Actors born on November 17

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

• 1920 Gemini Ganesan

  Gemini Ganesan was a renowned Indian film actor who predominantly appeared in Tamil cinema. Popularly known as the 'Kadhal Mannan' (King of Romance), he was celebrated for his romantic leading roles during Tamil cinema's golden era. With a career spanning over five decades, he starred in more than 200 films and established himself as one of the three most prominent … [bio]

• 1925 Rock Hudson

  Rock Hudson was a prominent American actor, best known for his roles in classic films and as a leading man in Hollywood during the 1950s and 1960s. He gained recognition for his performances in romantic comedies as well as dramatic roles, becoming one of the industry's most popular stars of his era. [bio]

• 1951 Stephen Root

  Stephen Root is an American actor and voice actor best known for his roles in television, film, and animation, including the cult classic 'Office Space' and the TV series 'NewsRadio' and 'Barry.' [bio]

• 1971 David Ramsey

  David Ramsey is an American actor and director, best known for his role as John Diggle/Spartan in The CW's television series 'Arrow' and its related 'Arrowverse' shows. [bio]

• 1972 Leonard Roberts

  Leonard Roberts is an American actor best known for his roles in popular television series such as 'Heroes' and 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' as well as appearances in films like 'Drumline.' [bio]

• 1978 Tom Ellis

  Tom Ellis is a Welsh actor best known for his role as Lucifer Morningstar in the television series 'Lucifer,' which gained international acclaim. He has also appeared in other notable TV shows such as 'Miranda' and played significant roles in British and American productions. [bio]