Actresses born on December 17

Take a focused look at the actresses born on December 17. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1946 Jayne Eastwood

  Jayne Eastwood is a Canadian actress known for her extensive work in film, television, and voice acting, recognized particularly for her roles in Canadian productions and her comic versatility. [bio]

• 1965 Leah Lail

  Leah Lail is an American actress best known for her roles in film and television during the 1990s and early 2000s. [bio]

• 1966 Juliet Aubrey

  Juliet Aubrey is an English actress known for her work in television, film, and theatre. She achieved widespread recognition for her role as Dorothea Brooke in the acclaimed 1994 television adaptation of 'Middlemarch', for which she won a BAFTA TV Award. [bio]

• 1971 Claire Forlani

  Claire Forlani is an English actress best known for her roles in films such as 'Meet Joe Black,' 'Mallrats,' and the television series 'CSI: NY.' She has gained recognition for her work in both British and American film and television industries. [bio]

• 1972 Laurie Holden

  Laurie Holden is a Canadian-American actress, producer, and human rights activist, best known for her roles in television series such as 'The X-Files,' 'The Walking Dead,' and 'The Americans.' Throughout her diverse career, she has earned recognition for her strong performances in both television and film. [bio]

• 1974 Sarah Paulson

  Sarah Paulson is an American actress best known for her versatile roles in television and film, particularly her frequent collaborations with producer Ryan Murphy and her acclaimed performances in the anthology series 'American Horror Story' and the miniseries 'The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.' [bio]

• 1974 Marissa Ribisi

  Marissa Ribisi is an American actress best known for her roles in films such as 'Dazed and Confused' and for appearing in several television series. She is also the twin sister of actor Giovanni Ribisi. [bio]

• 1975 Milla Jovovich

  Milla Jovovich is a Ukrainian-born American actress, model, and musician best known for her roles in science fiction and action films, especially the 'Resident Evil' movie franchise. [bio]

• 1977 Katheryn Winnick

  Katheryn Winnick is a Canadian actress best known for her role as Lagertha in the historical drama television series 'Vikings.' She has starred in numerous television shows and films, earning critical acclaim for her performances. [bio]

• 1986 Emma Bell

  Emma Bell is an American actress best known for her roles in films such as 'Frozen' and 'Final Destination 5', and for television appearances in 'The Walking Dead' and 'Dallas'. [bio]