Actors born on August 3

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

• 1926 Tony Bennett

  Tony Bennett was a legendary American singer known for his timeless jazz and pop standards, with a career spanning over seven decades and...

• 1937 Steven Berkoff

  Steven Berkoff is an English actor, author, playwright, and theatre director, known for his villainous roles in film and television, as well as his influential work in theatre. He is recognized for his intense performances and his experimental approach to theatre both as a performer and writer. [bio]

• 1940 Martin Sheen

  Martin Sheen is an acclaimed American actor best known for his roles on both film and television, most notably as President Josiah Bartlet in the acclaimed TV series 'The West Wing' and Captain Benjamin L. Willard in the film 'Apocalypse Now'. [bio]

• 1946 Ricky Hui

  Ricky Hui was a prominent Hong Kong actor and singer, best known for his role as one of the Hui Brothers—a celebrated comedy trio in Hong Kong cinema. Alongside his brothers, Michael and Sam Hui, Ricky appeared in a number of influential comedy films from the 1970s to 1990s, often bringing slapstick humor and charm to his performances. [bio]

• 1949 Philip Casnoff

  Philip Casnoff is an American actor, director, and singer best known for his work in television, film, and stage productions. He has appeared in notable TV miniseries such as 'North and South' and 'Sinatra,' and has an extensive career on Broadway and in musical theater. [bio]

• 1958 Lambert Wilson

  Lambert Wilson is a renowned French actor and singer, best known for his performances in both French and international films, including his role as The Merovingian in 'The Matrix' series. [bio]

• 1963 Isaiah Washington

  Isaiah Washington is an American actor and producer, best known for his role as Dr. Preston Burke on the television series 'Grey's Anatomy'. His career spans film and television, with notable work in both independent and mainstream projects. [bio]

• 1967 Mathieu Kassovitz

  Mathieu Kassovitz is a renowned French actor, director, producer, and screenwriter best known internationally for his film 'La Haine' and for roles in movies such as 'Amélie' and 'Munich.' He has been a significant figure in French cinema since the 1990s and has received numerous awards for his work as a filmmaker and performer. [bio]

• 1973 Michael Ealy

  Michael Ealy is an American actor best known for his roles in movies such as 'Barbershop', '2 Fast 2 Furious', and 'Think Like a Man', as well as TV series including 'Sleeper Cell' and 'Almost Human'. [bio]