Discover the most famous people born in 1980. The list includes people like Kim Kardashian, Randy Orton, Rebel Wilson, Jake Gyllenhaal, Macaulay Culkin and many more. This list of celebrities is loosely sorted by popularity. People featured on this list, include football players, models, actresses and athletes born in 1980. This list includes people from United States, United Kingdom, Canada & India and many more countries.

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Kristen Bell

(Best Known for Her Roles in the TV Series 'Veronica Mars' and the Film 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall')

Birthdate: 18th July

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Huntington Woods, Michigan, United States

Kristen Bell started her career by acting in stage productions and gained recognition when she starred in the 2004 film Spartan. She’s starred in popular television series like Veronica Mars, Gossip Girl, House of Lies and The Good Place and films like Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Couples Retreat, When in Rome and The Boss. She’s had issues with depression and anxiety.

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Kim Kardashian

(Socialite and Model Known For Her Reality TV Series 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians')

Birthdate: 21st October

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

First gaining media attention as a friend and stylist of Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian didn’t take long to become a celebrity in her own right. She came into the limelight in the early 2000s owing to a leaked sex tape and quickly became a social media celebrity with millions of followers across platforms.

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Ronaldinho

(Brazilian Retired Professional Football Player Who Played as an Attacking Midfielder)

Birthdate: 21st March

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Porto Alegre, State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Regarded as one of the best football players of all time, Ronaldinho played a crucial role in Brazil’s victory in 2002 FIFA World Cup. Later, he helped FC Barcelona win two La Liga and a UEFA Champions League title. The two time FIFA world Player of the Year, who retired in 2018, was known for his technical skills and creativity.

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Birthdate: 26th August

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States

Former actor, Macaulay Culkin, rose to prominence as a child star after he appeared in the film Home Alone. At the height of his fame, he was listed on VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Kid-Stars. He quit acting as a teenager and returned to the entertainment world years later. Currently, he runs a podcast called Bunny Ears.

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Birthdate: 19th December

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Beginning his career as a child star, actor Jake Gyllenhaal has been active in the entertainment industry for almost three decades. The son of a director and screenwriter, he inherited his parents’ love for Hollywood. His career progressed in the 2000s as he proved his mettle by taking up versatile roles. He is considered a male sex symbol.

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Channing Tatum

(Best Known for His Roles in the Films: 'Step Up', 'Magic Mike' and 'Jump Street')

Birthdate: 26th April

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Cullman, Alabama, United States

Actor, producer, and dancer Channing Tatum has been active in the entertainment industry for around two decades. He is best known for his leading role in the film Magic Mike. After dropping out of college as a young man, he started working as a dancer. Hollywood soon came calling and he proceeded to become a film star.

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Ryan Gosling

(Famous for His Roles in the Movies 'Notebook', 'La La Land' and The Big Short')

Birthdate: 12th November

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: London, Canada

Ryan Gosling began his career as a child actor and gained recognition as an adult after starring in the commercially successful film, The Notebook, in 2004. Half Nelson, The Ides of March, The Big Short, La La Land and Blade Runner are some of his other popular films. He is also a musician and his band is called Dead Man's Bones.

Birthdate: 17th January

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Zooey Deschanel is an American actress known for her deadpan roles in successful comedy films, such as The Good Girl, Elf, Failure to Launch, Yes Man and 500 Days of Summer. She also acted in the popular sitcom New Girl. She is also a singer and songwriter and plays keyboards, percussion, banjo, and ukulele. Zooey is a co-founder of the female-focused website, HelloGiggles.

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Birthdate: 16th January

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

The multiple award winning actor, composer, lyricist, singer and playwright, Lin-Manuel Miranda, has transformed Broadway musicals like never before by combining classic musical theatre with modern musical forms like hip-hop and salsa. His creation Hamilton, a hip-hop musical on Alexander Hamilton, is one of the biggest musicals of all time.

Birthdate: 2nd March

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Sydney, Australia

Australian actress, Rebel Wilson, started her acting career with television in Australia and then gained wider recognition after appearing in Hollywood films. Struck by Lightning, Bachelorette, Isn't It Romantic, The Hustle, Cats and Jojo Rabbit are some of the notable films she has acted in. She received critical appreciation for the 2012 film, Pitch Perfect, and subsequently acted in its two sequels.

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Birthdate: 17th June

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Lynwood, California, United States

Regarded as one of the greatest women's tennis players of all time, Venus Williams is credited with introducing never seen before power and athleticism to women's tennis along with her sister Serena. She is also credited with changing the long-standing practice of paying male tennis players more than their female counterparts as she won thefight for equal prize money.

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Eva Green

(Actress and Model Known for Her Independent Films: ‘Cracks’, ‘Womb’, and ‘Perfect Sense’)

Birthdate: 6th July

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Paris, France

French actress, Eva Green, gained instant fame in 2003 with her first film The Dreamers, directed by the eminent Bernardo Bertolucci. Subsequently she went on to act in a number of notable films like Kingdom of Heaven, Casino Royale, Dark Shadows, Home for Peculiar Children, Franklyn, Cracks and Proxima. She has also acted in television series like Penny Dreadful and Luminaries.

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Olivia Munn

(Actress)

Birthdate: 3rd July

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

Birthdate: 10th April

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Charles Hunnam is an English actor. Some of his well-known works on television are the drama Queer as Folk, comedy series Undeclared and drama series Sons of Anarchy. His notable films are Nicholas Nickleby, Green Street, Pacific Rim, The Lost City of Z, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, Crimson Peak and The Gentlemen. He is also a screenplay writer.

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Randy Orton

(Professional Wrestler and the Youngest World Champion in WWE History)

Birthdate: 1st April

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Randy Orton is an American professional wrestler. Widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers ever, Orton has 14 world championship victories under his belt, only behind Ric Flair and John Cena. His bad boy image and distinctive wrestling style have inspired several young wrestlers all over the world.

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Chris Pine

(Best Known For His Role as 'James T. Kirk' in the 'Star Trek' Reboot Film Series)

Birthdate: 26th February

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

After gaining worldwide recognition for his performance in the movie Star Trek, Chris Pine went on to play prominent roles in popular films. Also known for voicing his opinion on politics, Pine endorsed the Trek Against Trump movement during the 2016 presidential campaign. In 2020, he acted in Home Movie: The Princess Bride to raise fund for World Central Kitchen.

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Birthdate: 18th December

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Staten Island, New York, United States

Having sold more than 75 million records worldwide, Christina Aguilera is one of the best-selling music artists of the current generation. In 2008, she was named in Rolling Stone magazine's 100 Greatest Singers of All Time list. In 2013, she was named in Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world list.

Birthdate: 9th March

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Las Vegas

American actor, Matthew Gray Gubler, is best known for playing the character of Dr Spencer Reid in the popular and acclaimed television series Criminal Minds. He has also acted in films like 500 Days of Summer, Suburban Gothic and How to Be a Serial Killer. He won a Daytime Emmy Award for his role in the television series, The Beauty Inside.

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Laura Prepon

(American Actress Known for Her TV Series: 'That '70s Show' and 'Orange Is the New Black')

Birthdate: 7th March

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Watchung, New Jersey, United States

Laura Prepon is best known as Donna Pinciotti from That '70s Show. Her role as Alex Vause in Orange Is the New Black won her both the Satellite and SAG awards. Fans also loved her in The Girl on the Train and as real-life serial killer Karla Homolka in Karla.

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Christina Ricci

(American Actress Known for Playing Unusual Characters With a Dark Edge)

Birthdate: 12th February

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, United States

Christina Ricci's name is synonymous with the character, Wednesday Addams,, thanks to her wonderful portrayal of the iconic character in the movie The Addams Family. She then became a teen icon before graduating to adult-oriented roles. Apart from being an actress, Christina Ricci also serves as the national spokesperson for a nonprofit anti-sexual assault organization called Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN).

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Yao Ming

(6th President of the Chinese Basketball Association and Former Professional Player)

Birthdate: 12th September

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Shanghai, China

Widely regarded as one of the greatest Chinese basketball players ever, Yao Ming represented the Houston Rockets of the NBA. Known as the Ming Dynasty in the US, Ming's popularity and success in the NBA made him a symbol of China. One of China's most popular sportsmen, Ming is also credited with introducing the Chinese Basketball Association to the world.

Birthdate: 29th September

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

Zachary Levi is an actor who brought the famous character, Flynn Rider, to life with his impressive voice in the animated film Tangled. Levi, who considers himself a nerd, founded a company called The Nerd Machine to launch the nerd culture worldwide. In 2019, it was announced that Levi will be an ambassador for Active Minds, a mental health charity.

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Birthdate: 23rd June

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Marlboro Township, New Jersey

Melissa Rauch is an American actress whose portrayal of Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz in the popular TV sitcom, The Big Bang Theory, was instrumental in the success of the show. She is also credited with voicing Harley Quinn in the popular animated superhero movie Batman and Harley Quinn.

Birthdate: 1st May

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Whiston, England, United Kingdom

Steven Gerrard spent most of his career as a Liverpool midfielder and also captained Liverpool and the English national team. His phenomenal performance in the 2006 FA Cup Final led it to be called The Gerrard Final. The Order of the British Empire member now manages the Scottish club Rangers.

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Gucci Mane

(Rapper and Record Executive Known for His Albums: ‘Hard to Kill’ and ‘Back to the Trap House’)

Birthdate: 12th February

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Bessemer, Alabama, United States

Hip-hop and trap sensation Gucci Mane has made waves with tracks such as Gucci Time and Wasted. The “avatar of East Atlanta,” he has had multiple brushes with the law. He owns a label and has also written an autobiography. He has also promoted the Gucci Cruise 2020 Campaign.

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Sam Heughan

(Actor and Producer Best Known for His Role as ‘Jamie Fraser’ in the TV Series ‘Outlander’)

Birthdate: 30th April

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Balmaclellan, Scotland

Best known to audiences as James Fraser from the historical drama series Outlander, Sam Heughan was born to hippie parents from the Gandalf's Garden community in London. He supports Scottish independence and has been associated with cancer charity. He has also been the face of the British luxury brand Barbour.

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Ellie Kemper

(Actress and Comedian Best Known for Her Roles in TV Series ‘The Office’ and ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’)

Birthdate: 2nd May

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Ellie Kemper is best known for her SAG Award-nominated role of Erin Hannon in The Office and her Emmy-nominated role of Kimmy Schmidt in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. She has written comedy skits, contributed to The Onion, and released a book. She has also worked on an audio book.

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Jenna Dewan

(Actress, Dancer)

Birthdate: 3rd December

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, USA

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Albert Pujols

(Dominican–American Professional Baseball First Baseman and Designated Hitter)

Birthdate: 16th January

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Dominican-American baseball player Albert Pujols was a three-time MVP during his 11-year stint with the St. Louis Cardinals. An only child he grew up with an alcoholic father. He has been in the news for his $240 million contract with the LA Angels and for allegedly lying about his age.

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Pau Gasol

(One of the Greatest Basketball Power Forwards of All Time)

Birthdate: 6th July

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain

Four-time All-Star NBA power-forward/center Pau Gasol left medical school to join FC Barcelona. He won two NBA championships with the LA Lakers. The Spanish footballer and the 2002 NBA Rookie of the Year is an all-time EuroBasket top-scorer, reads historical novels, is a polyglot, and loves concerts and operas. 

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Jordana Brewster

(Best Known for Her Role of 'Mia Toretto' in the Action Film Franchise 'The Fast and the Furious')

Birthdate: 26th April

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Panama City, Panama

Jordana Brewster is an American model and actress best known for playing Mia in the Fast & Furious franchise. In 2009, she was honored at the Teen Choice Awardsfor her performance in Fast & Furious. Brewster is also renowned for her modeling skills and has posed for several magazines. In 2011, Maxim included her in their Hot 100 list.

Birthdate: 10th July

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Abilene, Texas, United States

Jessica Simpson is an American singer, fashion designer, and actress. Her journey from being a teen idol to a sex symbol has been quite inspirational so far. Also a well-known philanthropist, Jessica Simpson has worked with several nonprofit organizations, such as Make-A-Wish Foundation. She has also performed at many benefit concerts.

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Eliza Dushku

(Best Known for Her Drama Series ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and its Spin-off Series ‘Angel’)

Birthdate: 30th December

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Watertown, Massachusetts, United States

Eliza Dushku is an American actress and model. She inspired a lot of people to stay sober by sharing her story of struggle with alcohol and drug addiction. Also a well-known activist, Dushku has raised funds for several charitable causes. She also works closely with the THRIVE-Gulu organization, which works towards helping the survivors of war.

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Jason Segel

(Known for His Role as 'Marshall Eriksen' in The CBS sitcom 'How I Met Your Mother')

Birthdate: 18th January

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Jason Segel is best known as Marshall Eriksen from the sitcom How I Met Your Mother. Some of his other notable projects are the films The End of the Tour and Knocked Up and the series Freaks and Geeks. He is also an ordained minister of the Universal Life Church.

Birthdate: 28th January

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Jamestown, New York, United States

Nick Carter is an American singer, musician, and actor. Best known for his association with the popular vocal group the Backstreet Boys, Carter achieved popularity as a teen idol throughout the mid and late-1990s. Also known for his charity work, Nick Carter has been playing an important role in raising awareness about the environment and its oceans.

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Xavi

(Retired Spanish Footballer Who Played as a Midfielder)

Birthdate: 25th January

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Terrassa, Spain

Former Barcelona footballer Xavi won multiple trophies with the team, such as the La Liga and the UEFA Champions League. Famous for his tiki-taka style, he also helped Spain win the FIFA World Cup in 2010. After playing for the Qatari club Al-Sadd, he began coaching the team.

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Mike Mizanin

(American Professional Wrestler and Reality TV Personality)

Birthdate: 8th October

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Parma, Ohio, United States

Mike Mizanin, popularly known as The Miz, is an American actor, media personality, and professional wrestler. Over the years, he has been an important wrestler for WWE. He has held several WWE championships, such as the Intercontinental Championship, United States Championship, and Tag Team Championship. As an actor, he is popular for playing Jake Carter in the Marine film series.

Birthdate: 20th July

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Horizontina, State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Regarded as the epitome of supermodel, Gisele Bündchen is credited with bringing an end to the heroin chic era of modeling and ushering in a healthy look with curves. She pioneered and popularized the horse walk and is considered the only remaining supermodel. 

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Tony Romo

(Former American Professional Football Quarterback Known for His Time with the NFL Team 'Dallas Cowboys')

Birthdate: 21st April

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: San Diego, California, United States

Tony Romo is a former American football player. Romo played as a quarterback and represented the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League for 14 seasons. After his retirement, which was caused mainly by a back injury, Tony Romo became the lead color analyst for CBS Sports' NFL telecasts.

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Ashanti

(Singer-songwriter and Actress Know for Her Hit Song "Foolish")

Birthdate: 13th October

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Glen Cove, New York, United States

Ashanti is an American singer, record producer, songwriter, model, and actress. A talented musician, Ashanti became the first woman to occupy the number one and number two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Also known for her humanitarian work, Ashanti works tirelessly towards several causes, including raising awareness about issues pertaining to domestic violence.

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T.I.

(Rapper, Record Producer, and Actor Who is One of the Highest Selling Hip-Hop Artists of All Time)

Birthdate: 25th September

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Rapper T.I., also known as TIP, is one of the pioneers of trap music. The three-time Grammy-winner owns a music label and has seven “Top 5” Billboard 200 albums. He has starred in his own reality series, has written two novels, and has appeared in films such as Ant-Man.

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Sue Bird

(One of the Greatest Basketball Players in WNBA History)

Birthdate: 16th October

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Syosset, New York, United States

Sue Bird has won four WNBA championships with the Seattle Storm, four Olympic gold medals, two NCAA Championships with UConn, and four FIBA World Cups, thus becoming one of 11 women to win all four honors. Sue was voted one of the Top 15 Players of All Time by WNBA.

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Maggie Lawson

(Best Known for Her Role as Detective ‘Juliet O'Hara’ in the TV Series ‘Psych’)

Birthdate: 12th August

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Maggie Lawson is an American actress best known for portraying Head Detective Juliet Lynn "Jules" O'Hara in the popular detective comedy-drama TV series Psych. Apart from contributing immensely to the success of Psych, Maggie Lawson has also played key roles in the success of other TV series, such as Party of Five, Inside Schwartz, and Lethal Weapon.  

Birthdate: 3rd December

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Anna Chlumsky is an American actress best known for portraying Vada Sultenfuss in the 1991 coming-of-age comedy-drama film My Girl. Chlumsky, who started her career as a child artist, went on to establish herself as an actress in the film and TV industry. She contributed immensely to the success of the comedy television series Veep.

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Luke Hemsworth

(Best Known for His Role as ‘Nathan Tyson’ in the TV Series ‘Neighbours’)

Birthdate: 5th November

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia

The oldest of the famous Hemsworth brothers, Luke Hemsworth is also an actor like his younger siblings. A famous TV actor in Australia, Luke Hemsworth has also appeared in American films, such as Hickok, Encounter, and Crypto. A popular figure in Australia, Luke was chosen as the newest face of Tourism Australia in 2018.

Birthdate: 8th October

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: San Diego, California, United States

Nicholas Cannon is a comedian, rapper and television host. The Nick Cannon Show, America's Got Talent and The Masked Singer are some of his popular TV shows. He has also acted in films like Drumline, Love Don't Cost a Thing and Roll Bounce. Cannon has been accused of making racist and anti-Semitic remarks. He has called White people ‘savages’.

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Michelle Williams

(Best Known for Her Films: 'Brokeback Mountain', 'Blue Valentine' and 'My Week with Marilyn')

Birthdate: 9th September

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Kalispell, Montana, United States

Michelle Williams is best known for her Academy Award-nominated performance in Brokeback Mountain. She also won a Golden Globe for playing Marilyn Monroe in My Week with Marilyn and a Golden Globe and an Emmy for her role in Fosse/Verdon. She had initially gained fame with the series Dawson's Creek.

Birthdate: 10th January

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Euless, Texas, United States

Former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Sarah Shahi is best known for her appearances as Carmen in The L Word, Kate Reed in Fairly Legal, and Sameen Shaw in Person of Interest. Named to Maxim’s Hot 100 multiple times, she has also appeared in prominent roles in Life, Alias, and Reverie.

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Shaun Evans

(Actor and Director Known for His Role as ‘Endeavour Morse’ in the TV Series ‘Endeavour’)

Birthdate: 6th March

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Shaun Evans is an English actor best known for playing Endeavour Morsein the popular detective drama TV series, Endeavour. Also known for his skills as a director, Shaun Evans has helmed a couple of episodes of TV series Casualty and Endeavour.

Birthdate: 27th July

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Wrestler Nicholas Theodore Nemeth, better known by his WWE ring name, Dolph Ziggler, is currently associated with the SmackDown brand. He is also the current SmackDown Tag Team Champion, along with Robert Roode. He has experimented with stand-up comedy, too, and has hosted the improv show Flying Chuck.