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Famous Birthdays on October 17

15 celebrities ♈ Zodiac Sign: Libra

Today we celebrate the birthdays of 15 remarkable people born on October 17. From actors to athletes, musicians to leaders, discover who shares this special day!

Featured Birthdays

Arthur Miller

Born: 1915
Playwright
Death of a Salesman author
🌍 American
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Rita Hayworth

Born: 1918
Actress
Gilda Hollywood icon
🌍 American
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Evel Knievel

Born: 1938
Stunt Performer
Legendary motorcycle daredevil
🌍 American
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Complete List of Birthdays

1

Arthur Miller

Playwright b. 1915 American

Death of a Salesman author

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2

Rita Hayworth

Actress b. 1918 American

Gilda Hollywood icon

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3

Evel Knievel

Stunt Performer b. 1938 American

Legendary motorcycle daredevil

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4

Michael McKean

Actor b. 1947 American

This Is Spinal Tap and Better Call Saul star

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5

Margot Kidder

Actress b. 1948 Canadian

Superman's Lois Lane

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6

George Wendt

Actor b. 1948 American

Cheers Norm Peterson

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7

Mae Jemison

Astronaut b. 1956 American

First African American woman in space

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8

Norm Macdonald

Comedian b. 1959 Canadian

Saturday Night Live Weekend Update anchor

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9

Ziggy Marley

Musician b. 1968 Jamaican

Reggae artist and Bob Marley's son

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10

Wyclef Jean

Musician b. 1969 Haitian-American

The Fugees member and producer

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11

Chris Kirkpatrick

Singer b. 1971 American

NSYNC member

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12

Eminem

Rapper b. 1972 American

Best-selling hip-hop artist of all time

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13

Matthew Morrison

Actor b. 1978 American

Glee star

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14

Kimi Räikkönen

Race Car Driver b. 1979 Finnish

Formula 1 world champion

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15

Felicity Jones

Actress b. 1983 British

The Theory of Everything and Rogue One star

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Birthday Buddies

15 famous people share birthdays on October 17

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Zodiac Sign

People born on October 17 are Libra

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