Actors born on July 17

Take a focused look at the actors born on July 17. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1935 Donald Sutherland

  Donald Sutherland is an acclaimed Canadian actor known for his versatile performances across film and television, with a career spanning over six decades. He has appeared in numerous critically and commercially successful films and is regarded as one of the most respected actors of his generation. [bio]

• 1950 Mithun Chakraborty

  Mithun Chakraborty is a renowned Indian actor, producer, and former politician, best known for his roles in Hindi and Bengali cinema. Rising to prominence with the National Film Award-winning film 'Mrigayaa' (1976), he became one of Bollywood’s biggest stars in the 1980s, famous for his dancing skills and action roles, particularly in the film 'Disco Dancer' (1982). [bio]

• 1952 David Hasselhoff

  David Hasselhoff is an American actor, singer, producer, and businessman best known for his lead roles in the television series 'Knight Rider' and 'Baywatch.' He achieved global fame not only as a TV icon but also for his unexpected popularity as a recording artist, particularly in Germany. [bio]

• 1969 Jason Clarke

  Jason Clarke is an Australian actor known for his roles in both film and television. He gained recognition for his performances in 'Zero Dark Thirty,' 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,' and the television series 'Brotherhood.' [bio]

• 1972 Bill Sage

  Bill Sage is an American actor known for his extensive work in film and television, particularly in independent cinema. He has collaborated frequently with director Hal Hartley and has appeared in both leading and supporting roles across a variety of genres. [bio]

• 1976 Eric Winter

  Eric Winter is an American actor, author, and former model, best known for his roles on television series such as 'Days of Our Lives', 'The Mentalist', and 'The Rookie.' [bio]