Actresses born on January 31

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

• 1902 Tallulah Bankhead

  Tallulah Bankhead was an American stage and screen actress, renowned for her husky voice, flamboyant personality, and memorable performances in theater, film, and radio. An icon of the early and mid-20th century, she was celebrated for her intelligence, wit, and indomitable spirit. [bio]

• 1921 Carol Channing

  Carol Channing was an American actress, singer, and comedian best known for her starring role in Broadway's 'Hello, Dolly!' and her distinctive voice and comedic timing. Her career spanned over seven decades in theater, film, and television. [bio]

• 1922 Joanne Dru

  Joanne Dru was an American film and television actress known for her roles in classic Westerns and other notable films during the 1940s and 1950s. [bio]

• 1929 Jean Simmons

  Jean Simmons was a British actress and singer renowned for her versatility and acclaimed performances in both British and American films from the 1940s through the 1980s. She received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award nomination and two Golden Globe Awards. [bio]

• 1942 Daniela Bianchi

  Daniela Bianchi is an Italian actress best known for her role as Tatiana Romanova in the 1963 James Bond film 'From Russia with Love.' She appeared in several films in the 1960s before retiring from acting. [bio]

• 1959 Kelly Lynch

  Kelly Lynch is an American actress and model best known for her work in film and television, particularly for her roles in the movies 'Cocktail', 'Road House', and 'Drugstore Cowboy'. Lynch has been recognized for her intense and varied performances, often portraying complex, strong-willed characters. [bio]

• 1970 Minnie Driver

  Minnie Driver is a British-American actress and singer-songwriter who rose to prominence in the mid-1990s and is best known for her roles in films such as 'Good Will Hunting' and 'Circle of Friends'. She has also had a successful career in television and music. [bio]

• 1973 Portia de Rossi

  Portia de Rossi is an Australian-American actress, model, and philanthropist, best known for her television roles in 'Ally McBeal,' 'Arrested Development,' and 'Scandal.' [bio]

• 1975 Preity Zinta

  Preity Zinta is an acclaimed Indian film actress and entrepreneur, known primarily for her work in Hindi cinema. She gained fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s with performances in several critically and commercially successful films. Apart from acting, Zinta is also a television presenter, writer, and co-owner of the Kings XI Punjab cricket team in the Indian Premier … [bio]

• 1977 Kerry Washington

  Kerry Washington is an acclaimed American actress, director, and producer, best known for her leading role as Olivia Pope in the television drama series 'Scandal.' She has received numerous accolades for her performances in film and television, and is recognized as a trailblazer for African American women in Hollywood. [bio]

• 1991 Amy Jackson

  Amy Jackson is a British actress and model who has primarily appeared in Indian films, especially in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema. She began her career as a model and transitioned to acting with success in multiple South Indian movies and Bollywood films. [bio]