50+ Celebrities Born on January 20

Jules Burke
May 13, 2024 60 items

January 20th isn't just another day; it's the birthday of some of the world's most beloved celebrities. From actors, such as Evan Peters, and singers, like Paul Stanley, to influential figures, like Bill Maher, this date has given us a variety of stars whose talents and achievements have captivated audiences globally. This list celebrates those famous celebrities and historical figures, such as Buzz Aldrin, both living and deceased born on January 20, exploring how they've made their mark and why they continue to inspire fans around the world. Whether you're a fan of cinema, music, or sheer star power, thereā€™s someone here for everyone to admire.

  • Bill Maher, known for his incisive wit and controversial commentary, carved a unique niche in the entertainment industry with his acerbic political humor. Born on January 20, 1956, in New York City, he was raised in River Vale, New Jersey. Maher's interest in comedy was piqued during his university years at Cornell, where he studied English and History. After graduating in 1978, he ventured into stand-up comedy, eventually making appearances on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and The Late Show with David Letterman. Maher's breakthrough came in 1993 when he began hosting Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher, a late-night political talk show that ran on Comedy Central and later ABC. The show, which combined elements of political debate and comedy, earned 18 Emmy nominations throughout its run. Despite its cancellation in 2002 due to controversial remarks made by Maher post 9/11, it solidified Maher's reputation as an outspoken and fearless comic. In 2003, Maher found a new platform on HBO with Real Time with Bill Maher, which continues his tradition of blending political discussion with humor. The format allows for more in-depth conversations and has featured a wide array of guests, from politicians to celebrities. It has received multiple Emmy nominations and critical acclaim for its unfiltered examination of contemporary issues. Maher's impact extends beyond television; he has authored several books, produced a documentary, Religulous, and regularly performs stand-up comedy. His bold approach to comedy and politics ensures his place as one of the most influential voices in American entertainment.
  • Stacey Dash, an American actress and former talk show host, has made significant strides in the entertainment industry. Born on January 20, 1967, in The Bronx, New York, Dash's journey into the world of acting began with her debut in the television series Farrell for the People in 1982. She later gained widespread recognition for her role as Dionne Davenport in the 1995 hit film Clueless, a performance that firmly established her place in Hollywood. Dash's acting career is marked by a variety of roles across both television and film. After her breakout role in Clueless, she reprised her character for the subsequent television series, which ran from 1996 to 1999. Her other notable appearances include roles in TV shows like The Cosby Show, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and films such as Renaissance Man and View from the Top. Despite facing numerous challenges along the way, Dash's resilience and dedication have seen her evolve into a versatile actress with a diverse portfolio. Beyond her acting career, Dash has made forays into the world of politics and broadcasting. She joined Fox News as a contributor in 2014, offering her perspectives on cultural and political issues. In 2018, she briefly ventured into politics, announcing her run for Congress in California's 44th district, although she withdrew her candidacy shortly after. Through all her endeavors, Stacey Dash has remained a figure of interest, not only for her versatility and talent but also for her boldness in navigating different spheres of public life.
  • Evan Thomas Peters (born January 20, 1987) is an American actor, best known for his multiple roles on the FX anthology series American Horror Story, Stan Bowes in the first season of the FX drama POSE and his role as the mutant Quicksilver in the superhero films X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), X-Men: Apocalypse (2016), and Dark Phoenix (2019). He made his acting debut in the 2004 drama film Clipping Adam and starred in the ABC science fiction series Invasion from 2005 to 2006. From 2004 to 2010, Peters appeared in numerous national commercials for established brands such as Kelloggs, Papa John's Pizza and PlayStation. During this time he also had recurring roles on Disney Channel's Phil of the Future and The CW's One Tree Hill. In 2010, he had a supporting role in the superhero film Kick-Ass.
  • George Burns, born Nathan Birnbaum on January 20, 1896, was a celebrated American comedian, actor, singer, and writer. His career spanned an impressive seven decades, originating in vaudeville with his wife Gracie Allen. His iconic arched eyebrow and cigar smoke punctuation became his trademark as he regaled audiences with his humor and wit. He was known for his comedic timing, his distinctive voice, and his ability to break the fourth wall, which set him apart from many of his contemporaries. Burns's career took a major turn when he partnered with Gracie Allen in 1922, forming one of the most successful comedy duos of their time. Their act, "Burns and Allen," thrived not only in vaudeville but also in radio, television, and film. The pair was known for their playful banter, with Burns playing the straight man to Allen's scatterbrained character. Their show, The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, was a staple in American homes throughout the 1950s. After Allen's retirement in 1958, Burns continued to work in the entertainment industry, proving his versatility by embracing a solo career. He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Sunshine Boys in 1975, at the age of 79, making him one of the oldest Oscar winners in history. In addition to his acting career, Burns authored several books, further showcasing his talent for storytelling. He passed away in 1996 at the age of 100, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and entertainment that continues to resonate with audiences today.
  • David Keith Lynch (born January 20, 1946) is an American filmmaker, painter, musician, actor, and photographer. He is best known for the acclaimed films Blue Velvet (1986) and Mulholland Drive (2001), regarded by some critics as among the best films of their respective decades, and for his successful 1990ā€“91 television series Twin Peaks, which led to him being labeled "the first popular Surrealist" by noted film critic Pauline Kael. His 1977 debut film Eraserhead is regarded as a widely influential cult film. A recipient of an Academy Honorary Award in 2019, he has received three Academy Award nominations for Best Director, and has won France's CĆ©sar Award for Best Foreign Film twice, as well as the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and a Golden Lion award for lifetime achievement at the Venice Film Festival. He has been described by The Guardian as "the most important director of this era", while AllMovie called him "the Renaissance man of modern American filmmaking".Born to a middle-class family in Missoula, Montana, Lynch spent his childhood traveling around the United States before he studied painting at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia, where he first made the transition to producing short films. He moved to Los Angeles, where he produced his first motion picture, the surrealist horror film Eraserhead (1977). After Eraserhead became a success on the midnight movie circuit, Lynch was employed to direct the biographical film The Elephant Man (1980), from which he gained mainstream success. He was then employed by the De Laurentiis Entertainment Group and proceeded to make two films: the science-fiction epic Dune (1984), which proved to be a critical and commercial failure, and then a neo-noir mystery film Blue Velvet (1986), which stirred controversy over its violence but later grew in critical reputation. Next, Lynch created his own television series with Mark Frost, the popular murder mystery entitled Twin Peaks (1990ā€“1991). He also created a cinematic prequel, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992), a road film Wild at Heart (1990) and a family film The Straight Story (1999) in the same period. Turning further towards surrealist filmmaking, three of his subsequent films operated on dream logic non-linear narrative structures: Lost Highway (1997), Mulholland Drive (2001), and Inland Empire (2006). Meanwhile, Lynch embraced the Internet as a medium, producing several web-based shows, such as the animated DumbLand (2002) and the surreal sitcom Rabbits (2002). Lynch and Frost reunited for the Showtime limited series Twin Peaks: The Return (2017), with Lynch co-writing and directing every episode. Lynch's other artistic endeavours include: his work as a musician, encompassing three studio albumsā€”BlueBOB (2001), Crazy Clown Time (2011) and The Big Dream (2013)ā€”as well as music and sound design for a variety of his films; painting and photography; writing three booksā€”Images (1994), Catching the Big Fish (2006), and Room to Dream (2018); and directing several music videos and advertisements, including the Dior promotional film Lady Blue Shanghai (2006). An avid practitioner of Transcendental Meditation (TM), Lynch founded the David Lynch Foundation in 2005, which sought to fund the teaching of TM in schools and has since widened its scope to other at-risk populations, including the homeless, veterans and refugees.
  • Rainn Dietrich Wilson is an American actor, comedian, writer, director, and producer who is perhaps best recognized for his role as eccentric paper salesman Dwight Schrute on NBC's hit television series The Office. Born in Seattle, Washington on January 20, 1966, Wilson's journey into the world of performing arts began at a young age. He attended Tufts University and the University of Washington before honing his acting skills at New York University's Graduate Acting Program at the Tisch School of the Arts. Wilson's career took off in the late 1990s with appearances on popular TV shows such as CSI, Charmed, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. As Dwight Schrute, Wilson secured three Emmy nominations, solidifying his reputation as a talented comedic actor. His film credits are equally impressive, including roles in Almost Famous, Juno, and Super. Wilson also lent his voice to the Dreamworks film Monsters vs. Aliens. Rainn Wilson's talents extend beyond acting. He is the co-creator of the popular digital media company SoulPancake, which produces content that explores life's big questions. The multifaceted entertainer also penned his autobiography titled The Bassoon King: My Life in Art, Faith, and Idiocy. Despite his success in Hollywood, Wilson has remained true to his roots, frequently advocating for Baha'i faith causes and lending his support to various philanthropic efforts. Wilson's diverse talent and genuine passion for his craft make him an admired figure both on and off-screen.
  • Buzz Aldrin, born Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr., is an American astronaut and mechanical engineer who made significant contributions to the history of space exploration. Born on January 20, 1930, in Montclair, New Jersey, Aldrin graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and later earned a doctorate in astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Aldrin's name came into prominence when he joined NASA's Astronaut Group 3 in 1963. His first spaceflight occurred in 1966 aboard Gemini 12, where he set a record for extravehicular activity and effectively proved that astronauts could work outside spacecraft. However, it was his second spaceflight that would etch his name in gold in the annals of history. As a member of the Apollo 11 mission, Aldrin became the second person to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969, following mission commander Neil Armstrong. This monumental achievement was watched by millions around the globe and stands as a pivotal moment in human space exploration. Post-NASA career, Aldrin continued to advocate for space exploration and has written numerous books and papers on the subject. He proposed a special spacecraft cycling system, now known as the Aldrin cycler, aiming to provide regular, cost-effective travel to Mars. To this day, Aldrin has remained a prominent figure in the public eye, often speaking at events and appearing in popular culture as an icon of human adventure and discovery. His life serves as a testament to the power of human ambition and the limitless possibilities of exploration.
  • Sophie, Countess of Wessex, (born Sophie Helen Rhys-Jones; 20 January 1965), is a member of the British royal family. She is the wife of Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, the youngest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Married in 1999, she worked in public relations until 2002 and now is a full-time working member of the royal family who splits her time between her work in support of the Queen and a large number of her own charities and organisations. The Earl and Countess have two children: Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn, who are respectively thirteenth and twelfth in line to the British throne.
  • Bryan Ray "Skeet" Ulrich (born January 20, 1970) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles in popular 1990s films, as Billy Loomis in Scream and Chris Hooker in The Craft. Since 2017, he has starred as FP Jones on The CW's Riverdale. His other television roles include Paul Callan in the short-lived ABC drama Miracles, Johnston Jacob "Jake" Green, Jr. in the television series Jericho, and L.A.P.D. Detective Rex Winters, a Marine Veteran from the Law & Order franchise.
  • Kirsty Jane Gallacher (born 20 January 1976) is a British television presenter.
  • Lorenzo Fernando Lamas (born January 20, 1958) is an American actor. He is best known for his role of Lance Cumson, the irresponsible grandson of Angela Channing ā€” played by Jane Wyman ā€” in the soap opera Falcon Crest (1981ā€“1990), for which he received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor ā€“ Series, Miniseries or Television Film. Lamas is also known for his roles as Reno Raines in the crime drama series Renegade (1992ā€“1997), and Hector Ramirez in the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful (2004ā€“2006).He served as a judge on ABC television's Are You Hot?, and starred in his own reality show, Leave It to Lamas, a series about his real-life family.
  • Paul Stanley (born Stanley Bert Eisen; January 20, 1952) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and painter, best known for being the rhythm guitarist and co-lead vocalist of the rock band Kiss. He is the writer or co-writer of many of the band's highest-charting hits. Stanley established The Starchild character for his Kiss persona. Hit Parader ranked him 18th on their list of Top 100 Metal Vocalists of All Time. Gibson.com Readers Poll also named him 13th on their list of Top 25 Frontmen.
  • Celestine Cruz Gonzaga-Soriano (born January 20, 1984), better known as Toni Gonzaga, is a Filipino singer, television host and actress.
  • Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott (born January 20, 1995), better known by his stage name Joey Badass (stylized as Joey Bada$$), is an American rapper, actor, and record producer. Raised in Brooklyn, New York, he is a founding member of the hip-hop collective Pro Era, with whom he has released three mix-tapes, which were heavily influenced by Nas, Tupac, Black Thought, J Dilla, and others. His music focuses on insightful street tales and socio-political issues in his rhymes, smoothed out by sample-heavy production heard on official debut B4.DA.$$ (2015) and All-Amerikkkan Bada$$ (2017). Joey Badass released his debut mixtape, 1999, on June 12, 2012, to critical acclaim and recognition, followed by Rejex in September, and Summer Knights on July 1, 2013. His debut studio album, B4.DA.$$, was released January 20, 2015. In July 2016, he made his television debut on the USA Network series Mr. Robot. His second studio album ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$ was released on April 7, 2017.
  • Ahmir Khalib Thompson (born January 20, 1971), known professionally as Questlove (stylized as ?uestlove), is an American musician and music journalist. He is the drummer and joint frontman (with Black Thought) for the Grammy Award-winning band The Roots. The Roots has been serving as the in-house band for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon since February 17, 2014. Questlove is also one of the producers of the Broadway musical Hamilton. He is the cofounder of Okayplayer and OkayAfrica. Additionally, he is an adjunct instructor at the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at New York University.Questlove has produced recordings for artists including Elvis Costello, Common, D'Angelo, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Bilal, Jay-Z, Nikka Costa, and more recently, Al Green, Amy Winehouse, and John Legend. He is a member of the production teams the Soulquarians, The Randy Watson Experience, The Soultronics, The Beat Biters (with producers Just Blaze and 9th Wonder), The Grand Negaz, and The Grand Wizzards.
  • Rudolph Ernst Boesch (; born January 20, 1928) is a retired United States Navy SEAL and a two-time competitor on the reality competition show Survivor. Boesch was born and raised in Rochester, New York, and enlisted in the United States Navy at age 17. He became a Underwater Demolition Team (UDT) Frogman in 1951, serving on two UDT Teams. He was chosen as one of the first SEALs, becoming Chief of the Boat of newly created SEAL Team TWO in 1962. Starting in 1968 and 1970, Boesch completed two combat deployments during the Vietnam War, where he earned the Bronze Star for heroic action. During that time and later, Boesch set physical and operational standards at SEAL Team TWO. In 1987, he became Senior Enlisted Advisor for United States Special Operations Command. Designated the "Bullfrog", the longest-serving SEAL still on active duty, Boesch achieved considerable renown within the force for his physical fitness training regimens and his military appearance. After 45 years of continuous service, he retired from the Navy in 1990 as a Master Chief Petty Officer. The oldest competitor on the inaugural Survivor: Borneo at 72 years of age, Boesch finished in third place. The program was the top-rated show on American television during the summer of 2000, and with his gruff, cantankerous manner, and his politically incorrect "Rudyisms", he became one of the show's most popular contestants. Boesch set the age record again when he competed on Survivor: All-Stars at 75. He parlayed his fame into several other television appearances, including hosting the show Combat Missions in 2002.
  • Erin Elizabeth Wasson (January 20, 1982) is an American fashion model, actress, fashion designer and stylist.
  • Gary Barlow (born 20 January 1971) is an English producer, musician, songwriter and singer. He is best known as the lead singer of the British pop group Take That. Barlow also served as head judge on The X Factor UK in 2011, 2012 and 2013 and Let It Shine in 2017. Barlow is one of Britain's most successful songwriters, having written fourteen number one singles and twenty-four top 10 hits. As a solo artist he has had three number one singles, six top 10 singles and two number one albums, and has additionally had seventeen top 5 hits, twelve number one singles and eight number one albums with Take That.Barlow has received six Ivor Novello Awards from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, including the award for Outstanding Services to British Music. He has sold over 50 million records worldwide.
  • Nicholas Edward Foles (born January 20, 1989) is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arizona and was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. In Week 9 of the 2013 season, he became the second quarterback to post a perfect passer rating (158.3) while passing for more than 400 yards, and also the first quarterback in NFL history to post a perfect passer rating and throw seven touchdowns in a single game. It was the 60th time in NFL history that a perfect passer rating was achieved overall. After stints with the Rams and the Chiefs, Foles returned to the Eagles in 2017. After Carson Wentz was injured late in the regular season, Foles led the Eagles to the franchise's third Super Bowl appearance. There, they defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII for their first Super Bowl title, with Foles being named the game's MVP.
  • Joel David Rifkin (born January 20, 1959) is an American serial killer. In 1994, he was sentenced to 203 years in prison for the murders of nine women between 1989 and 1993. He is believed to have killed up to 17 victims between 1989 and 1993 in New York City and on Long Island, New York. Although he often hired sex workers in Brooklyn and Manhattan, he lived in East Meadow, a suburban hamlet on Long Island.
  • Born in Liverpool, England, Tom Baker rose to global recognition with his iconic portrayal of the Doctor in the long-running British science fiction series Doctor Who. His intense zeal and eccentric personality translated brilliantly into the Fourth Doctor and made a persistent impact on the franchise. He held the role longer than any other actor, serving from 1974 to 1981, thereby setting a high standard for those who followed in his footsteps. Baker's journey into acting was not linear. Prior to his stint as the Doctor, he spent several years in monastic life, considering a spiritual career before opting for theatrical pursuits. After leaving the monastery, he joined the Royal Army Medical Corps, and later attended Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama. His first breakthrough came in 1968 when he joined the National Theatre and worked with renowned director Laurence Olivier. Baker's post-Doctor Who career was as diverse as his early life. His resonant voice became a valuable asset, contributing to various radio dramas and audiobooks. He lent his voice to Little Britain, an acclaimed BBC comedy series, and voiced characters in popular animated shows like The Simpsons. Despite his diverse roles, Tom Baker's legacy is undeniably tied to the Doctor, a testament to his indelible performance and the enduring appeal of the character. His iconic multi-colored scarf, his wit, and his eccentricity continue to shape the public's perception of the Time Lord. Through his portrayal of the Doctor, Baker has etched himself into the annals of pop culture history.
  • Ronald Harper (born January 20, 1964) is an American retired professional basketball player and five-time National Basketball Association (NBA) champion. He played for four teams in the NBA between 1986 and 2001.
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    James Thomas Denton Jr. (born January 20, 1963) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Mike Delfino on Desperate Housewives.
  • Kellyanne Elizabeth Conway (nĆ©e Fitzpatrick; born January 20, 1967) is an American pollster, political consultant, and pundit who serves as counselor to the president in the administration of U.S. president Donald Trump. She was previously Trump's campaign manager, having been appointed in August 2016; Conway is the first woman to have run a successful U.S. presidential campaign. She has previously held roles as campaign manager and strategist in the Republican Party, and was formerly president and CEO of The Polling Company, Inc./WomanTrend.Despite living in Trump World Tower for seven years from 2001 to 2008 and having conducted private polls for Trump in late 2013 when he was considering running for governor of New York, Conway initially endorsed Ted Cruz in the Republican presidential primaries in 2016 and chaired a pro-Cruz political action committee. After Cruz withdrew from the race, Trump appointed Conway as a senior advisor and later campaign manager. On December 22, 2016, Trump announced that Conway would join his administration as counselor to the president. On November 29, 2017, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that Conway would oversee White House efforts to combat the opioid overdose epidemic.Since Trump's inauguration, Conway has been embroiled in a series of controversies: using the phrase "alternative facts", making reference to a "Bowling Green massacre" that never occurred, and claiming that Michael Flynn had the full confidence of the president hours before he was dismissed. Members of Congress from both parties called for an investigation of an apparent ethics violation after she publicly endorsed commercial products associated with the president's daughter, Ivanka Trump. In June 2019, the US Office of Special Counsel recommended that Conway be fired for "unprecedented" multiple violations of the Hatch Act of 1939.
  • Federico Fellini, (Italian: [fedeĖˆriĖko felĖˆliĖni]; 20 January 1920 ā€“ 31 October 1993) was an Italian film director and screenwriter. Known for his distinct style that blends fantasy and baroque images with earthiness, he is recognized as one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time. His films have ranked, in polls such as Cahiers du cinĆ©ma and Sight & Sound, as some of the greatest films of all time. Sight & Sound lists his 1963 film 8Ā½ as the 10th-greatest film of all time. In a career spanning almost fifty years, Fellini won the Palme d'Or for La Dolce Vita, was nominated for twelve Academy Awards and won four in the category of Best Foreign Language Film, the most for any director in the history of the Academy. At the 65th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, he received an honorary award for Lifetime Achievement. Besides La Dolce Vita and 8Ā½, his other well-known films include La Strada, Nights of Cabiria, Juliet of the Spirits, Satyricon, Amarcord and Fellini's Casanova.
  • William Robert Young (born 20 January 1979) is a British singer-songwriter and actor from Wokingham, England, who came to prominence after winning the 2002 inaugural series of the ITV talent contest Pop Idol, making him the first winner of the worldwide Idol franchise. His double A-sided debut single "Anything Is Possible" / "Evergreen" was released two weeks after the show's finale and became the fastest-selling debut single in the UK. Young also came in fifth place in World Idol performing the single "Light My Fire" written by the band the Doors. As a teenager, Young studied politics at the University of Exeter before moving to London, where he studied musical theatre at Arts Educational School. Young put his studies on hold in late 2001 to become a contestant on Pop Idol. After winning the competition the following year, he released his debut album From Now On (2002) which went straight to number one. Friday's Child (2003) followed and enjoyed greater success, eventually going platinum five times in the UK and spawning three top five singles. His following albums Keep On (2005), Let It Go (2008) and Echoes (2011) also went multi-platinum and his most recent release 85% Proof (2015) became his fourth UK number-one album. His albums have spawned many songs that have achieved top ten positions in the UK, four of which went to the number one spot. Young has also undertaken numerous concert tours, and has accumulated multiple honours, including two Brit Awards from 12 nominations, and the estimated worldwide sale of over eight million albums. Young's net worth was estimated at Ā£13.5 million in April 2012.Alongside his music career, Young has acted in film, on stage and in television. For his performance in the 2013 London revival of the musical Cabaret, he was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical. He has also participated in philanthropy and released books Anything is Possible (2002), On Camera, Off Duty (2004) and his autobiography Funny Peculiar (2012).
  • Patricia Neal (born Patsy Louise Neal, January 20, 1926 ā€“ August 8, 2010) was an American actress of stage and screen. She was best known for her film roles as World War II widow Helen Benson in The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951), wealthy matron Emily Eustace Failenson in Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), and the worn-out housekeeper Alma Brown in Hud (1963), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. She featured as the matriarch in the television film The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (1971); her role as Olivia Walton was re-cast for the series it inspired, The Waltons.
  • Kerri Kenney-Silver (born January 20, 1970) is an American actress, comedian, writer, singer, and musician. She is best known for starring as Trudy Wiegel on Comedy Central's mockumentary series Reno 911! and previously for her sketch comedy work on MTV's The State, where she was the show's lone female cast member. She has also appeared with recurring roles on sitcoms such as Superstore, 2 Broke Girls, Love, and The Ellen Show. In the mid-late 1990s, Kenney fronted the all-female rock band Cake Like.
  • Edward Glenn "Fireball" Roberts Jr. (January 20, 1929 ā€“ July 2, 1964) was an American stock car racer.
  • Jeffrey Edward Epstein (January 20, 1953 ā€“ August 10, 2019) was an American financier and convicted sex offender. Epstein began his professional life as a teacher, then changed to the banking and finance sector in various roles. During his financial career, he became a multimillionaire. Until his conviction for sex crimes in 2008, he had contact with many people among the world's financial, political, scientific, and cultural elite.In 2005, police in Palm Beach, Florida began investigating Epstein after a parent complained that he had sexually abused her 14-year-old daughter. Epstein pleaded guilty and was convicted by a Florida state court of soliciting a prostitute and of procuring an underage girl for prostitution in 2008. He served almost 13 months in custody, with work release, as part of a plea deal; federal officials had identified 36 girls, some as young as 14 years old, whom Epstein sexually abused.Epstein was arrested again on July 6, 2019, on federal charges for sex trafficking of minors in Florida and New York. He died in his jail cell on August 10, 2019.