Famous People from Alabama
Birthdays 201 - 300 of 318
- 1948-12-01 George Foster, American baseball left fielder (MLB All Star 1976-79, 81; NL MVP 1977; Cincinnati Reds), born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- 1948-12-08 Roscoe Nance, American sportswriter (USA Today; Mississippi’s first African American sportswriter at mainstream newspaper), born in Enterprise, Alabama (d. 2020)
- 1949-03-03 James S. Voss, American Army colonel and astronaut (STS 44, 53, 69), born in Cordova, Alabama
- 1949-04-26 Jimmy Hall, American southern rock singer and saxophonist (Wet Willie), born in Birmingham, Alabama
Lionel Richie (75 years old)
1949-06-20 American singer (Commodores, 1968-82; "Easy"; "Three Times A Lady"; solo -"Hello"; "All Night Long"), and TV personality (American Idol, 2018-22), born in Tuskegee, Alabama
- 1949-11-05 Jimmie Spheeris, American singer-songwriter ("You Must Be Laughing Somewhere"; "Let It Flow"), born in Phenix City, Alabama (d. 1984)
- 1949-11-14 Terry Lee Johnson, Alabama, murderer (FBI Most Wanted List)
- 1950-05-02 Randy Colley (Moondog Rex), American pro wrestler (WWF Tag Team champion 1981), born in Alexander City, Alabama (d. 2019)
- 1951-10-25 Ransom Wilson, American conductor and flutist (Soliste NY), born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- 1952-07-17 Robert R. McCammon, American sci-fi author (Baal, Mystery Walk), born in Birmingham, Alabama
- 1952-07-18 James Forbes, American basketball player (Olympic silver 1972), born in Fort Rucker, Alabama
- 1952-08-17 Kathryn C. Thornton, American astronaut (STS 33, 49, 61, 73), born in Montgomery, Alabama
- 1952-10-07 Mary Badham, American actress, born in Birmingham, Alabama
- 1953-02-07 Robert Brazile "Dr. Doom", NFL player (Houston Oilers), born in Mobile, Alabama
- 1953-06-21 Charlie Moore Jr., American baseball player, born in Birmingham, Alabama
- 1954-05-04 Doug Jones, American attorney and politician (US Senator-D-Alabama 2018-21), born in Fairfield, Alabama
Condoleezza Rice (69 years old)
1954-11-14 1st female African-American U.S. Secretary of State (2005-09), born in Birmingham, Alabama
Ozzie Smith (69 years old)
1954-12-26 American Baseball Hall of Fame infielder (15 x MLB All-Star; 13 x Gold Glove Award; World Series 1982; NL Silver Slugger Award 1987; NLCS MVP 1985; SD Padres, St Louis Cardinals), born in Mobile, Alabama
- 1955-04-06 Michael Rooker, American actor (Guardians of the Galaxy), born in Jasper, Alabama
- 1955-05-11 Mark Herndon, American country music drummer (Alabama - "Take Me Down"), born in Springfield, Massachusetts
- 1955-07-09 Willie Wilson, American baseball player, born in Montgomery, Alabama
- 1955-10-17 Kerry James Marshall, American artist whose works seek to challenge the marginalization of African-Americans, born in Birmingham, Alabama
Michael Biehn (68 years old)
1956-07-31 American actor (Rampage, Hog Wild, Aliens, Abyss), born in Anniston, Alabama
Mae Jemison (67 years old)
1956-10-17 1st African American woman in space (STS 47), born in Decatur, Alabama
- 1956-10-26 Regina Benjamin, 18th US Surgeon General (2009-13), born in Mobile, Alabama
- 1957-01-19 Mickael Virtue, British rock keyboardist (UB40 - "Red Red Wine"), born in Birmingham, England
- 1957-02-14 Alan Hunter, one of the original MTV VJs, born in Birmingham, Alabama
- 1957-03-28 Harvey Glance, American athlete (Olympic gold 4x100m relay 1976; World C'ship gold 4x100m relay 1987), born in Phenix City, Alabama (d. 2023)
- 1958-01-30 Brett Butler, American comedian (Grace-Grace Under Fire), born in Montgomery, Alabama
- 1958-02-08 "Sensational" Sherri Martel, American professional wrestler (WWF), born in Birmingham, Alabama (d. 2007)
- 1958-06-04 Julie Gholson, American actress (Where the Lilies Bloom), born in Birmingham, Alabama
- 1958-07-16 Mike Rogers, American politician (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama), born in Hammond, Indiana
- 1958-08-14 Bobby Eaton, American wrestler (SMW/ECW/NJPW/WCW, Midnight Express), born in Huntsville, Alabama
- 1958-08-18 Reginald "Reg" E. Cathey, American actor (The Wire, Oz, House of Cards), born in Huntsville, Alabama (d. 2018)
- 1958-10-27 Lee Carter, Alabama Judge of the 25th Judicial Circuit
- 1959-07-04 Bill McCorvey, American country singer (Pirates of Mississippi - "Feed Jake"), born in Montgomery, Alabama
- 1959-07-26 Rick Bragg, American journalist and writer, born in Piedmont, Alabama
- 1959-08-26 Kathryn P Hire, American Lt Commander USN/astronaut (sk: STS 90), born in Mobile, Alabama
- 1959-12-29 Paula Poundstone, American stand-up comedian (Emmy Awards), born in Huntsville, Alabama
- 1960-08-14 Broderick Thompson, American NFL offensive lineman (Denver Broncos), born in Birmingham, Alabama
- 1960-08-25 Ashley Crow, American actress (Heroes-Sandra Bennet), born in Birmingham, Alabama
- 1960-10-12 Steve Lowery, American golfer (PGA C'ship 2001 3rd), born in Birmingham, Alabama
Tim Cook (63 years old)
1960-11-01 American businessman (CEO of Apple Inc. 2011-), born in Mobile, Alabama
- 1961-04-22 Jimmy Key, Huntsville Alabama, pitcher (Blue Jays, NY Yanks, Orioles)
- 1961-06-28 Jeff Malone, American basketball guard (NBA All-Star 1986, 87; Utah Jazz, Washington Bullets), born in Mobile, Alabama
Carl Lewis (63 years old)
1961-07-01 American athlete (Olympic gold 100m 1984, 88; 200m 1984; 4x100m relay 1984, 92; long jump 1984, 88, 92, 96), born in Birmingham, Alabama
- 1961-08-02 Ed West, American NFL tight end (Philadelphia Eagles, Atlanta Falcons), born in Colbert County, Alabama
- 1961-10-31 Alonzo Babers, American track and field athlete, 400m/4X400m relay (Olympic gold 1984), born in Montgomery, Alabama
- 1962-07-18 Jensen Buchanan, American actress (Vicky/Marley-Another World), born in Montgomery, Alabama
Evander Holyfield (61 years old)
1962-10-19 American boxer (Olympic bronze 1988) and world champion (1990-92), born in Atmore, Alabama
Charles Barkley (61 years old)
1963-02-20 American basketball forward (NBA MVP 1993, 11-time All Star, Olympic gold 1996), born in Leeds, Alabama
- 1963-08-06 Kimberley Conrad, American Playboy model (January 1988, Playmate of the year 1989) who married Hugh Hefner, born in Moulton, Alabama
- 1963-09-05 Jeff Brantley, American MLB pitcher and broadcaster (Cincinnati Reds), born in Florence, Alabama
- 1963-12-12 Teresa Blake, American actress (Gloria Marsh-All My Children), born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- 1964-05-06 Kim Oden, US Olympic volleyball player (NCAA Play of Decade-80s), born in Birmingham, Alabama
Courteney Cox (60 years old)
1964-06-15 American actress (Monica Geller on Friends), born in Birmingham, Alabama
- 1964-06-27 Chuck Person, American NBA forward (San Antonio Spurs), born in Brantley, Alabama
- 1964-07-06 Lillie Leatherwood, American 4X400m relayer (Olympic gold 1984), born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- 1964-09-10 Tim Harris, American football defensive end (Pro Bowl 1989; First Team All-Pro 1988, 89 GB Packers; Super Bowl XXIX SF 49ers), born in Birmingham, Alabama
- 1964-11-20 Ned Vaughn, American actor (The Rescuer), born in Huntsville, Alabama
- 1965-04-09 Hal Morris, American baseball infielder (Cincinnati Reds), born in Fort Rucker, Alabama
- 1965-08-25 Cornelius Bennett, American NFL linebacker (Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills), born in Birmingham, Alabama
- 1966-02-22 Resha Riggins, Miss Alabama (1990), born in Trussville Alabama
- 1966-04-05 Scott Dill, American NFL tackle and guard (Tampa Bay Bucs, Minnesota Vikings), born in Birmingham, Alabama
- 1966-08-07 Jimmy Wales, American internet entrepreneur and cofounder of Wikipedia, born in Huntsville, Alabama
- 1966-08-17 Zefross Moss, American NFL tackle (Detroit Lions, NE Patriots), born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- 1966-09-14 Mike Cooley, American guitarist (Drive-By Truckers), born in Tuscumbia, Alabama
- 1966-10-19 Dave Veres, pitcher (Montreal Expos), born in Montgomery, Alabama
- 1967-04-25 Angel Martino, American 50m/100m freestyle swimmer (Olympic gold/2 br-92, 96), born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- 1967-05-05 Brad Baxter, American NFL fullback (NY Jets), born in Dothan, Alabama
- 1967-10-11 Rob Selby, American NFL guard (Arizona Cardinals), born in Birmingham, Alabama
- 1967-12-29 Tony Tolbert, American NFL defensive end (Pro Bowl 1996; Super Bowl 1992, 93, 95; Dallas Cowboys), born in Tuskegee, Alabama
- 1968-03-30 Donna D'Errico, American actress (Baywatch) and Playboy playmate (Sep, 1995), born in Dothan, Alabama
- 1968-04-10 Orlando Jones, American actor and comedian (MADtv, 7 Up spokesman), born in Toulminville, Alabama
- 1968-07-04 Mark Lenzi, American 3m spring diver (Olympic gold 1992), born in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (d. 2012)
- 1968-08-22 Michael Curry, American basketball forward and coach (Detroit Pistons), born in Anniston, Alabama
- 1968-10-12 Leon Lett, American NFL defensive tackle and coach (Dallas Cowboys), born in Mobile, Alabama
- 1969-06-12 Kevin Turner, American football fullback (Philadelphia Eagles) and plaintiff against NFL (concussion case), born in Prattville, Alabama (d. 2016)
- 1969-07-27 Linda Burgess, American basketball forward (L.A. Sparks), born in Madison, Alabama
- 1970-05-25 Octavia Spencer, American actress and producer (The Help, Hidden Figures), born in Montgomery, Alabama
- 1970-09-05 Michael Potts, American pitcher (Milwaukee Brewers), born in Langdale, Alabama
- 1970-09-16 Anthony Marshall, American NFL safety (Chicago Bears), born in Mobile, Alabama
- 1970-09-20 John Copeland, American NFL defensive end (Cin Bengals), born in Lanett, Alabama
- 1971-02-14 Lonnie Johnson, American NFL tight end (Buffalo Bills), born in Mobile, Alabama
- 1971-04-09 Anthony Redmon, American NFL guard (Arizona Cardinals), born in Brewton, Alabama
- 1971-06-14 Fred Baxter, American NFL tight end (NY Jets), born in Brundidge, Alabama
- 1971-10-08 Nate Miller, American NFL and WLAF guard (Frankfurt Galaxy, Atlanta Falcons), born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- 1971-11-05 Erick Walder, American triple jumper, born in Mobile, Alabama
- 1971-12-13 Mike Pelton, American NFL defensive tackle (Indianapolis Colts), born in Goshen, Alabama
Laverne Cox (52 years old)
1972-05-29 American actress (Orange Is the New Black, Laverne Cox Presents: The T Word) and LGBT advocate, born in Mobile, Alabama
- 1972-11-19 David Palmer, American NFL wide receiver (Minnesota Vikings 1994-2002), born in Birmingham, Alabama
- 1972-12-06 James Logan, American NFL linebacker (Seattle Seahawks), born in Opp, Alabama
- 1973-03-06 Terry Adams, pitcher (Chicago Cubs), born in Mobile, Alabama
- 1973-04-17 Theo Ratliff, American NBA forward and center (Detroit Pistons, Philadelphia 76ers), born in Demopolis, Alabama
- 1973-06-12 Jason Caffey, American NBA forward (Chicago Bulls), born in Mobile, Alabama
- 1973-08-13 Sherman Williams, American NFL running back (Dallas Cowboys), born in Mobile, Alabama
- 1973-09-20 Ronald McKinnon, American NFL linebacker, born in Elba, Alabama
- 1973-11-12 Mayte Garcia, American dancer, born in Fort Rucker, Alabama
- 1973-11-26 John Zimmerman, American pairs skater (with partner Steigler), born in Birmingham, Alabama
- 1974-09-10 Ben Wallace, American basketball forward (NBA C'ship 2004; NBA Defensive Player of the Year 2002-03, 2005-06; NBA All-Star 2003–06; Detroit Pistons), born in White Hall, Alabama
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