[custom_adv] 1942: Harrison Ford Date of birth: July 13 Like a real-life Han Solo or Indiana Jones, Harrison Ford has rescued stranded hikers via helicopter, as well as narrowly avoiding death on more than one occasion. It’s no wonder that the Chicago-born actor has landed so many heroic roles over the years. Year of Birth: 1942 - Harrison Ford [custom_adv] 1943: Robert De Niro Date of birth: August 17 “Are you talking to me?” asked Robert De Niro as Travis Bickle in Martin Scorsese’s “Taxi Driver.” Of course, that’s just one among many famous lines (and roles) from the seasoned star, who’s considered to be one of the greatest actors of all time. Year of Birth: 1943 - Robert De Niro [custom_adv] 1949: Richard Gere Date of birth: August 31 Is Richard Gere the most famous actor born in 1949? Or is Jeff Bridges more worthy of the title? It’s a tough call, but Gere—who was a perennial leading man from 1982 to 2002—might take a slight edge, if only for his lead role in 1990’s “Pretty Woman.” Year of Birth: 1949 - Richard Gere [custom_adv] 1946: Sylvester Stallone Date of birth: July 6 New York City-born Sylvester Stallone cleaned lion cages at the Central Park Zoo and even appeared in an adult film before writing and starring in 1976’s “Rocky”—the tale of a small-time Philadelphia boxer who’s spontaneously given a shot at the heavyweight title. Year of Birth: 1946 - Sylvester Stallone [custom_adv] 1947: Arnold Schwarzenegger Date of birth: July 30 Born in Austria, Arnold Schwarzenegger was a world-class bodybuilder before hitting it big as a Hollywood actor. Year of Birth: 1947 - Arnold Schwarzenegger [custom_adv] 1945: Tom Selleck Date of birth: January 29 While it’s hard to picture actor Tom Selleck without his iconic mustache, one has to assume he came into this world ‘stache-free in 1945. Year of Birth: 1945 - Tom Selleck [custom_adv] 1952: Liam Neeson Date of birth: August 18 Seasoned actor Liam Neeson originally hails from Ballymena, the eighth largest town in Northern Ireland. Year of Birth: 1952 - Liam Neeson [custom_adv] 1953: Pierce Brosnan Date of birth: May 16 Head south from Ballymena and you might find yourself in Drogheda, the birthplace of Pierce Brosnan. The suave actor and producer made a big name for himself in the 1980s as Ben Pearson on TV’s “Remington Steele,” and would later play James Bond in films like “Goldeneye” and “The World is Not Enough. Year of Birth: 1953 - Pierce Brosnan [custom_adv] 1954: Jackie Chan Date of birth: April 7 Along with Chris Tucker, Chan formed one of the most lovable, eccentric crime-fighting duos in the history of cinema in all four installments of the “Rush Hour” franchise. Year of Birth: 1954 - Jackie Chan [custom_adv] 1948: Samuel L. Jackson Date of birth: December 21 One of the hardest working men in show business, Samuel L. Jackson was born in Washington, D.C., and raised by his grandmother in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Year of Birth: 1948 - Samuel L. Jackson [custom_adv] 1955: Rowan Atkinson Date of birth: January 6 Though Atkinson’s name has deservedly earned its place in the history of cinema, his face is almost more recognizable since it has become seemingly synonymous with his most famous character Mr. Bean, who was originally the subject of a self-titled television series in the early 90s and then transposed into movie format via 1997’s “Bean.” Year of Birth: 1955 - Rowan Atkinson [custom_adv] 1956: Tom Hanks Date of birth: July 9 Arguably the world’s most likable actor, Tom Hanks was born on July 9, 1956, in Concord, California. Year of Birth: 1956 - Tom Hanks [custom_adv] 1957: Daniel Day-Lewis Date of birth: April 29 Screen legend Daniel Day-Lewis was born in the UK, though it hasn’t stopped him from tackling iconic American roles such as Abraham Lincoln to perfection. Year of Birth: 1957 - Daniel Day-Lewis [custom_adv] 1961: George Clooney Date of birth: May 6 If you were born in 1961, then you’re the same age as both George Clooney and Eddie Murphy, two certifiable A-list talents. Year of Birth: 1961 - George Clooney [custom_adv] 1962: Tom Cruise Date of birth: July 3 Born to an electrical engineer and special education teacher in Syracuse, Tom Cruise considered priesthood until he was reportedly kicked out of seminary school for stealing booze. Year of Birth: 1962 - Tom Cruise [custom_adv] 1963: Johnny Depp Date of birth: June 9 Hmmmm… who's the most famous actor born in 1963? Johnny Depp or Brad Pitt? According to Wikipedia page views, Depp got more searches over the past year, but that might have as much to do with his off-screen antics as it does his memorable performances. Year of Birth: 1963 - Johnny Depp
