Actors born on August 16

Take a focused look at the actors born on August 16. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1924 Fess Parker

  Fess Parker was an American actor and businessman best known for his portrayals of frontiersmen Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone in popular television series of the 1950s and 1960s. [bio]

• 1930 Robert Culp

  Robert Culp was an American actor, screenwriter, and director best known for his role as Kelly Robinson in the groundbreaking television series 'I Spy,' which aired from 1965 to 1968. His career spanned over five decades, during which he appeared in numerous TV shows and films, becoming a well-known figure in American pop culture. [bio]

• 1930 Frank Gifford

  Frank Gifford was an American football player, broadcaster, and actor best known for his long association with the National Football League (NFL) as both a player for the New York Giants and a longtime commentator on 'Monday Night Football.' [bio]

• 1934 Pierre Richard

  Pierre Richard is a renowned French actor, film director, and screenwriter, best known for his roles in classic French comedies during the 1970s and 1980s. He has become an iconic figure in French cinema, often portraying charming yet clumsy characters. [bio]

• 1945 Bob Balaban

  Bob Balaban is an American actor, director, producer, and author known for his versatile performances in film, television, and theater. He is recognized for his roles in acclaimed works such as 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind', 'Gosford Park', and several of Christopher Guest's mockumentaries. [bio]

• 1960 Timothy Hutton

  Timothy Hutton is an American actor and director, best known for winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'Ordinary People' (1980), making him one of the youngest actors ever to receive an Oscar in an acting category. [bio]

• 1962 Steve Carell

  Steve Carell is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director best known for his role as Michael Scott on the television series 'The Office,' as well as for his work in comedy films such as 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin,' 'Anchorman,' and dramatic roles in 'Foxcatcher' and 'The Big Short.' [bio]

• 1968 Clovis Cornillac

  Clovis Cornillac is a French actor, film director, and screenwriter known for his roles in critically acclaimed French films and comedies. With a versatile filmography spanning drama, romance, and action, he is celebrated particularly in the French-speaking world. [bio]

• 1970 Saif Ali Khan

  Saif Ali Khan is a prominent Indian film actor and producer, known for his work in Hindi cinema. He is a member of the Pataudi family and the son of actress Sharmila Tagore and the late cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. [bio]

• 1975 George Stults

  George Stults is an American actor and former fashion model, best known for his role as Kevin Kinkirk on the television series '7th Heaven.' He has also appeared in various television movies and guest-starred in several other TV shows. [bio]

• 1982 Cam Gigandet

  Cam Gigandet is an American actor best known for his roles in television and film, particularly for his performances in "The O.C.", "Twilight", and "Never Back Down". [bio]

• 1988 Parker Young

  Parker Young is an American actor known for his roles in television comedy and drama series. [bio]