Actors born on July 8

Take a focused look at the actors born on July 8. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1918 Craig Stevens

  Craig Stevens was an American film and television actor best known for his starring role in the television series 'Peter Gunn.' [bio]

• 1944 Jeffrey Tambor

  Jeffrey Tambor is an acclaimed American actor and comedian, best known for his versatile roles on television series such as 'The Larry Sanders Show,' 'Arrested Development,' and 'Transparent.' His career spans film, stage, and television, earning him critical praise and multiple awards. [bio]

• 1958 Kevin Bacon

  Kevin Bacon is an American actor and musician known for his versatile roles in film and television. He rose to prominence with a breakout role in 'Footloose' (1984) and has since established himself as a prolific and respected performer with a career spanning several decades. [bio]

• 1959 Robert Knepper

  Robert Knepper is an American actor best known for his roles in television series such as 'Prison Break' and 'Heroes,' as well as appearances in multiple films. He is recognized for playing complex and villainous characters, particularly Theodore 'T-Bag' Bagwell in 'Prison Break.' [bio]

• 1965 Lee Tergesen

  Lee Tergesen is an American actor best known for his roles in television series such as 'Oz', where he played Tobias Beecher, and 'Weird Science', as well as his appearance in 'Wayne's World'. [bio]

• 1968 Michael Weatherly

  Michael Weatherly is an American actor, producer, and director best known for his roles as Anthony DiNozzo on the long-running CBS television series 'NCIS' and as Dr. Jason Bull on the CBS drama series 'Bull'. [bio]

• 1968 Billy Crudup

  Billy Crudup is an American actor known for his versatile performances in film, television, and theatre. He gained critical acclaim for roles in movies such as 'Almost Famous', 'Big Fish', and 'Spotlight', and for his Tony Award-winning stage work. [bio]

• 1977 Milo Ventimiglia

  Milo Ventimiglia is an American actor, director, and producer best known for his roles in television series such as 'Gilmore Girls,' 'Heroes,' and 'This Is Us.' He has earned critical acclaim and several award nominations for his performances, particularly for portraying Jack Pearson on 'This Is Us.' [bio]

• 1986 Jake McDorman

  Jake McDorman is an American actor best known for his television roles, including starring in the CBS series 'Limitless' and appearing in 'Greek,' 'Shameless,' and 'The Right Stuff.' He has also had a presence in film, notably with 'American Sniper.' [bio]

• 1998 Jaden Smith

  Jaden Smith is an American actor, rapper, and singer known for his roles in films such as 'The Pursuit of Happyness' and 'The Karate Kid,' as well as his music career and social activism. [bio]