Actresses born on August 21

Take a focused look at the actresses born on August 21. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1945 Patty McCormack

  Patty McCormack is an American actress best known for her early role as Rhoda Penmark in the 1956 film 'The Bad Seed,' which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Over her career, McCormack has appeared in numerous film, television, and stage productions and maintained a steady presence in the entertainment industry from childhood into adulthood. [bio]

• 1949 Loretta Devine

  Loretta Devine is an acclaimed American actress and singer, known for her distinctive voice and powerful presence on stage and screen. With a career spanning over four decades, she has made significant contributions to film, television, and theater, earning prestigious awards for her performances. [bio]

• 1956 Kim Cattrall

  Kim Cattrall is a British-Canadian actress best known for her role as Samantha Jones on the HBO series 'Sex and the City.' Her performance earned her critical acclaim and several award nominations, making her one of the most recognizable television actresses of the late 1990s and early 2000s. [bio]

• 1975 Alicia Witt

  Alicia Witt is an American actress, singer, and songwriter known for her roles in film, television, and theater. She began her career as a child actress in David Lynch's 'Dune' and has since appeared in several acclaimed movies and series. [bio]

• 1989 Hayden Panettiere

  Hayden Panettiere is an American actress, model, and singer best known for her roles on television series such as 'Heroes' and 'Nashville.' She started her career as a child actress and has also appeared in films and is a known advocate for animal rights and environmental causes. [bio]