Actresses born on August 16

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

• 1933 Julie Newmar

  Julie Newmar is an American actress, dancer, and singer best known for originating the role of Catwoman in the 1960s television series 'Batman.' Her career spans film, television, and Broadway, and she is also recognized for her statuesque beauty and comedic talent. [bio]

• 1937 Lorraine Gary

  Lorraine Gary is an American actress best known for her role as Ellen Brody in the blockbuster 'Jaws' film series. She gained prominence in the 1970s and 1980s, appearing in major motion pictures and television shows. [bio]

• 1946 Lesley Ann Warren

  Lesley Ann Warren is an American actress and singer known for her work in film, television, and theater. She gained recognition for her early roles in musical adaptations and has had a versatile career in both dramatic and comedic roles. [bio]

• 1958 Angela Bassett

  Angela Bassett is an acclaimed American actress known for her intense, dramatic performances in film and television. Over her four-decade career, she has gained widespread recognition for portraying powerful African-American women and was nominated for several major awards, including Academy and Golden Globe Awards. [bio]

• 1959 Laura Innes

  Laura Innes is an American actress and television director, best known for her role as Dr. Kerry Weaver on the television series 'ER.' She has also directed episodes of numerous popular TV shows and has been recognized for her significant contributions to television. [bio]

• 1963 Christine Cavanaugh

  Christine Cavanaugh was an American voice actress and actress, best known for providing the voices of iconic animated characters such as Babe in the film 'Babe', Dexter in 'Dexter's Laboratory', and Chuckie Finster in 'Rugrats'. [bio]

• 1970 Manisha Koirala

  Manisha Koirala is a renowned Indian-Nepalese actress known for her work in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema. She is celebrated for her powerful performances in both mainstream and independent films during the 1990s and 2000s, and is recognized as one of the leading actresses of Indian cinema from that era. [bio]

• 1985 Cristin Milioti

  Cristin Milioti is an American actress and singer known for her roles in television, film, and Broadway. She gained widespread recognition for portraying Tracy McConnell, "The Mother," on the sitcom 'How I Met Your Mother,' as well as for starring roles in the film 'The Wolf of Wall Street' and the TV series 'Fargo' and 'Palm Springs.' [bio]

• 1988 Rumer Willis

  Rumer Willis is an American actress and singer, best known as the eldest daughter of actors Bruce Willis and Demi Moore. She has appeared in several films and television shows, gaining recognition for her roles in 'House Bunny,' '90210,' and as the winner of season 20 of 'Dancing with the Stars.' [bio]