Gabrielle Carteris (63 years old)
Jan 2 American actress (Andrea in Beverly Hills 90210), born in Scottsdale, Arizona
- Jan 2 Todd Haynes, American director, screenwriter and producer (Safe, Mildred, Pierce), born in Los Angeles, California
- Jan 4 Lee Curreri, American actor (Bruno Martelli-Fame), born in New York City
- Jan 6 Howie Long, American NFL tackle/actor/broadcaster (Broken Arrow), born in Somerville, Massachusetts
- Jan 7 Supriya Pathak, Indian actress, born in Mumbai, India
- Jan 9 Oliver Goldstick, American screenwriter
- Jan 10 Evan Handler, American actor (Dear Mr Wonderful), born in New York City
- Jan 10 Janet Jones, American actress (American Anthem, Flamingo Kid), born in Bridgeton, Missouri
Julia Louis-Dreyfus (63 years old)
Jan 13 American comedienne and actress (Elaine Benes-Seinfeld, SNL, Veep), born in New York City
- Jan 13 Kelly Hrudey, Canadian NHL goalie, 1983-98 (NY Islanders; LA Kings), and broadcaster, born in Edmonton, Alberta
- Jan 15 Yves P. Pelletier, Canadian comedian and film director, born in Laval, Canada
- Jan 17 Brian Helgeland, American writer and film director, born in Providence, Rhode Island
- Jan 18 Jeff Yagher, American actor, born in Lawrence, Kansas
- Jan 19 Paul McCrane, American actor (Hotel New Hampshire, We're Fighting Back), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Jan 19 William Ragsdale, American actor (Fright Night, Mannequin 2, Smooth Talk), born in El Dorado, Arkansas
- Jan 21 Sherry Ramsay, American actress (Trish Mason-As the World Turns), born in Stauton, Virginia
- Jan 24 Nastassja Kinski, German actress (Tess, Cat People), born in Berlin, Germany
- Jan 25 Michele Tobin, American actress (Fitzpatricks), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Jan 27 Dina Bonnevie, Filipina actress (Beautiful Strangers; The Blood Sisters), born in 60) Quezon City, Philippines
- Jan 27 Karen Velez, American Playboy playmate (December, 1984; 1985 Playmate of the Year), born in Rockville Center, New York
About January 1961
How Old? 63 years old
Generation: Baby Boomer
Leap Year: No
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