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Welcome to the gallery of noteworthy people born on this day... actors, politicians, musicians and more. Explore some more — choose other birthdates from the menu on the left.


Actors/Actresses • • •

Yul Brynner
b. July 11, 1920
d. October 10, 1985

Russian-born actor who starred in "The King and I", "The Magnificent Seven" and "Kings of the Sun".

Brett Somers
b. July 11, 1924
d. September, 15 2007

Canadian-born actress and comedian. She was a regular panelist on "The Match Game" game show.


Tab Hunter
b. July 11, 1931
d. --

The 1950s-era movie star featured in the musical "Damn Yankees" and John Waters' "Polyester."

Sela Ward
b. July 11, 1956
d. --

Mississippi-born actress who starred on the TV series "Sisters." She has been in numerous films and television programs for the past 25 years.

Lisa Rinna
b. July 11, 1963
d. --

California-born actress best known for her roles on "Days of our Lives" and "Melrose Place" also owns two clothing boutiques in Los Angeles.

Jeff Corwin
b. July 11, 1967
d. --

Corwin is known as the host and executive producer of Animal Planet's "Jeff Corwin Experience", an animal adventure program.



Musicians • • •

Peter Murphy
b. July 11, 1957
d. --

English rocker Murphy was the lead singer for the post-punk band Bauhaus. He went on to make several solo albums over the next two decades.

Suzanne Vega
b. July 11, 1959
d. --

California-born songwriter and singer known for her highly literate lyrics and eclectic folk-inspired music.

Lil Kim
b. July 11, 1975
d. --

Kimberly Denise Jones, better known by her stage name Lil' Kim, is a rapper and singer who was part of the group Junior M.A.F.I.A.


 

Politicians/Heads of State • • •

John Quincy Adams
b. July 11, 1767
d. February 23, 1848

Adams was the 6th President of the United States and the son of the 2nd President, John Adams.

Robert the Bruce
b. July 11, 1274
d. June 1329

Robert I, the King of Scotland, is commonly known as Robert the Bruce. He ruled as king from 1306 until his death in 1329.



 

Sports Figures • • •

Bill Barber
b. July 11, 1952
d. --

Canadian hockey player who played for the Philadelphia Flyers. He is a two time Stanley Cup Winner (1974, 1975).

Leon Spinks
b. July 11, 1953
d. --

A boxer from St. Louis, Spinks has been a marine, a former heavyweight champion of the world and homeless.



 

Other Notables • • •



Giorgio Armani
b. July 11, 1934
d. --

Billionaire Armani is an Italian fashion designer known primarily for his menswear. His fashion empire brings in over $16 billion per year.

E.B. White
b. July, 11, 1899
d. October 1, 1985

White was an American author best known for his children's tales "Charlotte's Web" and "Stuart Little".

Jim White
b. July, 11, 1882
d. April 26, 1946

White was the discoverer, early promoter and explorer of what is known today as Carlsbad Caverns in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico.