comedian, best known for his role as Robert Barone on the popular sitcom 'Everybody Loves Raymond,' for which he received multiple Emmy Awards. [bio]

• 1961 Robert Carlyle

  Robert Carlyle is a Scottish actor known for his versatile roles in both film and television. He earned international acclaim for his work in Trainspotting, The Full Monty, and the TV series Once Upon a Time. [bio]

• 1962 John Bell

  John Bell is a Scottish actor known for his roles in film and television, particularly in historical and fantasy series. [bio]

• 1968 Anthony Michael Hall

  Anthony Michael Hall is an American actor and producer, best known for his leading roles in a string of popular 1980s teen films directed by John Hughes, including 'Sixteen Candles', 'The Breakfast Club', and 'Weird Science'. He later reinvented himself in mature roles, notably starring in the television series 'The Dead Zone'. [bio]

• 1973 Adrien Brody

  Adrien Brody is an American actor and producer best known for his Academy Award-winning performance in 'The Pianist' (2002). Renowned for his intense roles and unique screen presence, Brody has appeared in a variety of critically acclaimed films across genres. [bio]

• 1973 Bokeem Woodbine

  Bokeem Woodbine is an American actor best known for his versatile performances in film and television, including roles in 'Fargo', 'Ray', and 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'. [bio]

• 1977 Rob McElhenney

  Rob McElhenney is an American actor, writer, producer, and director best known for co-creating and starring in the long-running television sitcom 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.' [bio]