50+ Celebrities Born on June 27
June 27th isn't just another day on the calendar—it's a star-studded birthday bash! This date has given us some of the most talented and influential celebrities, such as Khloé Kardashian, and historical figures, like Helen Keller, both living and deceased across various industries, from music, such as Lauren Jauregui, to movies, like Tobey Maguire. Ever wondered which famous faces blow out candles and make their wishes on this summer day? Here’s a list that celebrates these stars, shedding light on their contributions and why they hold a special place in the hearts of fans worldwide. Whether it's through chart-topping hits or blockbuster films, each celebrity born on June 27 has left an indelible mark on their field. Let’s roll out the red carpet and get to know them better!
- Khloé Kardashian, born on June 27, 1984, in Los Angeles, California, is a prominent figure in the world of television and social media, renowned for her role in the reality TV show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians. The daughter of Robert and Kris Kardashian, Khloé grew up in the spotlight, surrounded by fame and fortune. Her father was a well-known attorney who catapulted to national prominence during O.J. Simpson's trial. Her mother, on the other hand, is a successful businesswoman and television personality. She has two sisters, Kim and Kourtney, and one brother, Rob. After her parents' divorce, she also gained step-siblings through her mother's marriage to Caitlyn Jenner. Khloé Kardashian's rise to fame began when she starred in 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians,' a reality show focused on the personal and professional lives of the Kardashian-Jenner clan. The show, which first aired in 2007, became an instant hit and has spawned several spin-offs. In addition to her appearances on this show, Khloé has also co-hosted 'The X Factor' alongside Mario Lopez and had her own radio show 'The Mix Up With Khloé Kardashian Odom.' Furthermore, she launched her own clothing line, Good American, which focuses on inclusivity and caters to all body types. Beside her entrepreneurial ventures and television appearances, Khloé Kardashian has been open about her struggles with weight and body image, making her relatable to many women around the world. She authored a book titled 'Strong Looks Better Naked,' where she shared her fitness journey and tips for a healthy lifestyle. She also hosted a reality TV show called 'Revenge Body with Khloé Kardashian,' where participants undergo physical transformations to prove themselves and face their detractors.
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Tobey Maguire, a renowned Hollywood actor and film producer, is best known for his iconic role as Peter Parker in the Spider-Man trilogy, directed by Sam Raimi. Born on June 27, 1975, in Santa Monica, California, Maguire's interest in acting was sparked at a young age. He pursued drama in school and began landing minor roles in various commercials and TV shows during the late 1980s. Maguire's breakthrough came in 1997 when he played Paul Hood in Ang Lee's film The Ice Storm. This role paved the way for further opportunities and soon, Maguire was sharing the screen with stars like Leonardo DiCaprio in The Great Gatsby and Reese Witherspoon in Pleasantville. However, it was his portrayal of Marvel's superhero Spider-Man, which began in 2002, that catapulted him into international stardom. His performance in the trilogy received widespread acclaim and reshaped his career, earning him a place among A-list Hollywood actors. In addition to acting, Tobey Maguire has also established himself as a notable film producer. He founded his production company, Material Pictures, in 2012 and has since produced a number of films including Z for Zachariah and The 5th Wave. Despite his fame and success, Maguire remains a private figure, primarily focusing on his work rather than public appearances.
- Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, USA
The Best Tobey Maguire MoviesSee all
- 1Spider-Man355 Votes
- 2Spider-Man 2341 Votes
- 3Spider-Man: No Way Home229 Votes
- Matthew Lewis, a familiar face to film enthusiasts, is best known for his remarkable portrayal of the character Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter film series. Born on June 27, 1989, in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, Lewis always had a knack for acting since his early childhood. His passion and dedication set him on the path of stardom quite early when he debuted in the television program, Some Kind of Life, at just five years old. But it was his performance in the role of Neville Longbottom, which he played from the tender age of 11 till 21, that catapulted him to global fame. Lewis's association with the Harry Potter series was not limited to his on-screen performance; he also contributed his voice to the video-games based on the film franchise. His transformation from a shy, underestimated student to a courageous hero in the series mirrored his real-life growth as an actor, winning him accolades from audiences and critics alike. After Harry Potter, Lewis continued to impress with his versatile acting skills in a variety of roles. He proved his mettle in period dramas like The Syndicate and Ripper Street, while also displaying his comedic timing in Bluestone 42. Despite his early success, Matthew Lewis has always remained grounded and committed to his craft. He has often spoken about the importance of perseverance and self-belief in his journey, inspiring countless budding actors around the world. Apart from acting, Lewis is also a passionate rugby player and has been involved in various charitable activities throughout his career.
- Birthplace: Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
- Helen Adams Keller (June 27, 1880 – June 1, 1968) was an American author, political activist, and lecturer. She was the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. The story of Keller and her teacher, Anne Sullivan, was made famous by Keller's autobiography, The Story of My Life, and its adaptations for film and stage, The Miracle Worker. Her birthplace in West Tuscumbia, Alabama, is now a museum and sponsors an annual "Helen Keller Day". Her June 27 birthday is commemorated as Helen Keller Day in Pennsylvania and, in the centenary year of her birth, was recognized by a presidential proclamation from Jimmy Carter. A prolific author, Keller was well-traveled and outspoken in her convictions. A member of the Socialist Party of America and the Industrial Workers of the World, she campaigned for women's suffrage, labor rights, socialism, antimilitarism, and other similar causes. She was inducted into the Alabama Women's Hall of Fame in 1971 and was one of twelve inaugural inductees to the Alabama Writers Hall of Fame on June 8, 2015.
- Birthplace: Tuscumbia, Alabama, USA
- Ed Westwick, a renowned British actor and musician, was born in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, on June 27, 1987. His foray into the world of acting began at an early age under his parents' encouragement, both educators. He trained at the National Youth Theatre in London, which laid a solid foundation for his subsequent career. There, he embraced his love for performing arts, honing his skills in drama. Westwick rose to international fame by playing the role of Chuck Bass in the popular teen drama series Gossip Girl, from 2007 to 2012. His portrayal of the manipulative and privileged playboy won hearts worldwide, fetching him several prestigious awards including two Teen Choice Awards. Parallel to his acting career, Westwick also dabbled in music. He was part of the British indie rock band "The Filthy Youth", where he showcased his versatile talent as a vocalist. In addition to his television appearances, Westwick has featured in several films with noteworthy performances. He starred in Son of Rambow (2007), S. Darko (2009), and most notably in Romeo & Juliet (2013) as Tybalt. As his career progressed, Westwick continued to explore diverse roles, demonstrating his adaptability as an actor.
- Birthplace: Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, UK
- Roy Haylock, better known by his stage name Bianca Del Rio, is an American actor, comedian, costume designer, and drag queen. He is a fixture in the New Orleans and New York City club scenes, often working with Lady Bunny, and is best known for being the winner of the sixth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.
- It seems somewhat fated that Chandler Riggs was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1999 given the fact that his first major role was on the Atlanta-based "The Walking Dead" (AMC 2010- ) television series. Riggs' career started at the age 7, when he appeared, oddly enough, as a zombie in the low-budget indie "Jesus H. Zombie" (2006). His next role didn't come for a few years, though, as he appeared in the Bill Murray and Robert Duvall family drama "Get Low" (2009), which was filmed in his home state of Georgia. The following year, at the age of 10, he joined the cast of "The Walking Dead" in its first season in the role of Carl Grimes, the son of the show's main character Rick Grimes. )William Riggs, his father, guest-starred on episodes of "The Walking Dead" in season 4.) As Carl, Riggs showed range as he showed the devolution of a normal boy into becoming a cold, morally grey character as the show wears on. With Riggs' newfound fame on the popular TV show, he tried to maintain a normal life, attending public schools in Georgia while also attending many conventions and even hosting a fan meet-up every year. Riggs also played main character George Bruckner in "Mercy" (2014), an adaptation of Stephen King's short story "Gramma" in which George has to take care of his demonic grandmother. As his chracter arc ended on "The Walking Dead" in 2017, Riggs co-starred opposite Bella Thorne in horror film "Keep Watching" (2017).
- Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Sam Claflin became a famous face to audiences worldwide when he was cast as Finnick Odair in the phenomenally popular "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" (2013). Born in Norwich, England in 1986, Claflin was devoted to English football throughout his youth, and enjoyed playing at every opportunity. But during his teens, he broke his ankle during a game, forcing him to take a break from the sport and focus his energies elsewhere. Claflin had enjoyed participating in a few school plays at that point, and decided to pursue acting with greater focus. The interest took hold, and Claflin eventually graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. His first break as an actor came when he was cast in the mini-series "The Pillars of the Earth" (Channel 4, 2010) and "Any Human Heart" (Channel 4, 2010) in 2010. The following year, Claflin was cast in the latest installment in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise, "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" (2011). With a firm toehold in American film, he next appeared in the big budget fantasy film "Snow White and the Huntsman" (2012), before landing the role in "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" that would make him a star to millions of young fans. Claflin married fellow actor Laura Haddock that same year. He would go on to appear in the subsequent films in the "Hunger Games" franchise, "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1" (2014) and "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2" (2015), before reprising his role in "Snow White and the Huntsman" for the sequel, "The Huntsman: Winter's War" (2016). Claflin won accolades for his performance as a quadraplegic in "Me Before You" (2016) as well as for his performance in the period thriller "The Nightingale" (2019). In 2019, Claflin and Haddock announced their separation. That same year, he joined the cast of the period crime drama "Peaky Blinders" (BBC, 2013-).
- Birthplace: Ipswich, Suffolk, England, UK
The Best Sam Claflin MoviesSee all- 1Me Before You78 Votes
- 2The Hunger Games: Catching Fire39 Votes
- 3Love, Rosie60 Votes
- Drake Bell, born Jared Drake Bell on June 27, 1986, in Santa Ana, California, is a renowned actor, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He rose to fame at a young age, showcasing his talents in the entertainment industry. Bell's passion for acting was evident from an early age when he started appearing in commercials at five years old. His breakthrough role came when he starred as Drake Parker in the popular Nickelodeon series Drake & Josh, a performance that earned him several award nominations. However, Bell didn't limit himself to acting alone. He also pursued a career in music, releasing his debut album, Telegraph, independently in 2005. His second album, It's Only Time, was released in 2006 under Universal Motown Records and peaked at number 81 on the Billboard 200. This album included his single "I Know," which climbed to number 82 in the Billboard Hot 100, marking his first entry on the chart. Bell has shown his versatility by lending his voice to animated characters in shows like Ultimate Spider-Man and films such as A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner! Beyond his work in acting and music, Bell has made headlines for his philanthropic efforts, particularly his support for organizations focused on literacy and education.
- Birthplace: Santa Ana, California, USA
- An inventive screenwriter and television producer who transformed himself into one of Hollywood's biggest feature directors, J.J. Abrams created some of television's most watched shows while simultaneously making huge blockbuster movies. Though he had a rather inauspicious start writing the scripts for "Taking Care of Business" (1990) and "Regarding Henry" (1991), Abrams made his first dent in the cultural zeitgeist with the hit drama "Felicity" (The WB, 1998-2002). Abrams truly began making his mark with the spy drama "Alias" (ABC, 2001-06), which turned lead actress Jennifer Garner into a star and helped resurrect a foundering ABC network. He went on to help create the cult phenomenon "Lost" (ABC, 2004-2010), a mysterious sci-fi thriller wrapped inside a stirring character drama that attracted a loyal audience, all of whom tried to decipher the previous night's episode. When he left the series during the height of its run, Abrams ventured into feature film directing with the well-received "Mission: Impossible III" (2006). He also paid homage to the classic '80s films of his hero Steven Spielberg with "Super 8" (2011), which audiences and critics hailed as one of Abrams' most engaging efforts in a career already rife with crowd-pleasing entertainment. It was his reboot of the famed franchise "Star Trek" (2009) that launched his blockbuster career in earnest and foretold of even greater things to come, including the 2013 announcement that he landed the coveted director's job on "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" (2015), which went on to overtake "Avatar" (2009) as the highest-grossing film in history (not adjusted for inflation). In September 2017, Abrams' return to the Star Wars universe was confirmed when it was announced that he would replace the departing Colin Trevorrow as writer and director of 2019's "Star Wars Episode IX."
- Birthplace: New York, New York, USA
The Best J.J. Abrams TV Shows, RankedSee all- 1Fringe446 Votes
- 2Person of Interest262 Votes
- 3Lost366 Votes
- Julie Ordon (born June 27, 1984) is a Swiss model and actress.
- Birthplace: Geneva, Switzerland
- Vera Ellen Wang (Chinese: 王薇薇; born June 27, 1949) is an American fashion designer based in New York City.
- Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
- Lauren Michelle Jauregui Morgado (born June 27, 1996) is an American singer and songwriter. She is a former member of the girl group Fifth Harmony. Jauregui began experimenting with different sounds and exploring solo songwriting, and collaborated on songs with Marian Hill, Steve Aoki and Halsey. She signed with Columbia Records and began working on her upcoming debut solo album in May 2018. She released her debut solo single "Expectations" and its music video on October 24, 2018. Her second single "More Than That" was released on January 11, 2019. Jauregui's debut album is expected to be released in 2019.
- Birthplace: Miami, Florida
- Isabelle Yasmina Adjani (born 27 June 1955) is a French film actress and singer. She is the only actress or actor in history to win five César Awards; she won Best Actress for Possession (1981), One Deadly Summer (1983), Camille Claudel (1988), La Reine Margot (1994), and Skirt Day (2009). She was made a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour in 2010, and a Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters in 2014. Adjani's performance as Adèle Hugo in the 1975 film The Story of Adele H. earned her the first of two nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress. Her second nomination—for Camille Claudel—made her the first French actress to receive two nominations for foreign-language films. She won Best Actress at the 1981 Cannes Film Festival for her performances in Possession and Quartet, and, later, she won the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the 1989 Berlin Film Festival for Camille Claudel. Her other notable film performances include The Tenant (1976), Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979), Subway (1985), Diabolique (1996), and French Women (2014).
- Birthplace: Paris, France
- Ashley C. Richardson (born June 27, 1965), sometimes credited as Ashley Montana, is an American former model. She appeared on the cover of Elle a total of seven times and on the cover of Cosmopolitan twice. She also appeared six times in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue (1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, and 1995). After appearing on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 1991, she was erroneously reported to be the wife of then NFL San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana, however she was married to New York nightclub owner Paul Montana. Her marriage ended in annulment in 1993, at which point Richardson went back to using her maiden name.Richardson later had a brief relationship with model Brian Buzzini, resulting in a child, Daisy. After giving birth, she lost all of her pregnancy weight and subsequently appeared in the 1995 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Richardson also had a brief relationship with John F. Kennedy Jr..Among Richardson's commercial advertising appearances, she modeled many times for L'eggs Sheer Energy pantyhose in print on television commercials. In 1989 she appeared in John Mellencamp's "Let It All Hang Out" music video (the song appears on Mellencamp's Big Daddy album). During the height of her career, she visited US military installations in a morale-boosting effort to support the American troops, including the San Diego Naval Submarine Base in 1991, when she visited the USS Haddock.
- Birthplace: Sudbury, Massachusetts
- Ted Arthur Haggard (; born June 27, 1956) is an American evangelical pastor. Haggard is the founder and former pastor of New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado and is a founder of the Association of Life-Giving Churches. He served as President of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) from 2003 until November 2006. Haggard made national headlines in November 2006 when male prostitute and masseur Mike Jones alleged that Haggard, who had advocated against the legalization of same-sex marriage, had paid him for sex for three years and had also purchased and used crystal methamphetamine. After initially denying the allegations, Haggard claimed to have purchased methamphetamine and thrown it away without using it. Haggard resigned his post at New Life Church and his other leadership roles shortly after the allegations became public. Later, Haggard admitted to having used drugs, participated in some sexual activity with Jones, and engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a young man who attended New Life Church. In 2010, Haggard and his wife, Gayle, founded St. James Church in Colorado Springs; as of September 2018, Haggard continues to serve as founding pastor at St. James Church.
- Birthplace: USA, Yorktown, Indiana, Mount Pleasant Township
- Although she had been working as an actress since the late 1990s, it wasn't until being cast as journalist Christine Hill on the Showtime serial killer show "Dexter" in 2009 that Courtney Ford's career finally received the boost she'd been waiting for. Two years later, Ford was cast on the hit HBO show "True Blood" during its fourth season. She played lawyer Portia Bellefleur, the seemingly all-too-human sister to Andy Bellefleur, who discovered that she was in fact the descendent of vamp Bill Compton. She has also appeared in episodes of the sitcoms "How I Met Your Mother," and "The Big Bang Theory," as well as the drama "Hawaii Five-O."
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
- A likable supporting player on television with a distinctly outlaw, countrified look, actor-singer Christian Kane found success on two series with cult followings - "Angel" (The WB, 1999-2004) and "Leverage" (TNT, 2008-12) - while enjoying a second career as a country musician with several albums under his belt. Powerfully built and blessed with "bad boy" good looks, Kane frequently played determined young men; his Lindsey McDonald on "Angel" was a lawyer for an evil firm whose passion for a human-turned-vampire made him turn his back on his career to find love, while Eliot Spencer on "Leverage" frequently settled all scores by means of his physical strength. Kane's vocal talents, which he honed on Los Angeles stages as frontman for the band Kane, were also tapped on occasion to provide soundtrack material and even live performances on various shows. While Kane worked steadily in features, including "Secondhand Lions" (2003) and "Friday Night Lights" (2004), television was his most consistent showcase, and his work there developed a considerable following. His major label debut album, "The House Rules" (2010), also made a splash on the country charts, and confirmed Kane's status as a bona fide double threat in the entertainment business.
- Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, USA
- Henry Ross Perot (; born Henry Ray Perot; June 27, 1930 – July 9, 2019) was an American business magnate, billionaire, philanthropist, and politician. He was the founder and chief executive officer of Electronic Data Systems and Perot Systems. He ran an independent presidential campaign in 1992 and a third-party campaign in 1996, establishing the Reform Party in the latter election. Both campaigns were among the strongest presidential showings by a third party or independent candidate in US history. Born and raised in Texarkana, Texas, Perot became a salesman for IBM after serving in the United States Navy. In 1962, he founded Electronic Data Systems, a data processing service company. In 1984, General Motors bought a controlling interest in the company for $2.4 billion. Perot established Perot Systems in 1988 and was an angel investor for NeXT, a computer company founded by Steve Jobs after he left Apple. Perot also became heavily involved in the Vietnam War POW/MIA issue, arguing that hundreds of American servicemen were left behind in Southeast Asia after the Vietnam War. During the presidency of George H. W. Bush, Perot became increasingly active in politics and strongly opposed the Gulf War and ratification of the North American Free Trade Agreement. In 1992, Perot announced his intention to run for president and advocated a balanced budget, an end to the outsourcing of jobs, and the enactment of electronic direct democracy. A June 1992 Gallup poll showed Perot leading a three-way race against President Bush and presumptive Democratic nominee Bill Clinton. Perot briefly withdrew from the race in July, but re-entered the race in early October after he qualified for all 50 state ballots. He chose Admiral James Stockdale as his running mate and appeared in the 1992 debates with Bush and Clinton. In the election, Perot received 18.9% of the popular vote, but did not win any electoral votes. He won support from across the ideological and partisan spectrum, but performed best among self-described moderates. Perot ran for president again in 1996, establishing the Reform Party as a vehicle for his campaign. He won 8.4 percent of the popular vote against President Clinton and Republican nominee Bob Dole. Perot did not seek public office again after 1996. He endorsed Republican George W. Bush over Reform nominee Pat Buchanan in the 2000 election and supported Republican Mitt Romney in 2008 and 2012. In 2009, Dell acquired Perot Systems for $3.9 billion. According to Forbes, Perot was the 167th richest person in the United States as of 2016.
- Birthplace: Texarkana, Texas, USA
- Ahn So-hee, commonly known by her stage name Sohee, is a South Korean idol singer, actress, dancer, model and MC. She was the visual, and former member of the popular South Korean girl group Wonder Girls, which debuted under JYP Entertainment in 2007.
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- Shirley Anne Field (born Shirley Broomfield; June 27, 1936 – December 10, 2023) was an English actress who performed on stage, film, and television since 1955, prominent during the British New Wave.
- Birthplace: Forest Gate, Essex, England
Lauren Michelle Hill
Age: 45Lauren Michelle Hill (born June 27, 1979) is an American model and actress. She first appeared on the cover of Playboy on the October (Girls of Conference USA) 2000 issue. She was chosen as Playboy Playmate of the Month in February 2001 and won the Playboy playmates edition of the game show Fear Factor. Hill then returned for Fear Factor 's Tournament of Champions for season 2, but was eliminated in the second round. She was a cheerleader at the University of South Carolina while studying journalism. While modeling and acting, she is known as Lauren James. She was first spotted by a Playboy scout at a swimsuit competition in St. Croix. She appeared in the 2005 Playmates at Play at the Playboy Mansion swimsuit calendar as calendar girl of February. The calendar was the inaugural Playmates at Play calendar and it was shot on the grounds of Playboy Mansion in 2004. It was Playboy's first attempt at creating a non-nude swimsuit calendar featuring Playmates similar in style with those from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She has also been a GUESS model as well as appearing in Maxim magazine and its 2006 wall calendar. She has appeared in several music videos, including videos for Bryan Adams, Weezer, Justin Timberlake, and Marc Anthony. Prior to her modeling career, she had been a child actress, having appeared in Disney's Heavyweights as an attractive girl who captivates the other boys at a dance, which was mentioned during her Playmate debut. Hill appeared as herself in the 2008 film The House Bunny.- Birthplace: USA, South Carolina, Columbia
- Tony Leung Chiu-wai (born 27 June 1962) is a Hong Kong actor. He is considered one of Asia's most successful and internationally recognised actors and was named as "Small Tiger" among Five Tiger Generals of TVB. He has won many international acting prizes, including the Cannes Film Festival award for Best Actor for his performance in Wong Kar-wai's film In the Mood for Love. Leung is widely considered the best native Hong Kong actor of his generation. He was named by CNN as one of "Asia's 25 Greatest Actors of All Time".Leung is known for his collaborations with director Wong Kar-wai, with whom he has worked in seven films including Chungking Express (1994), Happy Together (1997), In the Mood for Love (2000), and The Grandmaster (2013). He also appeared in three Venice Film Festival Golden Lion-winning films, including A City of Sadness (1989), Cyclo (1995) and Lust, Caution (2007), directed by Ang Lee. Leung also stars in the Academy Award-nominated film Hero, and the box office hits Hard Boiled (1992) and Infernal Affairs (2002). Leung was cast as the Mandarin in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and will appear in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021). For In the Mood for Love, Leung earned the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival. He is also a seven-time winner at the Hong Kong Film Awards and three-time winner at the Golden Horse Film Awards, holding the record for most awards in the Best Actor category. The 2002 book East Asian Film Stars describes Leung as "undoubtedly one of the most successful and widely-acclaimed Hong Kong actors of his generation, with a broad and diverse filmography."
- Birthplace: Hong Kong
Michael Reilly Burke
Age: 60Michael Reilly Burke is a strong-jawed, classically handsome, often clean-cut actor who's become a familiar face to many avid TV viewers through his many appearances on prime-time's most popular police procedurals and science-fiction shows. After landing mostly one-off roles in the early 1990s, he garnered his first starring part opposite Larry Hagman in the legal drama "Orleans," a would-be heir apparent to the popular nighttime soap "Dallas." The show, however, was cancelled after just eight episodes, leaving Burke to move on to recurring roles on such hard-bitten crime dramas as the kinetic "24" and the iconic "NYPD Blue." In 2007, he got another, decidedly more successful, shot at starring on a television series, playing a boozy but well-meaning cop on the tumultuous "Lincoln Heights." In addition to guesting on the grisly forensics show "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" and two of its spinoffs, he has appeared on several series in the eternally celebrated "Star Trek" franchise and once put his sci-fi knowledge to the test as a contestant on the pop-culture-driven game show "Beat the Geeks." Burke has explored his darker side in many of his occasional film roles; he played the title role in the eerie, true-crime serial-killer shocker "Ted Bundy" and appeared as the brutalized victim of a madman in the gory home-invasion horror film, "The Collector."- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Emma Goldman (June 27 [O.S. June 15], 1869 – May 14, 1940) was an anarchist political activist and writer. She played a pivotal role in the development of anarchist political philosophy in North America and Europe in the first half of the 20th century. Born in Kovno, Russian Empire (now Kaunas, Lithuania) to a Jewish family, Goldman emigrated to the United States in 1885. Attracted to anarchism after the Haymarket affair, Goldman became a writer and a renowned lecturer on anarchist philosophy, women's rights, and social issues, attracting crowds of thousands. She and anarchist writer Alexander Berkman, her lover and lifelong friend, planned to assassinate industrialist and financier Henry Clay Frick as an act of propaganda of the deed. Frick survived the attempt on his life in 1892, and Berkman was sentenced to 22 years in prison. Goldman was imprisoned several times in the years that followed, for "inciting to riot" and illegally distributing information about birth control. In 1906, Goldman founded the anarchist journal Mother Earth. In 1917, Goldman and Berkman were sentenced to two years in jail for conspiring to "induce persons not to register" for the newly instated draft. After their release from prison, they were arrested—along with 248 others—and deported to Russia. Initially supportive of that country's October Revolution that brought the Bolsheviks to power, Goldman changed her opinion in the wake of the Kronstadt rebellion; she denounced the Soviet Union for its violent repression of independent voices. She left the Soviet Union and in 1923 published a book about her experiences, My Disillusionment in Russia. While living in England, Canada, and France, she wrote an autobiography called Living My Life. It was published in two volumes, in 1931 and 1935. After the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, Goldman traveled to Spain to support the anarchist revolution there. She died in Toronto, Canada, on May 14, 1940, aged 70. During her life, Goldman was lionized as a freethinking "rebel woman" by admirers, and denounced by detractors as an advocate of politically motivated murder and violent revolution. Her writing and lectures spanned a wide variety of issues, including prisons, atheism, freedom of speech, militarism, capitalism, marriage, free love, and homosexuality. Although she distanced herself from first-wave feminism and its efforts toward women's suffrage, she developed new ways of incorporating gender politics into anarchism. After decades of obscurity, Goldman gained iconic status in the 1970s by a revival of interest in her life, when feminist and anarchist scholars rekindled popular interest.
- Birthplace: Kaunas, Lithuania
- James Patrick Edmonds (born June 27, 1970) is an American former center fielder in Major League Baseball and a broadcaster for Fox Sports Midwest. He played for the California/Anaheim Angels, St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, and Cincinnati Reds from 1993 to 2010. Although perhaps best known for his defensive abilities, particularly his catches, Edmonds also was a prolific hitter, batting .284 with 393 home runs and an on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS) of .903. He is affectionately known by Cardinal fans as "Jimmy Baseball" and "Jimmy Ballgame".
- Birthplace: Fullerton, California
- Thomas Fahr Steyer (born June 27, 1957) is an American billionaire, hedge fund manager, philanthropist, environmentalist, liberal activist, and fundraiser. He is a candidate in the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries.Steyer is the founder and former co-senior managing partner of Farallon Capital and the co-founder of Onecalifornia Bank, which became (through merger) Beneficial State Bank, an Oakland-based community development bank. Farallon Capital manages $20 billion in capital for institutions and high-net-worth individuals. The firm's institutional investors include college endowments and foundations. Since 1986, Steyer has been a partner and member of the Executive Committee at Hellman & Friedman, a San Francisco–based $8 billion private equity firm. In 2010, Steyer and his wife signed The Giving Pledge to donate half of their fortune to charity during their lifetime. In 2012, he sold his stake in and retired from Farallon Capital. Switching his focus to politics and the environment, he launched NextGen America, a non-profit organization that supports progressive positions on climate change, immigration, health care, and education.Steyer served on the Board of Trustees at Stanford University from 2007 to 2017.
- Birthplace: New York City, New York
- Luke Caswell (born June 27, 1972), better known as Cazwell, is an American rapper and songwriter. He has released the three studio albums Get Into It in 2006, Watch My Mouth in 2009 and Hard 2 B Fresh in 2014, along with several music videos and singles.
- Birthplace: Worcester, Massachusetts
- Robert James Keeshan (June 27, 1927 – January 23, 2004) was an American television producer and actor. He created and played the title role in the children's television program Captain Kangaroo, which ran from 1955 to 1984, the longest-running nationally broadcast children's television program of its day.Keeshan also played the original Clarabell the Clown on the Howdy Doody television program.
- Birthplace: Lynbrook, Long Island, New York, USA
- Svetlana Aleksandrovna Kuznetsova (Russian: Светла́на Алекса́ндровна Кузнецо́ва, IPA: [svʲɪtˈlanə ɐlʲɪkˈsandrəvnə kʊznʲɪˈtsovə] (listen); born 27 June 1985) is a Russian professional tennis player. She has appeared in four Grand Slam singles finals, winning two, and has also appeared in seven doubles finals, winning twice. As a doubles player, Kuznetsova has reached the finals of each Grand Slam event at least once, winning the Australian Open twice. Born to an athletic family, Kuznetsova moved at the age of seven to Spain to attend the Sanchez-Casal Academy. In 2001, she first took part on a WTA tournament, the Madrid Open, and a year later won her first WTA title at the Nordea Nordic Light Open in Helsinki, Finland. Her first appearance in a Grand Slam tournament was at the 2002 Australian Open and her first Grand Slam title came at the 2004 US Open over countrywoman Elena Dementieva, making her the third Russian woman to win a Grand Slam title, after Anastasia Myskina and Maria Sharapova. Kuznetsova's second Grand Slam title was the 2009 French Open, defeating compatriot Dinara Safina in the final in straight sets. At the 2006 French Open and the 2007 US Open singles tournament she was the runner-up, both times to Belgian player Justine Henin. As a result, Kuznetsova obtained a career-high No. 2 WTA ranking, holding that position for 24 weeks in 2007 and 2008. Since the 2010 season, Kuznetsova lost her top 10 position and even dropped down to a year-end ranking of 72 in 2012, until recovering in 2016, when she progressed to the top ten and reached the semifinals of the WTA Finals, her best result in that tournament to date. Apart from singles tournaments, Kuznetsova was also successful in doubles. She won her first five WTA doubles titles with Arantxa Sánchez Vicario. After a series of disappointing results with her she paired with Martina Navratilova, Elena Likhovtseva, Alicia Molik, and Amélie Mauresmo. Pairing with Likhovtseva, she climbed to No. 3 in doubles in 2004, holding that position for eight weeks, which remains her career-high. She won the Australian Open twice in doubles, in 2005 alongside Alicia Molik and in 2012 partnering Vera Zvonareva. Kuznetsova also played various times mixed doubles events, most prominently in 2003, but never went beyond the quarterfinals. She has won a total of 18 WTA singles and 16 WTA doubles titles to date.
- Birthplace: Saint Petersburg, Russia
- India de Beaufort (born India Beaufort Lloyd; 27 June 1987) is a British actress and singer-songwriter.
- Birthplace: Kingston upon Thames, England, London
- Raúl González Blanco (Spanish pronunciation: [raˈul ɣonˈθaleθ ˈβlaŋko]; born 27 June 1977), known as Raúl, is a Spanish football manager and former player who played as a striker. He is the current manager of Real Madrid Castilla. Raúl is considered one of the most important players in the history of Real Madrid and regarded as one of the greatest Spanish players of all-time.Raúl was born in the San Cristóbal de los Ángeles neighborhood of Madrid where he played for the local youth team before moving to the Atlético Madrid youth team. He later moved to Real Madrid's youth academy and played at its various levels. In 1994, he signed his first professional contract with the fourth division team Real Madrid C, and then was swiftly promoted to the first team. He spent 16 years of his career playing for Real Madrid and is the club's second all-time top goalscorer with 323 goals, and he is the most capped player in the history of the club, with 741 appearances. With Los Blancos, Raúl won six La Liga titles, three UEFA Champions League titles, scoring in two finals, four Supercopa de España titles, one UEFA Super Cup and two Intercontinental Cups. In 2003, he was appointed captain of the team and retained that position until his departure from the club in 2010. He then signed for Schalke 04, where he won a DFB-Pokal and DFL-Supercup, before signing for Qatari club Al Sadd in 2012, where he won the league and the Emir of Qatar Cup. He ended his career with New York Cosmos in 2015, after winning a domestic treble. In La Liga competitions, Raúl is the fifth-highest goalscorer in the history of the competition with 228 goals. He is also the highest Spanish scorer in European leagues, with 256 goals, scoring 228 goals in La Liga and 28 goals in the Bundesliga. He is also the second-most capped player in the history of the Spanish competition, with 550 matches played, is the third highest goalscorer in Champions League history with 71 goals, and the fifth most capped player. He has also played 1,000 matches in his career, making him one of only 18 players to have achieved this landmark.Although he did not win any major competitions while playing for the Spain national team, he scored a then-record 44 goals in 102 appearances for la Roja, appearing in three FIFA World Cups and two European championships. Raúl took over the captaincy of the side in 2002 and held it until 2006, the year in which he played his last international match for Spain. Raúl was named the best striker in the world by International Federation of Football History & Statistics in 1999, and is the only player to be named UEFA Club Forward of the Year three times, in 2000, 2001 and 2002. He ranked second in the 2001 Ballon d'Or and third in the 2001 FIFA World Player of the Year. In 2004, he was named in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players, and was included in the UEFA list of the 50-best European players of the 1954–2004 period. He was part of the European Team of the Year of European Sports Media in 1997, 1999 and 2000. Raúl won two Pichichi trophies (1999 and 2001), the top goalscorer award of the UEFA Champions League (2000 and 2001), five Don Balón Awards (1997, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002) and one Best Player Award at the Intercontinental Cup in 1998.
- Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
- Nico Erik Rosberg (born 27 June 1985) is a retired German–Finnish Formula One racing driver and 2016 Formula One World Champion. He drove for Williams F1 and Mercedes AMG Petronas under the German flag. Born in Germany to Finnish former world champion Keke Rosberg and his German wife Sina, he holds dual nationality, and briefly competed for Finland early in his racing career. However, Finnish is not among the five languages that he reportedly speaks fluently.Rosberg won the 2005 GP2 Series for the ART team, having raced in Formula 3 Euro Series previously for his father's racing organisation Team Rosberg. He entered Formula One in 2006 with Williams, the team with which his father had won the 1982 championship. After four years with Williams, in 2010 he joined the re-branded Mercedes team, formed by Mercedes's takeover of 2009 Constructors' Champion Brawn GP. He enjoyed his most successful period with Mercedes, winning 23 Grands Prix and earning 30 pole positions. In a period of Mercedes dominance, he had a fierce rivalry with his teammate Lewis Hamilton, finishing second in the World Championship in 2014 and 2015, behind Hamilton. In 2016, he finally became Formula One World Champion after an intense duel with teammate Hamilton, which was undecided until the final race, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. He announced his retirement from the sport five days later, on 2 December 2016. Before the 2017 Formula One season, Rosberg announced that he would continue his partnership with Mercedes, as an ambassador.
- Birthplace: Wiesbaden, Germany
- Anna Moffo (June 27, 1932 – March 9, 2006) was an American opera singer, television personality, and actress. One of the leading lyric-coloratura sopranos of her generation, she possessed a warm and radiant voice of considerable range and agility. Noted for her physical beauty, she was nicknamed "La Bellissima".Winning a Fulbright Scholarship to study in Italy, Moffo became popular there after performing leading operatic roles on three RAI television productions in 1956. She returned to America for her debut at the Lyric Opera of Chicago on October 16, 1957. In New York, her Metropolitan Opera debut took place on November 14, 1959. She performed at the Met for over seventeen seasons. Although Moffo's earliest recordings were made for EMI Records, she later signed an exclusive contract with RCA Victor, recording for the company until the late 1970s. In the early 1960s, she hosted her own show on Italian television and appeared in several operatic films along with other non-singing roles. In the early 1970s Moffo extended her international popularity to Germany through operatic performances, TV appearances, and several films, all while continuing her American operatic performances. Due to an extremely heavy workload, Moffo suffered a serious vocal-breakdown from which she never fully recovered. Her final appearance at the Metropolitan Opera was in 1983.
- Birthplace: USA, Wayne, Pennsylvania
- He may not be as well known in America, but in his native Brazil, Wagner Moura is a bona-fide star. His early roles (1999's "Radio Gogo," 2000's "Woman on Top") proved brief, but his performance as a prisoner in 2003's "Carandiru" was full of brooding promise. He landed a lead role on a popular Brazilian telenovela and continued performing on stage until landing a trifecta of career-defining roles in 2007: first as a vicious police captain in the critically-acclaimed "Elite Squad;" then as a villainous entrepreneur on the telenovela "Paradiso Tropical" (Rede Globo); and finally as the tortured title Dane in an experimental production of "Hamlet." After reprising his role as Lt. Colonel Nascimento in 2010's "Elite Squad: Enemy Within," Moura, now a father of two, broke through to American audiences as the mysterious Spider in the blockbuster "Elysium" (2013). Just as fascinating as the characters he played - he fronted the Brazilian rock band His Mother and practiced jiu-jitsu - Wagner Moura was full of surprises.
- Birthplace: Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Rocío Guirao Díaz
Age: 40Rocío Guirao Díaz (Spanish pronunciation: [roˈsi.o ɣiˈɾao ˈði.as]; born on 27 June 1984 in Buenos Aires) is an Argentine fashion model from Muse Management.- Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Joanne Frost (born (1971-06-27)27 June 1971) is an English television personality, nanny and author. She is best known for the reality television programme Supernanny UK, in which she was the central figure. The show first aired in the United Kingdom in 2004 and she has branched off into several other reality shows in the United Kingdom, United States and the Netherlands. The edgier Family S.O.S. with Jo Frost addressed issues such as addiction and abuse. Family Matters is a talk show. She has written six books on child care.
- Birthplace: London, England, UK
- Vern Yip (born June 27, 1968, in Hong Kong) is an American interior designer based in Atlanta, Georgia. He periodically appeared on TLC's Trading Spaces through its fourth season, and was known for frequently including silk, candles and flowers in the rooms he designed. He is one of the panel of judges on HGTV's Design Star. Yip hosted four seasons of HGTV's show Deserving Design. Yip hosted an HGTV special called Urban Oasis, in which he designed a Chicago loft in the Trump International Hotel.
- Birthplace: Hong Kong
- Kelly Ann Ayotte (; born June 27, 1968) is an American attorney and politician who served as a United States Senator from 2011 to 2017 and Attorney General for New Hampshire from 2004 to 2009. She is a Republican. Born and raised in Nashua, New Hampshire, Ayotte is a graduate of Nashua High School, Pennsylvania State University and Villanova University School of Law. She worked as a law clerk for the New Hampshire Supreme Court before entering private practice. She also worked as a prosecutor for the New Hampshire Department of Justice, and briefly served as the legal counsel to New Hampshire Governor Craig Benson, before returning to the Department of Justice to serve as Deputy Attorney General of New Hampshire. In June 2004, Governor Benson appointed Ayotte as Attorney General of New Hampshire, after the resignation of Peter Heed. She became the first and only woman to serve as New Hampshire's Attorney General, serving from 2004 to 2009, after she was twice reappointed by Democratic governor John Lynch. In July 2009, Ayotte resigned as Attorney General to pursue a bid for the U.S. Senate, after three-term incumbent Judd Gregg announced his retirement from the Senate. In September 2010, Ayotte won a close victory over lawyer Ovide M. Lamontagne in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate. She then defeated Democratic congressman Paul Hodes in the general election with 60% of the vote and was sworn into the U.S. Senate as a member of the 112th Congress on January 3, 2011. Ayotte was mentioned as a possible running mate for Republican nominee Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. An August 2013 Newsmax magazine cover story named Ayotte No. 1 among the 25 most influential women in the GOP, calling her "an emerging force in Congress."In 2016, Ayotte was defeated in her bid for reelection by Democratic Governor Maggie Hassan by a very narrow margin of 1,017 votes (0.14%). After President Trump nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court, the administration chose Ayotte to lead the White House team escorting the nominee to meetings and hearings on Capitol Hill. Ayotte was chosen by Senator John McCain to deliver a Bible reading at his memorial service in Washington D.C. on September 1, 2018.
- Birthplace: Nashua, New Hampshire, USA
- Kevin Peter Pietersen (born 27 June 1980) is a former cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and occasional off spin bowler who played in all three formats for England between 2005 and 2014. Pietersen was born to an Afrikaner father and English mother in South Africa. He made his first-class debut for Natal in 1997 and moved to England in 2000, after voicing his displeasure at what he said was the racial quota system in South African cricket. Being of English ancestry, Pietersen was eligible for the England team so long as he first served a four-year qualifying period in English county cricket. He was called up by England almost immediately after he completed four years with Nottinghamshire. He made his international debut in the One Day International (ODI) match against Zimbabwe in 2004 and his Test match debut in the 2005 Ashes series against Australia.Pietersen left Nottinghamshire for Hampshire in 2005, but the England team's subsequent reliance on him resulted in Pietersen making only a single first-class appearance for his new county between 2005 and 2010. In June 2010, Pietersen announced his wish to leave Hampshire; he joined Surrey on loan for the remainder of the season, then moved permanently in 2011.Pietersen was captain of the England Test and ODI teams from 4 August 2008 to 7 January 2009, but resigned after just three Tests and nine ODIs following a dispute with the England coach Peter Moores, who was sacked the same day. Pietersen's relationship with the ECB never fully recovered. This came to a head in 2012 when, after a disagreement over his schedule, Pietersen announced his retirement from all forms of international limited-overs cricket on 31 May. Although he later retracted his retirement, his relationship with both the ECB and his team-mates soured during the series against South Africa, and he was dropped for the final Test of that series. Pietersen last played for England in the 2013–14 Ashes and subsequent ODIs, after which he was informed that he was no longer being considered for international selection. He also played for the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League until the end of BBL|07 (seventh season), the Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League as well as the Hollywoodbets Dolphins in the CSA T20 Challenge. He was also signed by the Rising Pune Supergiants for the 2016 season of the Indian Premier League. Pietersen is one of the fastest batsman to reach 1,000 ODI runs and still holds the record for being the fastest player to cross 2,000 runs in One Day International cricket. He has the second-highest run total from his first 25 Tests, behind only Sir Don Bradman of Australia, and was the fastest player, in terms of days, to reach 4,000, 5,000 and 7,000 Test runs. He became only the third English batsman to top the ICC One Day International rankings, doing so in March 2007. In July 2008, after a century against South Africa, The Times called him "the most complete batsman in cricket" and in 2012 The Guardian called him "England's greatest modern batsman". On the occasion of England's 1000th Test in August 2018, he was named in the country's greatest Test XI by the ECB.
- Birthplace: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
- Dale Willem Steyn (; born 27 June 1983) is a professional cricketer who plays for the South African Cricket Team. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time. During the 2007/08 season Steyn achieved a tally of 78 wickets at an average of 16.24, and was subsequently rewarded with the ICC 2008 Test Cricketer of the Year Award. He was named one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 2013, and Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World for the year 2013 in 2014’s Wisden Cricketers' Almanack.Steyn dominated the number one spot in the ICC Test rankings during the peak of his career, for a record 263 weeks between 2008 and 2014. Sri Lankan Muttiah Muralitharan sits next on the list with 214 weeks. In terms of days, Steyn has spent 2,356 days at the top as of 6 October 2016, the most by any bowler since World War II. In October 2012, former South African test cricketer Allan Donald called the South African pace attack, which Steyn was part of, alongside Vernon Philander and Morne Morkel, the best South Africa has ever produced. Steyn played a cameo as himself in the 2014 Hollywood film Blended. In December 2018, during the first Test against Pakistan, Steyn became the leading wicket taker for South Africa in Test cricket, previously held by all-rounder and former-captain Shaun Pollock.On 5 August 2019, Steyn announced his retirement from Test cricket, to focus on limited-overs cricket.
- Birthplace: Phalaborwa, South Africa
- The Barry Manilow hit "I Write the Songs" was Bruce Johnston's most famous creation, but it also perfectly describes his career. Best known as a member of the Beach Boys, Johnston had a long and successful journey as a singer and songwriter, though he never quite became a household name on his own. Born on June 27, 1942 as Benjamin Baldwin, he was later adopted by William and Irene Johnston and raised in Beverly Hills, California. He studied classical piano as a child, progressing to pop and rock music as he grew older. Johnston began his career while in high school, performing with a variety of high-profile bands and playing on albums by The Teddy Bears and Ritchie Valens. While in college at UCLA, he released a few surf-themed singles and albums entitled Surfers' Pajama Party and Surfin' Around the World. In 1965, The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson retired from live performances due to a crippling fear of air travel, and Johnston stepped into his place as the group's onstage keyboardist. Johnston performed off and on with the iconic band for decades, and occasionally contributed to their studio recordings as well, playing piano on their hit "California Girls" and appearing on the critically acclaimed album Pet Sounds. In 1972, Johnston left the Beach Boys to embark on a mildly successful solo career. It was during this time that he wrote "I Write the Songs," which became a massive worldwide hit when covered by Barry Manilow in 1975. Manilow's version of the song earned Johnston the 1976 "Song of the Year" Grammy. Johnston rejoined The Beach Boys in the 1978 as a performer, songwriter and producer, and continued recording and performing with the band well into the 21st century, including the 2012 reunion album That's Why God Made the Radio.
- Birthplace: Peoria, Illinois, USA
- Alice McDermott (born June 27, 1953) is an American writer and university professor. For her 1998 novel Charming Billy she won an American Book Award and the U.S. National Book Award for Fiction.McDermott is Johns Hopkins University's Richard A. Macksey Professor of the Humanities.
- Birthplace: New York City, New York
- Following in the footsteps of her three older actor brothers, Alanna Masterson became a small screen regular when she was cast as zombie survivor Tara Chambler in the comic book adaptation "The Walking Dead" (AMC, 2010- ). Born in Long Island, New York in 1988 but raised in Los Angeles, Masterson became inspired to pursue a career in acting after watching her siblings Jordan, Danny and Christopher on the sets of their respective TV shows, and first appeared on screen as a young Colleen Carlton in daytime soap opera "The Young and the Restless" (CBS, 1973- ) at the age of six. After landing the lead role in "Definitely Maybe," a Peter Krause-scripted comedy which failed to make it past the pilot stage, Masterson appeared alongside Christopher and Jordan in single episodes of sitcom "Malcolm in the Middle" (Fox, 2000-06) and frat house comedy drama "Greek" (ABC Family, 2007-2011) respectively, before playing George McCarthy's daughter Zoe in sci-fi spin-off "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" (Fox, 2008-09) and a teen who falls off a roof while on mushrooms in the long-running "Grey's Anatomy" (ABC, 2005- ). Following a seven-episode stint as Abby in high school web series "First Day" (2010), Masterson made her film debut playing Dora Bell Hutchison, a small-town girl who teaches a stranded city boy various life lessons, in indie drama "Peach Plum Pear" (2011), and added to her list of family affairs when she joined Danny in his sitcom "Men at Work" (TBS, 2012-14) as Mopey Hipster Girl. But Masterson's big break arrived in 2013 when she joined the fourth season of horror drama phenomenon "The Walking Dead" (AMC, 2010- ) as Tara Chambler, the former police academy student who joins Rick's group of survivors after defecting from the Governor's murderous crew; Tara was also the show's first-ever openly gay character.
- Birthplace: New York, New York, USA
- Bruna Tenório (born June 27, 1989) is a Brazilian model.
- Birthplace: Maceió, Brazil
- Krzysztof Kieślowski (Polish pronunciation: [ˈkʂɨʂtɔf kʲɛɕˈlɔfskʲi] (listen); 27 June 1941 – 13 March 1996) was a Polish film director and screenwriter. He is known internationally for Dekalog (1989), The Double Life of Veronique (1991), and the Three Colors trilogy (1993–1994). Kieślowski received numerous awards during his career, including the Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize (1988), FIPRESCI Prize (1988, 1991), and Prize of the Ecumenical Jury (1991); the Venice Film Festival FIPRESCI Prize (1989), Golden Lion (1993), and OCIC Award (1993); and the Berlin International Film Festival Silver Bear (1994). In 1995, he received Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Writing.In 2002, Kieślowski was listed at number two on the British Film Institute's Sight & Sound list of the top ten film directors of "modern times".
- Birthplace: Warsaw, Poland
- Dan Jurgens (; born June 27, 1959) is an American comic book writer and artist. He is known for his work on the DC comic book storyline "The Death of Superman" and for creating characters such as Doomsday, Hank Henshaw and Booster Gold. Jurgens had a lengthy run on the Superman comic books including The Adventures of Superman, Superman vol. 2 and Action Comics. At Marvel, Jurgens worked on series such as Captain America, The Sensational Spider-Man and was the writer on Thor for six years.
- Birthplace: Ortonville, Minnesota
- Fredrik Lindström Fredrik Lindström (writer) (born 1963), Swedish linguist, historian, historian-linguist (in writing and in TV-documentaries of theses subjects), film director and presenter Fredrik Lindström (biathlete) (born 1989), Swedish biathlete Fredrik Olaus Lindström (1847–1919), Swedish architect
- Birthplace: Sweden, Eskilstuna
- Julius Dewayne Thomas (born June 27, 1988) is a former American football tight end. He played college football and basketball at Portland State, and was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Miami Dolphins.
- Birthplace: Stockton, California
Shana Wall
Age: 50Shana Wall is the daughter of actor Robert Wall.- Birthplace: Los Angeles, USA, California, Tarzana
- Actor Ahmed Ahmed lit up the silver screen many times with his sidesplitting comedic genius. Ahmed's early roles were in action films like "Virtuosity" (1995) with Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe, "Executive Decision" (1996) with Kurt Russell and Steven Seagal and "Steel Sharks" (1998) with Gary Busey and Billy Dee Williams. He worked in television in his early acting career as well, including parts on "Roseanne" (1988-1997), "Tracey Takes On..." (HBO, 1995-99) and "Girlfriends" (2000-08). He also appeared in the TV special "The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour" (Comedy Central, 2006-07). He also played parts in television during these years, including roles in "Weeds" (Showtime, 2004-2012) and "Comics Without Borders" (Showtime, 2008-09). He also had roles in film during these years, including roles in "Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World" (2006) with Albert Brooks and the Robert Downey Jr. box office smash action movie "Iron Man" (2008). Ahmed focused on film in more recent years, appearing in the comedy "The Onion Movie" (2008) with Brendan Fletcher, "Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days & 30 Nights--Hollywood to the Heartland" (2008) and the Adam Sandler smash hit action-packed comedy "You Don't Mess With the Zohan" (2008). He also appeared in "Just Like Us" (2011). He also worked in television during these years, including a part on "Sullivan & Son" (TBS, 2011-14). Ahmed most recently acted in "National Lampoon's The Legend of Awesomest Maximus" (2012) with Will Sasso.
- Birthplace: Helwan, Egypt
- One of four sons born to legendary crooner/actor Bing Crosby and singer/actress Dixie Lee, Gary Crosby was probably the most successful of the couple's troubled children, following in his father's footsteps as a singer and actor in TV and films. Crosby performed with his brothers as the marginally successful Crosby Boys, but by the late 1950s he got his screen career out of the gate, helped along by his close resemblance to his father. He played a variety of roles early on, memorably appearing in the World War II-set "Battle at Bloody Beach" alongside Audie Murphy, and in the light-hearted musical romp "Mardi Gras." One of his biggest film parts was opposite Elvis Presley in the mobster-themed rock-&-roll romance "Girl Happy." Crosby steadily appeared on TV throughout the '60s, notably on a "Twilight Zone" episode entitled "Come Wander with Me." In 1969 he was cast in what would be his best-remembered part, as Officer Ed Wells on the L.A. cop show "Adam-12," a part he kept until 1975. Crosby--along with his brothers, two of whom eventually committed suicide--struggled with lifelong alcohol problems. To reignite his career, he published a tell-all book in 1983 about growing up with a distant father.
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Craig Anthony Hodges (born June 27, 1960) is an American retired professional basketball player and former head coach of the Westchester Knicks of the NBA Development League. He played in the NBA for 10 seasons and led the league in 3-point shooting percentage three times. He won two NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls, and along with Larry Bird, is one of only two players to win three consecutive Three Point Contests at the National Basketball Association All-Star Weekend, winning the competition in 1990, 1991, and 1992. Hodges also holds the Three Point Contest records for the most consecutive shots made with 19, set in 1991, and the most points scored in a single round at 25 (this record has since been broken), set in 1986. He was later a head coach at Chicago State University, an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers and head coach of the Halifax Rainmen of the National Basketball League of Canada.
- Birthplace: Park Forest, Illinois
- Kate Marie Ziegler (born June 27, 1988) is an American competition swimmer who specializes in freestyle and long-distance events. Ziegler has won a total of fifteen medals in major international competition, including eight golds, five silvers, and two bronzes spanning the World Aquatics and the Pan Pacific Championships. She was a member of the 2012 United States Olympic team, and competed in the 800-meter freestyle event at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
- Birthplace: Virginia, USA
Horace Rackham
Dec. at 74 (1858-1933)Horace H. Rackham (June 27, 1858 – June 12, 1933) was one of the original stockholders in the Ford Motor Company and a noted philanthropist.- Birthplace: Harrison, Michigan
- LaShawn Merritt (born June 27, 1986) is an American track and field athlete who competes in sprinting events, specializing in the 400 metres. He is a former Olympic champion over the distance and his personal best of 43.65 seconds makes him the seventh fastest of all time. He was a successful junior athlete and won the 400 m gold at the 2004 World Junior Championships in Athletics, as well as setting two world junior records in the relays. He became part of the American 4×400 meter relay team and helped win the event at the 2006 IAAF World Indoor Championships. He established himself individually in 2007 by winning a silver medal in the 400 m at the 2007 World Championships. He came out on top of a rivalry with Jeremy Wariner in 2008 by winning in the 2008 Olympic final in a personal best time, and by a record margin of 0.99 secs. He also broke the Olympic record in the relay with the American team, recording the second fastest time ever. Merritt established himself as the World Champion with a win at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics in the 400 m and the 4×400 m relay.
- Birthplace: Portsmouth, Virginia
- William Fritz Afflis (June 27, 1929 – November 10, 1991) was an American professional wrestler and football player, better known by his ring name, Dick the Bruiser.
- Birthplace: USA, Indiana, Delphi
- Charles IX (27 June 1550 – 30 May 1574) was King of France from 1560 until his death in 1574 from tuberculosis. He ascended the throne of France upon the death of his brother Francis II in 1560. After decades of tension, war broke out between Protestants and Catholics after the massacre of Vassy in 1562. In 1572, after several unsuccessful peace attempts, Charles ordered the marriage of his sister Margaret of Valois to Henry of Navarre (the future King Henry IV of France), a major Protestant nobleman who was in the line of succession to the French throne, in a last desperate bid to reconcile his people. Facing popular hostility against this policy of appeasement, Charles allowed the massacre of all Huguenot leaders who gathered in Paris for the royal wedding at the instigation of his mother Catherine de' Medici. This event, known as the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre, was a significant blow to the Huguenot movement, though religious civil warfare soon began anew. Charles sought to take advantage of the disarray of the Huguenots by ordering the Siege of La Rochelle, but was unable to take the Protestant stronghold. All of his decision-making was influenced by his mother Catherine de' Medici, a fervent Roman Catholic who initially sought peace between Catholics and Protestants, but after the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre supported the persecution of Huguenots. Charles died of tuberculosis in 1574, without legitimate male issue, and was succeeded by his brother Henry III.
- Birthplace: Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
- Lucille Clifton (June 27, 1936 – February 13, 2010) was an American poet, writer, and educator from Buffalo, New York. From 1979 to 1985 she was Poet Laureate of Maryland. Clifton was a finalist twice for the Pulitzer Prize for poetry.
- Birthplace: Depew, New York
- Bradley Childress (born June 27, 1956) is an American football coach who is currently a senior offensive assistant for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He has worked for over thirty years as a coach for various college programs and NFL franchises and previously was head coach of the Minnesota Vikings.
- Birthplace: Aurora, Illinois
