Actresses born on August 19

Take a focused look at the actresses born on August 19. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1906 June Collyer

  June Collyer was an American film and television actress prominent during the late 1920s through the 1950s, best known for her roles during Hollywood's silent and early sound eras, as well as her appearances on television. [bio]

• 1912 Constance Worth

  Constance Worth was an Australian actress active in both the Australian and American film industries during the 1930s and 1940s. She is best known for her roles in B-movies and serials after her transition to Hollywood. [bio]

• 1933 Debra Paget

  Debra Paget is an American actress who gained fame in the 1940s and 1950s for her roles in adventure films, musicals, and dramas. She is best known for her work in classic Hollywood productions such as 'The Ten Commandments,' 'Love Me Tender,' and 'Broken Arrow.' [bio]

• 1938 Diana Muldaur

  Diana Muldaur is an American actress best known for her roles in television and film, especially her appearances in 'Star Trek: The Original Series,' 'Star Trek: The Next Generation,' and her Emmy-nominated run on 'L.A. Law.' [bio]

• 1940 Jill St. John

  Jill St. John is an American actress best known for her role as Tiffany Case in the James Bond film 'Diamonds Are Forever' (1971). She enjoyed a long career in film and television throughout the 1960s and 1970s and is recognized for her beauty, charm, and on-screen presence. [bio]

• 1962 Valérie Kaprisky

  Valérie Kaprisky is a French actress known for her work in French and international cinema, particularly in the 1980s. She gained international recognition for her role in the film 'Breathless' (1983), the American remake of Jean-Luc Godard's classic, and has appeared in a range of French films and television works throughout her career. [bio]

• 1965 Kyra Sedgwick

  Kyra Sedgwick is an American actress, producer, and director best known for her starring role as Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson on the TNT crime drama series 'The Closer.' Her work on the show earned her both a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. [bio]

• 1965 Maria de Medeiros

  Maria de Medeiros is a Portuguese actress, director, and singer best known internationally for her role as Fabienne in Quentin Tarantino's film 'Pulp Fiction.' She has also had a prolific career in European cinema and has been recognized for her work as a filmmaker and musician. [bio]

• 1975 Tracie Thoms

  Tracie Thoms is an American actress and singer, best known for her work in film, television, and on stage. She has appeared in prominent roles in the Broadway musical 'Rent', as well as the films 'Rent' and Quentin Tarantino's 'Death Proof'. On television, she is recognized for her performance as Kat Miller in the series 'Cold Case.' [bio]