Actors born on August 20

Take a focused look at the actors born on August 20. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1947 Gerald McRaney

  Gerald McRaney is an American television and film actor renowned for his roles in popular TV series such as 'Simon & Simon,' 'Major Dad,' and 'This Is Us.' Over his career spanning several decades, McRaney has become known for his portrayals of strong, principled characters, earning acclaim and an Emmy Award. [bio]

• 1962 James Marsters

  James Marsters is an American actor, musician, and voice actor, best known for his role as Spike in the television series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and its spin-off 'Angel.' He has also appeared in numerous other television series, films, and stage productions, and is known for his musical work with the rock band Ghost of the Robot. [bio]

• 1971 Jonathan Ke Quan

  Jonathan Ke Quan is a Vietnamese-American actor and stunt choreographer best known for his childhood roles as Short Round in 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' and Data in 'The Goonies.' He made a widely acclaimed comeback with his Oscar-winning performance in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once.' [bio]

• 1974 Misha Collins

  Misha Collins is an American actor, best known for his role as the angel Castiel on the television series 'Supernatural.' He has also worked as a director, philanthropist, and published poet. [bio]

• 1976 Randeep Hooda

  Randeep Hooda is an acclaimed Indian actor known for his compelling performances in Hindi cinema. He gained recognition for his roles in critically acclaimed films and is noted for his versatility and dedication to his craft. [bio]

• 1978 Noah Bean

  Noah Bean is an American actor best known for his roles in the TV series 'Nikita,' where he played Ryan Fletcher, and the series 'Damages,' portraying David Connor. He has also appeared in various other television series, movies, and stage productions. [bio]

• 1981 Ben Barnes

  Ben Barnes is an English actor and singer, best known for his roles in the "Chronicles of Narnia" film series as Prince Caspian and in the hit Netflix series "Shadow and Bone" as General Kirigan. With a career spanning film, television, and theatre, he has established himself as a versatile performer. [bio]

• 1983 Andrew Garfield

  Andrew Garfield is a British-American actor known for his versatile performances in film, television, and theater. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Spider-Man in 'The Amazing Spider-Man' film series (2012–2014) and has also starred in critically acclaimed films such as 'The Social Network,' 'Hacksaw Ridge,' and 'Tick, Tick... Boom!'. [bio]