Famous People

Leonardo DiCaprio

The star of Titanic and Scorsese's recurring lead, who won the Oscar for The Revenant. Born in Los Angeles on 11 November 1974 at 2:47 in the morning.

Jack Nicholson

The actor who won three Oscars from twelve nominations, from One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest to As Good as It Gets. Born in New Jersey on 22 April 1937 at 11:00.

Robert De Niro

Martin Scorsese's actor and twice an Oscar winner, for The Godfather Part II and Raging Bull. Born in New York on 17 August 1943 at 3:00 in the morning.

Robin Williams

The comedian and actor whose improvisation seemed faster than thought, from Mrs. Doubtfire to the Genie in Aladdin. Born in Chicago on 21 July 1951 at 13:34.

Brad Pitt

The actor and producer who won the Oscar for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on 18 December 1963 at 6:31 Central Time.

Angelina Jolie

The actress and director who worked for twenty years with the UN Refugee Agency. Born in Los Angeles on 4 June 1975 at 9:09 in the morning.

Tom Hanks

The actor who won the Oscar two years running, for Philadelphia and Forrest Gump. Born in Concord, California, on 9 July 1956 at 11:17.

Margaret Thatcher

The first woman to be Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, known as the Iron Lady. Born in Grantham on 13 October 1925 at 9:00 GMT.

Charles III

King of the United Kingdom, who waited for the throne longer than any heir in British history. Born at Buckingham Palace on 14 November 1948 at 21:14 GMT.

Barack Obama

The forty-fourth president of the United States and the first African American in the White House. Born in Honolulu on 4 August 1961 at 19:24 Hawaii time.

Michael Jackson

Author of Thriller, the best-selling album ever made. Born in Gary on 29 August 1958 at 19:33 Central Standard Time.

Meryl Streep

The actress with more Oscar nominations than anyone. Born in Summit on 22 June 1949 at 08:05 Eastern Daylight Time.