Actresses born on September 5

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

• 1901 Florence Eldridge

  Florence Eldridge was an American actress renowned for her work on both stage and screen, as well as for her long-lasting professional and personal partnership with actor Fredric March. [bio]

• 1917 Hilary Mason

  Hilary Mason was a British character actress known for her extensive work in film, television, and theatre throughout the mid-20th century. She is best remembered for her chilling portrayal of the blind psychic in Nicolas Roeg's classic thriller 'Don't Look Now' (1973). [bio]

• 1940 Raquel Welch

  Raquel Welch was an American actress and model best known for her roles in 1960s and 1970s films, where she became an international sex symbol and pop culture icon. [bio]

• 1963 Kristian Alfonso

  Kristian Alfonso is an American actress, former figure skater, and fashion model best known for her longstanding role as Hope Brady on the NBC soap opera 'Days of Our Lives.' [bio]

• 1973 Rose McGowan

  Rose McGowan is an American actress, director, author, and activist, best known for her roles in films of the 1990s and 2000s and for her prominent advocacy in the #MeToo movement. [bio]

• 1976 Carice van Houten

  Carice van Houten is a Dutch actress and singer best known internationally for her role as Melisandre in the HBO series Game of Thrones. She has received multiple awards for her work in Dutch cinema and is acclaimed for both her film and television performances. [bio]