IMDb: Most Popular People Born In 1981

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1.		Joseph Gordon-Levitt Actor, Inception Joseph Leonard Gordon-Levitt was born on February 17, 1981 in Los Angeles, California to parents Jane Gordon and Dennis Levitt. Joseph was raised in a Jewish family with his late older brother, Dan Gordon-Levitt, who passed away in October 2010. His maternal grandfather, Michael Gordon, had been a well-known movie director...
2.		Chris Evans Actor, The Avengers Christopher Robert Evans was born on June 13th, 1981 in Sudbury, Massachusetts to a father who works as a dentist and a mother who is a dancer. Chris Evans, as he is known to the showbiz industry also has three other siblings, an older sister named Carly Evans, and two younger siblings, a brother named Scott Evans...
3.		Natalie Portman Actress, V for Vendetta Natalie Portman was born Natalie Hershlag on June 9, 1981 in Jerusalem, Israel to a Jewish family. She is the only child of a doctor father (from Israel) and an artist mother (from Cincinnati, Ohio), who also acts as Natalie's agent. She left Israel for Washington, D.C., when she was still very young...
4.		Stephen Amell Actor, Pilot
5.		Tom Hiddleston Actor, The Avengers Tom was born in Westminster, London to parents Diana and James Hiddleston. His mother is a former stage manager. His father is a scientist and was the managing director of a pharmaceutical company. He started off at the preparatory school, The Dragon School in Oxford, and by the time he was 13, he boarded at Eton College...
6.		Jamie-Lynn Sigler Actress, Dark Ride Jamie-Lynn Sigler has been acting and singing since the age of 7. She got her start in New York regional theater, and has since starred in over two dozen theatrical productions including "Annie," "The Wizard of Oz," "The Sound of Music," "The Wiz," and "Gypsy." In the summer of 2001, she starred in...
7.		Jessica Alba Actress, Sin City Born in Pomona, California, on April 28, 1981, Jessica Alba and her family moved to Biloxi, Mississippi, when she was an infant. Three years later, her Air Force father brought the family back to California, then to Del Rio, Texas, before finally settling in Southern California when Jessica was nine...
8.		Joseph Morgan Actor, Immortals Actor Joseph Morgan was born in London, England but grew up in Swansea, Wales. He was educated at Morriston Comprehensive School. After school he attained a BTEC in Performing Arts at Gorseinon College, Swansea and followed this by moving back to London to study at the Central School of Speech and Drama...
9.		Taylor Kitsch Actor, Battleship Best-known for his portrayal of troubled high school football star "Tim Riggins" on NBC's acclaimed television series, Friday Night Lights, actor Taylor Kitsch has scored big with audiences and critics on both the big and small screens. On Friday Night Lights, the Emmy-nominated series USA Today called "one of the best-acted...
10.		Colin O'Donoghue Actor, The Rite O'Donoghue was born and raised in Drogheda, County Louth, in a Roman Catholic family. He initially attended Dundalk Grammar School, and then The Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin. At age 16, O'Donoghue went to Paris, France, for a month to learn the French language. Colin's early career was mainly split between theatre and television work in Ireland and the UK...
11.		Julia Stiles Actress, The Bourne Ultimatum Julia O'Hara Stiles was born on March 28, 1981 in New York City, the outgoing daughter of an elementary school teacher father and a Greenwich Village artist mother, and the eldest of three children. Encouraged to take modern dance lessons at an early age, she was introduced to Shakespeare and theater...
12.		Elijah Wood Actor, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Elijah Jordan Wood was born on January 28, 1981, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Warren and Debbie Wood. He has an older brother Zack and a younger sister Hannah Wood. At an early age Elijah showed a knack for entertaining and wowing audiences, and his mother decided to take him to Los Angeles for an Annual International Modeling and Talent Association convention...
13.		Alexis Bledel Actress, Sin City Houston, Texas native Alexis Bledel made her television debut in Gilmore Girls, after spending years in front of the camera as a model. Bledel's parents encouraged her to try community theater in Houston when she was 8 years old, hoping it would help their daughter overcome her shyness. She went on to perform in productions of Our Town...
14.		Christopher Emerson Actor, What Women Want
15.		Justin Timberlake Soundtrack, Love Actually Justin Randall Timberlake was born to Lynn Harless and Randy Timberlake on January 31, 1981, in Memphis, Tennessee. At the age of 11, he appeared on the show Star Search, and even though he didn't win, it didn't dampen his ambitions. He also appeared on The All New Mickey Mouse Club, where his costars included Britney Spears...
16.		Andrea Riseborough Actress, Oblivion
17.		Rachel Bilson Actress, Jumper Born and raised in Los Angeles, Rachel Bilson began acting while still at Notre Dame High School. She graduated high school in 1999 and went to Grossmont College but dropped out after a year and was encouraged to pursue a career in acting by her father, Danny Bilson, himself a writer, director and producer...
18.		Hayden Christensen Actor, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith Hayden Christensen was born on April, 19, 1981 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The young Canadian actor started his career at the age of 13 starring in several television dramas. His biggest break was a starring role on the Fox Family Network's Higher Ground. On the series, Hayden shows off his acting talent as a teen who was sexually molested by his stepmother...
19.		Emilie de Ravin Actress, Remember Me Emilie was born on 27th December 1981, and grew up in Mount Eliza, Victoria, Australia. When she was 15, she was accepted at the highly selective Australian Ballet School in Melbourne. However, after only a year, she dropped out and undertook acting courses. Her first starring role was on the fantasy drama...
20.		Tom Riley Actor, I Want Candy
21.		Summer Glau Actress, Serenity Summer is a native of San Antonio, Texas. She's been a ballerina most of her life. Her debut was in various commercials and a guest appearance on the WB's Angel. She has gone on to star on the TV series Firefly and is now in the movie Serenity.
22.		Scottie Thompson Actress, Skyline Scottie Thompson grew up in Richmond, Virginia. With a love for dance and performing Thompson started dancing ballet at an early age. In 1994 she played the role of Clara in Richmond Ballet's 'The Nutcracker'. After graduating from Collegiate School in 2000, she took a year off to dance with the Richmond Ballet...
23.		Kunal Nayyar Actor, Ice Age: Continental Drift Kunal Nayyar is an Indian actor. He moved from India to the US in 1999. He first moved to Portland, Oregon, to study business. He started acting in plays as a way of meeting new friends. He took acting classes, but went on to graduate from the University of Portland with a degree in Business, as something to fall back on...
24.		Sunny Leone Actress, Jism 2 Born in Ontario, Canada, Sunny Leone grew up in idyllic surroundings, loving the cold Canadian winters and the snow that came with them. Building snowmen and ice skating were regular activities outside the Leone household every November through March. With a love for sports, singing and dancing, young Sunny was a consummate performer...
25.		Chad Michael Murray Actor, House of Wax Chad Michael Murray was born in Buffalo, New York. The 6-foot tall star who resides in Wilmington, North Carolina is more known to audiences of One Tree Hill where he plays the good son, Lucas Scott. Growing up, his mother left his family at a young age and, since then, he had to help take care of his younger siblings...
26.		Bryce Dallas Howard Actress, The Help Bryce Dallas Howard was born on March 2, 1981, in Los Angeles, California. She was conceived in Dallas, Texas (the reason for her middle name). Her father, named Ron Howard, is a former actor turned Oscar-winning director. Her mother is actress and writer Cheryl Howard (nee Alley). Her famous relatives include her uncle...
27.		Daniel Bonjour Actor, Midnight Movie
28.		Abigail Spencer Actress, Cowboys & Aliens A talented actress, writer and producer on both the big and small screen, Abigail Spencer is quickly making a name for herself in Hollywood. Spencer will next be seen in Sam Raimi's, Oz, the Great and Powerful, a prequel take on The Wizard of Oz tale. Spencer joins James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz and Michelle Williams. The Disney film will be released March 8, 2013...
29.		Krysten Ritter Actress, Confessions of a Shopaholic With her model looks and quirky style, actress Krysten Ritter is fostering an impressive body of work that encompasses both film and television. Ritter starred alongside Jay Baruchel and Alice Eve in Dreamworks' comedy, She's Out of My League. She played "Patty", the audacious and frank best friend and business partner of "Molly" (Eve)...
30.		Jesse Williams Actor, The Cabin in the Woods
31.		Adrian Bustamante Actor, My Night with Andrew Cunanan Adrian Bustamante was born Raul Bustamante on September 8, 1981, in Fremont, California to Raul and Marie, and was the first of their four children (1 sister and 2 brothers). The Bustamante family, moved to Antioch, California, where Ryan grew up and graduated College. Adrian's parents divorced when he was young and both his parents remain strong supporters in his life...
32.		Jonathan Taylor Thomas Actor, The Lion King Jonathan was born in 1981 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. When his father got a new job it forced them to move to Sacramento, California in 1986. At the age of seven, Young Jon saw a children's modeling commercial and pleaded with his mother to sign him up. She agreed to a 13-week course. Jon's first stage play was Scrooge...
33.		Bitsie Tulloch Actress, The Artist
34.		Ben Barnes Actor, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
35.		Sienna Miller Actress, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra Sienna Rose Miller is a British actress, born on December 28, 1981. The daughter of investment banker Ed Miller and South African model Josephine Miller, Sienna was born in New York City and raised in London, England. Sienna trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York, before going on to television credits...
36.		Barry Sloane Actor, The Mark of Cain Barry was born and raised in Liverpool, England. He has appeared in numerous TV shows, notably the BAFTA award winning dramas "Pleasureland" and "The Mark of Cain." In 2006 Barry made his West End Debut in Willy Russell's Blood Brothers playing the role of Sammy he also played the role on the UK tour...
37.		Meagan Good Actress, Stomp the Yard Meagan Monique Good was born in 8 August 1981 in Panorama City, California, USA. She began appearing on commercials at the age of four. Then she started guest-starring on series like The Parent 'Hood, Touched by an Angel, Moesha, The Steve Harvey Show and The Division. She also starred in Raising Dad with Bob Saget.
38.		Josh Dallas Actor, Thor Josh Dallas was born in Louisville Kentucky. He grew up right across the Ohio River in New Albany Indiana. He attended New Albany Senior Public High School, and was heavily involved in the school's award-winning performing Arts programs. This is where the fire was lit, that would push Josh to continue pursing the arts...
39.		Eve Mauro Actress, Miss March Eve is the youngest of five siblings. She grew up in Orlando, Florida and watched Greta Garbo films which inspired her to become an actress. Eve moved to Los Angeles at the age of 21 and began her acting career on stage. Eve is a passionate supporter of four charities very close to her heart including: Human Rights Watch...
40.		Danielle Fishel Actress, National Lampoon Presents Dorm Daze Danielle Christine Fishel was born on May 5, 1981 in Mesa, Arizona. She began acting professionally at the age of ten where she made many TV guest appearances and commercials. She was originally a guest star for the show Boy Meets World, but Danielle added a spark the show needed and they added her as a regular cast member shortly after...
41.		Daniel Cudmore Actor, X-Men: The Last Stand Born in Vancouver and raised in Squamish, British Columbia, Daniel grew up in an athletic household. The middle of three boys, Daniel excelled at a number of different sports including ski racing, snowboarding, football and rugby. However, in addition to his vast interest in athletics, Daniel always had a passion for the arts...
42.		Taylor Kinney Actor, Zero Dark Thirty Kinney was raised in Neffsville, Pennsylvania along with his three brothers by a single mother. He studied business management at West Virginia University before developing an interest in acting. He is best known for his role as Luke Gianni on TV series Fashion House on MyNetworkTV, his regular role on Trauma on NBC...
43.		Meghan Markle Actress, Horrible Bosses
44.		Genevieve Padalecki Actress, Lazarus Rising Making her television debut as Kris Furillo, Genevieve is an experienced stage actress. She has performed in regional productions of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," "Crimes of the Heart" and "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." Genevieve holds a bachelor of fine arts degree in drama and a bachelor of arts in English from the Tisch School of the Arts...
45.		Beyoncé Knowles Soundtrack, Austin Powers in Goldmember Beyoncé's father, Mathew Knowles, manages Destiny's Child. Her mother, Tina Knowles, designs their glittering costumes. Solange Knowles, her sister (they're about 5 years apart), has released her debut album. She dances with her big sister during DC-3 concerts. She and her group were discovered by Whitney Houston...
46.		Jonathan Bennett Actor, Mean Girls Jonathan is from Toledo, Ohio. He headed straight to New York to pursue acting after graduating from the theater program at Otterbein. He was actually discovered by an agent while sitting on a train. Six months later he signed on to the iconic soap opera "All My Children," playing J.R. Chandler. Since then Jonathan's career has been on fire...
47.		Jay Ryan Actor, Pilot Born in Auckland-New Zealand, Jay made the move across to Australia at the age of 19 to take on the role of Jack Scully in Network Ten's long running series, "Neighbours" and as Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb in the Nine Network's "Sea Patrol". He has also appeared in "Young Hercules", "Xena: Warrior Princess" with Lucy Lawless...
48.		Michael Pitt Actor, Seven Psychopaths
49.		Clive Standen Actor, Namastey London Clive Standen is was born on a British Army base in Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland, and at the age of two he had moved across the water to Leicestershire in the East Midlands. He went to school at King Edward VII School (Melton Mowbray) followed by a performing arts course at Melton Mowbray College...
50.		Sammy Sheik Actor, Transformers: Dark of the Moon Egyptian actor Sammy Sheik was born in Alexandria, Egypt. His passion for acting drove him to leave home shortly after high school and move to New York to study theatre. He soon landed his first film role in the Albert Brooks' satire comedy "Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World", playing Al-Jazeera...

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