1956 Birthdays

Who was born in 1956? From celebrities to historical icons, Popular Timelines brings you the stories behind the dates. Explore notable figures, their achievements, and their impact on history.

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Joe Montana

Joe Montana

Born: 11 June 1956

Joe Montana nicknamed Joe Cool and The Comeback Kid is a Hall of Fame quarterback who played seasons in the...

Bryan Cranston

Bryan Cranston

Born: 07 March 1956

Bryan Cranston is a celebrated American actor renowned for his versatility in comedic and dramatic roles across stage and screen...

Dwight Yoakam

Dwight Yoakam

Born: 23 October 1956

Dwight Yoakam is an influential American singer-songwriter actor and filmmaker He gained widespread recognition in with his debut album Guitars...

Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher

Born: 21 October 1956

Carrie Fisher was an American actress and writer best known for her iconic role as Princess Leia in the Star...

Sheryl Lee Ralph

Sheryl Lee Ralph

Born: 30 December 1956

Sheryl Lee Ralph is an accomplished American actress and singer She gained initial recognition for her Tony-nominated performance as Deena...

Nathan Lane

Nathan Lane

Born: 03 February 1956

Nathan Lane is a highly acclaimed American actor with a career spanning stage and screen since Known for both comedic...

Doug Burgum

Doug Burgum

Born: 01 August 1956

Doug Burgum is an American businessman and politician He served as the rd Governor of North Dakota from to A...

Christine Lagarde

Christine Lagarde

Born: 01 January 1956

Christine Lagarde is a prominent French politician and lawyer She holds the distinction of being the first woman to lead...

Patricia Cornwell

Patricia Cornwell

Born: 09 June 1956

Patricia Cornwell is a renowned American crime writer best known for her Kay Scarpetta series which revolves around a medical...

Maureen McCormick

Maureen McCormick

Born: 05 August 1956

Maureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the popular sitcom The Brady...

Warren Moon

Warren Moon

Born: 18 November 1956

Harold Warren Moon is a former professional football quarterback who played for seasons in both the Canadian Football League CFL...

Mae Jemison

Mae Jemison

Born: 17 October 1956

Mae Jemison is an accomplished American engineer physician and astronaut In she made history as the first African-American woman to...

Marlins Man

Born: 13 October 1956

Laurence Leavy or Marlins Man is a lawyer and avid sports fan from Florida who became well-known in for attending...

Montel Williams

Born: 03 July 1956

Montel Williams is an American television host and actor best known for hosting The Montel Williams Show from to He...

John Feinstein

John Feinstein

Born: 28 July 1956

John Feinstein is an American sportswriter and author He is known for his investigative reporting and behind-the-scenes accounts of the...

Andrew Ferguson

Born: 28 June 1956

Andrew Ferguson is an American journalist and author He is known for his insightful commentary on American culture and politics...

Pankaj Dheer

Born: 01 November 1956

Pankaj Dheer is an Indian actor prominent in Hindi films and television He gained significant recognition for his portrayal of...

Reid Bailey

Born: 28 May 1956

Reid Bailey is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman He played three seasons in the National Hockey League NHL...

Al Trautwig

Born: 26 February 1956

Al Trautwig is a sports commentator known for his work with MSG Network ABC NBC NBC Sports Network and USA...

Laura Marcus

Born: 01 March 1956

Laura Marcus was a prominent British literature scholar holding the Goldsmiths Professor of English Literature position at New College Oxford...

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