Actors born on March 8

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

• 1956 John Kapelos

  John Kapelos is a Canadian actor best known for his supporting roles in popular films of the 1980s, particularly several John Hughes classics. [bio]

• 1959 Aidan Quinn

  Aidan Quinn is an Irish-American actor known for his work in both film and television, with a career spanning several decades since the early 1980s. He is recognized for his versatile roles in dramas, thrillers, and romantic films. [bio]

• 1967 Kwame Kwei-Armah

  Kwame Kwei-Armah is a British actor, playwright, director, and broadcaster known for his significant contributions to contemporary theatre. He gained widespread recognition for his performance as Finlay Newton in the BBC drama 'Casualty' and for his acclaimed plays, including 'Elmina's Kitchen.' He has also served as artistic director at notable institutions such as the Young Vic and Baltimore Center Stage. [bio]

• 1973 Boris Kodjoe

  Boris Kodjoe is a German-Ghanaian actor and former fashion model known for his roles in television series such as 'Soul Food' and 'Station 19', as well as the film 'Brown Sugar.' [bio]

• 1974 Fardeen Khan

  Fardeen Khan is an Indian actor who appears primarily in Bollywood films. He is known for his work in romantic and comedic roles, and was active in the Indian film industry mainly during the late 1990s and 2000s. [bio]

• 1977 James Van Der Beek

  James Van Der Beek is an American actor best known for his role as Dawson Leery in the television series 'Dawson's Creek' (1998–2003) and for his self-referential role in the sitcom 'Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23'. Over his career, Van Der Beek has also appeared in films such as 'Varsity Blues' and participated in various TV shows and … [bio]

• 1978 Nick Zano

  Nick Zano is an American actor and producer best known for his roles in television series such as 'What I Like About You,' '2 Broke Girls,' and 'Legends of Tomorrow.' [bio]

• 1991 Devon Werkheiser

  Devon Werkheiser is an American actor, voice actor, singer-songwriter, and musician best known for his lead role as Ned Bigby on Nickelodeon's "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide." He has continued to act in various television shows and films, and has also pursued a career in music. [bio]