Actors born on January 20

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

• 1900 Colin Clive

  Colin Clive was an English stage and screen actor best known for his iconic portrayal of Dr. Henry Frankenstein in the classic horror films 'Frankenstein' (1931) and 'Bride of Frankenstein' (1935). [bio]

• 1920 DeForest Kelley

  DeForest Kelley was an American actor best known for his role as Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy in the 'Star Trek' franchise, playing the iconic character from the original television series (1966–1969) through to several feature films. [bio]

• 1934 Tom Baker

  Tom Baker is an English actor best known for his portrayal of the Fourth Doctor in the long-running science fiction television series 'Doctor Who' (1974–1981). Renowned for his distinctive deep voice, curly hair, and eccentric style, he remains one of the most recognizable and beloved incarnations of the Doctor. [bio]

• 1958 Lorenzo Lamas

  Lorenzo Lamas is an American actor best known for his roles in the television series 'Falcon Crest' and 'Renegade.' He has also appeared in numerous action films during the 1980s and 1990s. [bio]

• 1963 James Denton

  James Denton is an American actor best known for his role as Mike Delfino on the television series 'Desperate Housewives.' He has appeared in numerous films and TV series and is recognized for his consistent performances across various genres. [bio]

• 1966 Rainn Wilson

  Rainn Wilson is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer, best known for his role as Dwight Schrute on the US version of the television series 'The Office.' He has also appeared in films and worked as a director and producer. [bio]

• 1974 Duniya Vijay

  Duniya Vijay is an Indian actor and film producer best known for his work in Kannada cinema. He gained popularity with his breakthrough role in the film 'Duniya' (2007), which also earned him the stage name 'Duniya' Vijay. [bio]

• 1978 Omar Sy

  Omar Sy is a renowned French actor and comedian best known internationally for his starring role in the 2011 film 'The Intouchables,' as well as his performances in popular series such as Netflix's 'Lupin.' He is celebrated for his charisma, versatility, and significant contributions to French cinema. [bio]

• 1987 Evan Peters

  Evan Peters is an American actor best known for his acclaimed performances in the FX anthology series 'American Horror Story' and for portraying Jeffrey Dahmer in the Netflix miniseries 'Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.' [bio]