Actors born on July 20

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

• 1950 Naseeruddin Shah

  Naseeruddin Shah is a renowned Indian film and stage actor, known for his versatile performances in both Bollywood and parallel cinema. Over the course of his multi-decade career, Shah has earned critical acclaim for his work in films, theatre, and television. [bio]

• 1953 Ryo Ishibashi

  Ryo Ishibashi is a Japanese actor and musician known for his roles in international films such as 'Audition' and 'The Grudge', as well as for being the lead vocalist of the rock band ARB. [bio]

• 1962 Carlos Alazraqui

  Carlos Alazraqui is an American voice actor, stand-up comedian, and actor, best known for voicing characters such as Rocko in 'Rocko's Modern Life' and the Taco Bell Chihuahua. He has had a prolific career in voice acting, also contributing to animated series like 'Fairly OddParents', 'Camp Lazlo', and 'Family Guy'. [bio]

• 1963 Frank Whaley

  Frank Whaley is an American actor, film director, screenwriter, and comedian, best known for his roles in such films as 'Pulp Fiction', 'Field of Dreams', and 'Swimming with Sharks'. Throughout his career, Whaley has appeared in both television and film, earning recognition for his versatility and strong character performances. [bio]

• 1964 Dean Winters

  Dean Winters is an American actor best known for his roles in television series such as "Oz," "Rescue Me," "30 Rock," and for his portrayal of the recurring character 'Mayhem' in the Allstate Insurance commercials. [bio]

• 1965 Laurent Lucas

  Laurent Lucas is a French actor recognized for his work in both cinema and television, particularly acclaimed for his performances in French thrillers and dramas. [bio]

• 1968 Julian Rhind-Tutt

  Julian Rhind-Tutt is an English actor best known for his roles in television and film, including the critically acclaimed BBC comedy series 'Green Wing' and numerous appearances in movies and British television dramas. [bio]

• 1969 Josh Holloway

  Josh Holloway is an American actor and model best known for his role as James 'Sawyer' Ford on the popular television series 'Lost.' He has appeared in a number of film and television productions over his career. [bio]

• 1973 Omar Epps

  Omar Epps is an American actor, rapper, and producer known for his versatile roles in film and television, particularly his performances in medical and sports dramas. [bio]

• 1974 Simon Rex

  Simon Rex is an American actor, comedian, rapper, model, and former MTV VJ, best known for his comedic work as 'Dirt Nasty' and his starring role in the film 'Red Rocket.' [bio]

• 1985 John Francis Daley

  John Francis Daley is an American actor, screenwriter, director, and musician, best known for his roles in the television series 'Freaks and Geeks' and 'Bones', as well as for his work as a co-writer on films such as 'Horrible Bosses' and 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'. [bio]

• 1986 Osric Chau

  Osric Chau is a Canadian actor, martial artist, and stuntman best known for his roles as Kevin Tran in the TV series 'Supernatural' and as Ryan Choi in The CW's Arrowverse shows, including 'Crisis on Infinite Earths.' [bio]