Actors born on February 6

Take a focused look at the actors born on February 6. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1931 Rip Torn

  Rip Torn was an American actor known for his versatile performances in film, television, and theater. He had a prolific career spanning over six decades and was widely recognized for his roles in 'The Larry Sanders Show', 'Men in Black', and numerous Broadway productions. [bio]

• 1939 Mike Farrell

  Mike Farrell is an American actor, best known for his role as Captain B.J. Hunnicutt on the popular television series 'M*A*S*H.' He is also recognized for his extensive humanitarian and activist work. [bio]

• 1944 Michael Tucker

  Michael Tucker is an American actor and author, best known for his role as Stuart Markowitz in the television drama series 'L.A. Law.' [bio]

• 1951 Kevin Whately

  Kevin Whately is an English actor best known for his roles in the television series 'Inspector Morse' and its spin-off, 'Lewis,' where he played Detective Sergeant Robbie Lewis. With a career spanning over four decades, Whately is recognized for his distinctive performances in British drama. [bio]

• 1964 Gordon Downie

  Lead singer of The Tragically Hip, a legendary Canadian rock band known for their poetic lyrics and significant cultural impact.

• 1977 Josh Stewart

  Josh Stewart is an American actor best known for his roles in television series such as 'Criminal Minds' and 'Dirt', as well as films like 'The Collector' and 'The Dark Knight Rises'. [bio]

• 1986 Dane DeHaan

  Dane DeHaan is an American actor known for his intense performances in film and television, gaining recognition for roles in movies such as 'Chronicle,' 'The Place Beyond the Pines,' and 'Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.' [bio]

• 1994 Charlie Heaton

  Charlie Heaton is an English actor and musician, best known for his role as Jonathan Byers in the popular Netflix science fiction-horror series 'Stranger Things.' [bio]