Actors born on January 31

Take a focused look at the actors born on January 31. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1921 John Agar

  John Agar was an American actor best known for his roles in Westerns and science fiction films during the 1940s and 1950s. He gained initial public attention as the first husband of actress Shirley Temple. Agar later became recognized for his performances in popular movies such as 'She Wore a Yellow Ribbon,' 'Fort Apache,' and cult-classic sci-fi films like 'Tarantula,' … [bio]

• 1934 James Franciscus

  James Franciscus was an American actor best known for his performances in television series such as 'Mr. Novak,' 'The Naked City,' and 'Longstreet,' as well as films like 'Beneath the Planet of the Apes.' [bio]

• 1947 Jonathan Banks

  Jonathan Banks is an American actor best known for his roles in television dramas such as 'Breaking Bad' and its spin-off 'Better Call Saul,' where he portrays Mike Ehrmantraut. He has had a prolific career in film and television, often noted for his gruff demeanor and distinctive presence. [bio]

• 1959 Anthony LaPaglia

  Anthony LaPaglia is an acclaimed Australian actor known for his versatile work in both television and film. He is best recognized for his role as Jack Malone in the TV series 'Without a Trace' and has received accolades including a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe. [bio]

• 1966 Dexter Fletcher

  Dexter Fletcher is an English actor and film director known for his work in both television and cinema. He began his acting career as a child and has starred in notable projects such as 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels', 'Band of Brothers', and 'The Elephant Man'. As a director, he is acclaimed for films like 'Eddie the Eagle', 'Rocketman', … [bio]

• 1974 Ary Abittan

  Ary Abittan is a French actor and comedian best known for his roles in popular French films such as 'Serial (Bad) Weddings' and its sequels, as well as 'Les Visiteurs: La Révolution.' [bio]

• 1996 Joel Courtney

  Joel Courtney is an American actor best known for his lead role as Joe Lamb in the science fiction film 'Super 8' (2011) and as Lee Flynn in the popular Netflix film series 'The Kissing Booth.' [bio]