Actors born on November 12

Take a focused look at the actors born on November 12. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1943 Wallace Shawn

  Wallace Shawn is an American actor, playwright, and essayist known for his distinctive voice and character roles in both film and television. He is critically acclaimed for his work as a playwright as well as for his appearances in popular movies and TV shows. [bio]

• 1980 Ryan Gosling

  Ryan Gosling is a Canadian actor, musician, and producer known for his diverse roles across independent films and Hollywood blockbusters. He gained critical acclaim for performances in movies such as 'The Notebook', 'Drive', 'La La Land', and 'Barbie'. [bio]

• 1980 Gustaf Skarsgård

  Gustaf Skarsgård is an acclaimed Swedish actor known internationally for his roles in the television series 'Vikings' and 'Westworld'. He is also recognized as a member of the prominent Skarsgård acting family. [bio]