Actors born on October 5

Take a focused look at the actors born on October 5. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1919 Donald Pleasence

  Donald Pleasence was an English actor renowned for his distinctive voice and memorable roles in film, television, and theatre. He is best known for his roles in the "Halloween" film series as Dr. Sam Loomis and as Ernst Stavro Blofeld in the James Bond film "You Only Live Twice." Pleasence's prolific career spanned over four decades, including over 200 film … [bio]

• 1922 Ciccio Ingrassia

  Ciccio Ingrassia was an Italian actor, comedian, and film director, best known for his work in Italian cinema, especially as one half of the popular comic duo 'Franco and Ciccio' with Franco Franchi. His career spanned several decades and included more than 100 films. [bio]

• 1935 Peter Brown

  Peter Brown was an American actor best known for his roles in Western television series during the 1950s and 1960s, most notably as Deputy Johnny McKay in 'Lawman' and as Texas Ranger Chad Cooper in 'Laredo.' [bio]

• 1950 Jeff Conaway

  Jeff Conaway was an American actor best known for his roles as Kenickie in the film 'Grease' and as Bobby Wheeler in the television series 'Taxi.' He also appeared in the sci-fi series 'Babylon 5.' His work made him a well-known figure in film and television during the late 20th century. [bio]

• 1960 Daniel Baldwin

  Daniel Baldwin is an American actor, director, and producer, best known as a member of the Baldwin acting family and for his roles in film and television, including the TV series 'Homicide: Life on the Street.' [bio]

• 1963 Adil Hussain

  Adil Hussain is an acclaimed Indian actor known for his versatile performances in Indian and international cinema, as well as in independent and art house films. [bio]

• 1967 Guy Pearce

  Guy Pearce is an acclaimed English-Australian actor best known for his versatile roles in film and television, including critically lauded performances in movies such as 'Memento,' 'L.A. Confidential,' and 'The King's Speech.' [bio]

• 1975 Scott Weinger

  Scott Weinger is an American actor, voice actor, writer, and producer, best known for providing the voice of Aladdin in Disney's 'Aladdin' franchise and for his role as Steve Hale on the television sitcom 'Full House' and its sequel series 'Fuller House.' [bio]

• 1983 Jesse Eisenberg

  Jesse Eisenberg is an American actor, playwright, and author best known for his critically acclaimed role as Mark Zuckerberg in 'The Social Network' (2010), for which he received Academy Award, BAFTA, and Golden Globe nominations. He is also recognized for his performances in films such as 'Zombieland,' 'Adventureland,' ''The Squid and the Whale,' and as Lex Luthor in the DC … [bio]