Actresses born on August 9

Take a focused look at the actresses born on August 9. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1907 Marion Burns

  Marion Burns was an American actress active during the early days of Hollywood sound films, primarily known for her work in the 1930s. [bio]

• 1952 Ewa Fröling

  Ewa Fröling is a prominent Swedish actress best known internationally for her leading roles in films such as 'Fanny and Alexander' and 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'. She has had an extensive career in film, television, and theater in Sweden. [bio]

• 1957 Melanie Griffith

  Melanie Griffith is an American actress known for her work in film and television, particularly her acclaimed performance in the movie 'Working Girl' (1988), for which she received an Academy Award nomination and won a Golden Globe. She is also recognized for roles in 'Body Double,' 'Something Wild,' and 'Pacific Heights.' [bio]

• 1968 Gillian Anderson

  Gillian Anderson is an acclaimed American-British actress, best known for her iconic roles as FBI Special Agent Dana Scully in 'The X-Files' and Margaret Thatcher in the Netflix series 'The Crown'. Her impressive body of work spans television, film, and stage, earning her numerous awards, including Primetime Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Awards. [bio]

• 1976 Audrey Tautou

  Audrey Tautou is a French actress best known internationally for her leading role in the film 'Amélie' (2001), which earned her critical acclaim and international recognition. She has also starred in several French and English-language films across a diverse range of genres. [bio]

• 1976 Jessica Capshaw

  Jessica Capshaw is an American actress best known for her role as Dr. Arizona Robbins on the long-running television series 'Grey's Anatomy.' [bio]

• 1976 Rhona Mitra

  Rhona Mitra is an English actress, model, and singer best known for her roles in television series such as 'Boston Legal,' 'The Practice,' and 'The Last Ship,' as well as for portraying Sonja in the film 'Underworld: Rise of the Lycans.' [bio]

• 1978 Ana Serradilla

  Ana Serradilla is a Mexican actress best known for her roles in television, film, and theater, particularly in telenovelas such as 'La Viuda Negra' and films like 'Una Última y Nos Vamos' and 'Hidden Moon'. [bio]

• 1982 Jes Macallan

  Jes Macallan is an American actress and director best known for her roles on television, particularly as Josslyn Carver in 'Mistresses' and Ava Sharpe in 'Legends of Tomorrow.' She has also directed multiple episodes of 'Legends of Tomorrow,' marking a transition into directing during her career. [bio]

• 1983 Ashley Johnson

  Ashley Johnson is an American actress and voice actress best known for her roles as Chrissy Seaver on the sitcom 'Growing Pains,' the voice of Ellie in the acclaimed video game franchise 'The Last of Us,' and as a cast member on the web series 'Critical Role.' Her career spans television, film, and video games, making her a versatile and … [bio]

• 1985 Anna Kendrick

  Anna Kendrick is an American actress and singer known for her roles in films such as 'Pitch Perfect,' 'Up in the Air,' and 'Into the Woods.' [bio]

• 1990 Adelaide Kane

  Adelaide Kane is an Australian actress best known for her lead role as Mary, Queen of Scots, in the television series 'Reign.' She has also appeared in other popular TV shows such as 'Teen Wolf' and 'Once Upon a Time.' [bio]