50+ Celebrities Born on June 18

Jules Burke
May 16, 2024 60 items

June 18 might just be another day on the calendar, but for some of our favorite celebrities, such as Willa Holland, and historical figures, like Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia, both living and deceased, it's the first page of their life story. This list celebrates those stars who light up our screens and stages, all sharing this summer birthday. Whether it’s actors, such as Isabella Rossellini, who’ve stolen scenes or musicians, like Paul McCartney, who’ve topped charts, each has made a mark in their own unique way. Here’s a shoutout to these famous faces as we uncover what makes June 18th a special date in Hollywood and beyond.

  • Paul McCartney
    Paul McCartney, born on June 18, 1942, in Liverpool, England, is a revered figure in the world of music, known for his significant contribution to the legendary band, The Beatles. Before his rise to fame, McCartney's early life was marked by the loss of his mother, Mary, which deeply influenced his songwriting. He attended the Liverpool Institute High School for Boys, where he met George Harrison. McCartney's musical journey began with his first guitar at the age of fourteen, and by sixteen, he had joined John Lennon's band, The Quarrymen, which later evolved into the iconic Beatles. McCartney's creative partnership with John Lennon during the Beatles era resulted in an incredible array of hits that dramatically shaped the landscape of popular music. Their collaborative genius produced timeless classics like "Hey Jude", "Let It Be", and "Yesterday". The Beatles' meteoric rise in the '60s sparked Beatlemania, a global phenomenon that made them one of the most influential bands in history. However, the Beatles disbanded in 1970, prompting McCartney to embark on a solo career. In his post-Beatles career, McCartney continued to make his mark in the music industry. He formed the band Wings with his wife Linda Eastman, which saw considerable success throughout the '70s with hits like "Band on the Run" and "Live and Let Die". McCartney's enduring legacy as a songwriter and performer has earned him numerous accolades, including multiple Grammy Awards. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to music in 1997, firmly cementing his status as one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century.
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  • Isabella Rossellini
    Isabella Rossellini is an Italian actress, filmmaker, author, philanthropist, and model. Born into a family of cinematic royalty on June 18, 1952, in Rome, Italy, she is the daughter of Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman and Italian director Roberto Rossellini. Rossellini's early life was marked by her parents' high-profile careers and their eventual divorce, shaping her unique perspective on fame and personal life. Rossellini's film career began in 1976 with a minor role in A Matter of Time, directed by Vincente Minnelli. However, her breakthrough came in 1986 when she starred in David Lynch's Blue Velvet, a role that earned her widespread acclaim for her intense performance. Rossellini continued to work with Lynch in Wild at Heart and has since starred in numerous films such as Death Becomes Her, Fearless, and Joy. Despite being known primarily for her acting, Rossellini also ventured into writing, directing, and producing, notably creating the series of short films Green Porno, exploring animal behavior. In addition to her acting career, Rossellini's striking features led her to become a successful model. She served as the face of Lancôme for 14 years, becoming one of the highest-paid models worldwide. Beyond her work in film and fashion, Rossellini is committed to conservation efforts, specifically focusing on wildlife preservation. She studied animal behavior and conservation at Hunter College in New York City and has used her platform to raise awareness and funds for various environmental causes.
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  • Willa Holland
    Willa Joanna Chance Holland (born June 18, 1991) is an American actress, voice actress and model. She is known for her roles as Kaitlin Cooper in the Fox teen drama The O.C., Agnes Andrews in The CW series Gossip Girl, Aqua in Kingdom Hearts, and Thea Queen / Speedy in Arrow.
  • Blake Shelton
    Blake Shelton, a household name in the American country music scene, was born on June 18, 1976, in Ada, Oklahoma. From a young age, his talent for music was evident and by the tender age of 16, he had already received a Denbo Diamond Award, Oklahoma's top award for young entertainers. His passion and talent for music would lead him to Nashville at age 17 to chase his dreams. Shelton's professional music career kicked off in 2001 when he signed with Giant Records and released his self-titled debut album, which featured the single "Austin". It became a chart-topper on the Billboard Hot Country Songs and marked the start of his successful journey in the music industry. Over the years, he has produced numerous albums, each one a testament to his musical prowess. Notable amongst them is 2011's Red River Blue, featuring the iconic song "Honey Bee" which went triple platinum. Aside from his successful music career, Shelton also became a prominent TV personality, most notably as a coach on NBC's reality TV singing competition, The Voice. His charismatic personality and sharp wit have won over the hearts of many viewers. Throughout his tenure on the show, he has mentored multiple winners, further establishing his reputation as a significant figure in the world of music.
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  • Renee Olstead
    Renee Olstead (born June 18, 1989) is an American actress and singer. Active since childhood as an actress, she is best known for her roles on the CBS sitcom Still Standing and on the drama The Secret Life of the American Teenager as Madison Cooperstein. In addition, she has recorded four studio albums, primarily of jazz music.
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  • Richard Madden
    Richard Madden (born 18 June 1986) is a Scottish actor and producer. Born and raised near Glasgow, in Renfrewshire, he made his screen debut as a child actor and stage debut whilst a student at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. Madden continued his acting career before landing his breakout role in 2011, as Robb Stark in HBO's fantasy drama Game of Thrones, for which he received the Screen International Award for Star of Tomorrow and two SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series nominations, amongst other accolades. His subsequent roles include leading the first season of the historical fiction series Medici: Masters of Florence (2016) as Cosimo de' Medici, and starring in the films of Disney's Cinderella (2015) and Netflix's romantic comedy Ibiza (2018). In 2018, Madden garnered critical acclaim and international prominence for his leading role as David Budd in the BBC thriller series Bodyguard.
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  • Roger Ebert
    Roger Ebert, renown film critic and journalist, was born on June 18, 1942, in Urbana, Illinois. Fascinated by journalism from a young age, Ebert began his career as a sports writer for The News-Gazette in his hometown. His talent for writing was evident early on and, after graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, he joined the Chicago Sun-Times as their film critic in 1967 - a position he held for over four decades. Ebert's name became synonymous with film critique, largely due to his sharp and insightful reviews. His unique style of criticism, which paired depth of analysis with approachability, made him a popular figure among both cinephiles and casual viewers. An important milestone in his career was his creation of the movie review television program Siskel & Ebert with fellow critic Gene Siskel. This syndicated show, known for its distinctive "thumbs up, thumbs down" rating system, further solidified Ebert's place in popular culture. Aside from his celebrated work as a film critic, Ebert was also an accomplished author. He penned numerous books on cinema, including I Hated, Hated, Hated This Movie and Your Movie Sucks. His dedication to his craft earned him many accolades, the most significant being the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism in 1975, making him the first film critic to receive such honor. Despite facing health complications later in life, Ebert continued to share his passion for cinema until his passing in 2013. His legacy continues to influence the world of film critique, underscoring his status as a seminal figure in the realm of entertainment journalism.
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  • Carol Kane
    Carol Kane, a name that resonates powerfully in the realms of stage, film, and television, is an American actress with an impressive career spanning over five decades. Born on June 18, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was drawn to the world of acting from a young age, eventually making her professional acting debut in 1966 with the experimental theater troupe, The Living Theatre. After a brief stint at the Professional Children's School in New York City, her passion for performance led her to study at the prestigious HB Studio, fortifying her craft under the tutelage of renowned theater personalities Uta Hagen and Lee Strasberg. Kane made her film debut in 1971's Carnal Knowledge, but it was the 1975 film Hester Street that established her as a formidable actress. Her poignant portrayal of a Jewish immigrant earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress. This early success was followed by a series of diverse roles in films like Annie Hall, The Princess Bride, and Scrooged, displaying her versatility as an artist. Kane's unique voice and comedic timing also led her to memorable performances in animation, lending her voice to characters in popular shows like The Simpsons and American Dad. On television, Kane's talent has been equally evident. She received two Emmy Awards for her performance as Simka Dahblitz-Gravas on the sitcom Taxi in the early 1980s. Kane also featured prominently in the hit Netflix series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, earning critical acclaim for her portrayal of eccentric landlord Lillian Kaushtupper. As a stage performer, she graced Broadway productions such as Wicked and Harvey, demonstrating her ability to captivate audiences in various mediums. Carol Kane's enduring presence in the entertainment world, marked by her incredible versatility and unmistakable talent, has solidified her status as one of the most recognizable and respected figures in acting.
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  • Melanie Iglesias
    Melanie Iglesias is Brooklyn born-and-bred. She has Puerto Rican, Italian and Filipino ancestry. She is one of eight children, the second oldest child and is using her experience to "inspire them, and to show them that whatever they want, they can get."
  • Crystal Renn
    Crystal Renn (born June 18, 1986, in Miami, Florida) is an American fashion model and author.
  • Richard Gasquet
    Richard Gabriel Cyr Gasquet (French: [ʁiʃaʁ ɡaskɛ]; born 18 June 1986) is a French professional tennis player. His career-high ATP singles ranking is world No. 7, attained on 9 July 2007. He has won a total of 15 singles titles on the ATP Tour. His best performance in Grand Slam singles tournaments was reaching the semifinals of the 2007 and 2015 Wimbledon Championships and the semifinals of the 2013 US Open. His best performance in ATP World Tour Masters 1000 singles tournaments was being the runner-up in Hamburg in 2005 and Toronto in 2006 and 2012. He won the mixed doubles Grand Slam title at the 2004 French Open, partnering Tatiana Golovin. He won the men's doubles Olympic bronze medal in 2012 with his doubles partner Julien Benneteau. Gasquet is best known for his long groundstrokes and his one-handed backhand.
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  • Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia
    Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia (Russian: Анастаси́я Никола́евна Рома́нова, tr. Anastasíya Nikoláyevna Románova; June 18 [O.S. June 5] 1901 – July 17, 1918) was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, the last sovereign of Imperial Russia, and his wife, Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna. Anastasia was the younger sister of Grand Duchesses Olga, Tatiana, and Maria, and was the elder sister of Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia. She was murdered with her family by a group of Bolsheviks in Yekaterinburg on July 17, 1918. Persistent rumors of her possible escape circulated after her death, fueled by the fact that the location of her burial was unknown during the decades of Communist rule. The abandoned mine serving as a mass grave near Yekaterinburg which held the acidified remains of the Tsar, his wife, and three of their daughters was revealed in 1991. These remains were put to rest at Peter and Paul Fortress in 1998. The bodies of Alexei Nikolaevich and the remaining daughter—either Anastasia or her older sister Maria—were discovered in 2007. Her possible survival has been conclusively disproved. Scientific analysis including DNA testing confirmed that the remains are those of the imperial family, showing that all four grand duchesses were killed in 1918.Several women falsely claimed to have been Anastasia; the best known impostor is Anna Anderson. Anderson's body was cremated upon her death in 1984, but DNA testing in 1994 on available pieces of Anderson's tissue and hair showed no relation to the Romanov family.
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  • Kim Dickens
    Kimberly Jan Dickens (born June 18, 1965) is an American actress. Her film debut was a supporting role in the 1995 comedy film Palookaville. Dickens had lead roles in the films Truth or Consequences, N.M. (1997), Zero Effect, and Mercury Rising (both 1998). She had several supporting roles in films, such as Hollow Man (2000), House of Sand and Fog (2003), The Blind Side (2009), Gone Girl (2014), and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016). On television, Dickens had regular roles in the drama series Deadwood (2004–2006; 2019), Treme (2010–2013), and House of Cards (2015–2017). She starred as Madison Clark on the AMC horror drama series Fear the Walking Dead (2015–2018).
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  • Lou Brock
    Louis Clark Brock (born June 18, 1939) is an American former professional baseball player. He began his 19-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career playing in 1961 for the Chicago Cubs, and spent the majority of his career playing as a left fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985 and the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame in 2014. He is currently a special instructor coach for the St. Louis Cardinals. Brock was best known for breaking Ty Cobb's all-time major league stolen base record in 1977. He was an All-Star for six seasons and a National League (NL) stolen base leader for eight seasons. He led the NL in doubles and triples in 1968. He also led the NL in singles in 1972, and was the runner-up for the NL Most Valuable Player Award in 1974.
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  • Alana de la Garza
    Alana de la Garza (born June 18, 1976) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Connie Rubirosa on the NBC television series Law & Order, Law & Order: LA, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and as Marisol Delko-Caine on CSI: Miami. In 2014 and 2015, she starred as Detective Jo Martinez in the ABC series Forever. From 2016 to 2017, she starred in Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders as Special Agent Clara Seger.
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  • George Mikan
    George Lawrence Mikan Jr. (June 18, 1924 – June 1, 2005), nicknamed Mr. Basketball, was an American professional basketball player for the Chicago American Gears of the National Basketball League (NBL) and the Minneapolis Lakers of the NBL, the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA). Invariably playing with thick, round spectacles, the 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m), 245 lb (111 kg) Mikan is seen as one of the pioneers of professional basketball, redefining it as a game of so-called big men with his prolific rebounding, shot blocking, and his talent to shoot over smaller defenders with his ambidextrous hook shot, the result of his namesake Mikan Drill. He also utilized the underhanded free-throw shooting technique long before Rick Barry made it his signature shot.Mikan had a successful playing career, winning seven NBL, BAA, and NBA championships, an NBA All-Star Game MVP trophy, and three scoring titles. He was a member of the first four NBA All-Star games, and the first six All-BAA and All-NBA Teams. Mikan was so dominant that he caused several rule changes in the NBA: among them, the introduction of the goaltending rule, the widening of the foul lane—known as the "Mikan Rule"—and the creation of the shot clock.After his playing career, Mikan became one of the founders of the American Basketball Association (ABA), serving as commissioner of the league. He was also vital for the forming of the Minnesota Timberwolves. In his later years, Mikan was involved in a long-standing legal battle against the NBA, fighting to increase the meager pensions for players who had retired before the league became lucrative. In 2005, Mikan died after a long battle with diabetes.For his accomplishments, Mikan was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1959, made the 25th and 35th NBA Anniversary Teams of 1970 and 1980, and was elected one of the NBA's 50 Greatest Players ever in 1996. Since April 2001, a statue of Mikan shooting his trademark hook shot graces the entrance of the Timberwolves' Target Center.
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  • Emma Heming
    Emma Frances Heming Willis (born June 18, 1978) is an English-American model and actress.
  • Christina Pazsitzky
    Christina Pazsitzky (born June 18, 1976), known by her stage name Christina P, is a Canadian-American stand-up comedian, podcaster, writer, host and TV personality. Pazsitzky co-hosts Your Mom's House podcast. She lives with her family in Los Angeles, California.
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  • Alison Moyet
    Geneviève Alison Jane Moyet ( MOY-ay; born 18 June 1961) is an English singer, songwriter and performer noted for her powerful bluesy contralto voice. She came to prominence as half of the duo Yazoo (also known as Yaz), but has since mainly worked as a solo artist. Her worldwide album sales have reached a certified 23 million, with over 2 million singles sold. All nine of her studio albums and three compilation albums have charted in the Top 30 UK Album Chart, with two of the albums reaching number one. She has also achieved nine Top 30 singles and five Top 10 hits in the UK Singles Chart. Her most recent album, her ninth, Other, was released 16 June 2017.
  • Antonio Gates
    Antonio Ethan Gates Jr. (born June 18, 1980) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He has been selected into the Pro Bowl eight times and is a five-time All-Pro.Gates was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2003 after playing college basketball for Kent State University. He attended college at Kent State his junior and senior years after brief stints at Michigan State University and Eastern Michigan University. He is the Chargers' career leader in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. In 2015, he became the second tight end and ninth player overall to record 100 career touchdown receptions. Following the 2017 season, the Chargers did not renew his contract, and he was not expected to play in 2018, but pre-season injuries depleted the Chargers at tight end, and the Chargers re-signed him in September 2018, and he went on to play in every regular and post-season game for the Chargers. He ranks sixth in career touchdown receptions, with 116, and leads all active players in this category, as well as leading all tight ends in NFL history.
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  • Tara Platt
    Tara Platt (born June 18, 1978) is an American actress, voice actress and producer who has provided voices for dozens of English language versions of Japanese anime films, television series and video games. Her notable roles in anime include Temari in Naruto and Reina in Rave Master. In video games, she has voiced Noir in Tales of the Abyss and Mitsuru Kirijo in Persona 3, Anna Williams from the Tekken series, as well as characters in Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Saints Row: The Third, Soulcalibur IV and League of Legends. On screen she has appeared in television shows like Scandal, Hawaii Five-0, Castle and Revenge, as well as the feature film The Call. She has a production company Monkey Kingdom Productions with her husband, Yuri Lowenthal, where they have produced several films that have made the film festival rounds and a live action web series called Shelf Life. They authored the book Voice-Over Voice Actor and its follow-up The Extended Edition which gives career tips.
  • Uday Hussein
    Uday Saddam Hussein al-Tikriti (Arabic: عُدي صدّام حُسين‎) (18 June 1964 – 22 July 2003) was the eldest child of Saddam Hussein by his first wife, Sajida Talfah, and the brother of Qusay Hussein. Uday was seen, for several years, as the likely successor to his father, but lost the place as heir apparent to Qusay due to injuries he sustained in an assassination attempt, his increasingly erratic behavior, and his troubled relationship with the family. His reputed actions include multiple allegations of rape, murder and torture, including torture of Iraqi Olympic athletes and the national football team. He was several times imprisoned, exiled and received a nominal death sentence by his father's regime. Following the United States-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, he was killed alongside his brother Qusay and nephew Mustapha by an American task force after a prolonged gunfight in Mosul.
  • Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
    Pierre-Emerick Emiliano François Aubameyang (born 18 June 1989) is a Gabonese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Chelsea and is the captain of the Gabon national team. He is known for his pace, finishing, and off-ball movement. Aubameyang plays mainly as a striker, but has also been deployed as a wide forward. Born in Laval, Aubameyang is the son of former Gabon captain Pierre Aubameyang. Aubameyang made his debut for the Gabon national team in 2009 at age 19, and ranks their all-time top goalscorer, having registered 24 goals in 59 games for his country. He has represented Gabon in three Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, as well as the 2012 Summer Olympics. For his performances at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, Aubameyang was named CAF African Footballer of the Year, becoming the first Gabonese player to win the award and the second European born player after Frederic Kanoute.
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  • Bruiser Brody
    Frank Donald Goodish (June 18, 1946 – July 17, 1988) was an American professional wrestler who earned his greatest fame under the ring name Bruiser Brody. He also worked as King Kong Brody, The Masked Marauder, and Red River Jack. Over the years Brody became synonymous with the hardcore wrestling brawling style that often saw one or more of the participants bleeding by the time the match was over. In his prime he worked as a "special attraction" wrestler in North America, making select appearances for various promotions such as World Class Championship Wrestling, World Wrestling Federation, Central States Wrestling, Championship Wrestling from Florida, and the American Wrestling Association among others. He worked regularly in Japan for All Japan Pro Wrestling. Goodish died in 1988 from stab wounds suffered backstage in a shower during a wrestling event in Puerto Rico.
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  • Maggie McNamara
    Marguerite "Maggie" McNamara (June 18, 1928 – February 18, 1978) was a stage, film, and television actress and model from the United States. McNamara began her career as a teenage fashion model. She came to public attention in the controversial film The Moon Is Blue directed by Otto Preminger, reprising the role she played in the Chicago production of the play. She earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her role in the film. By the mid-1950s, McNamara's career began to decline. She appeared in two films after The Moon Is Blue and made her final film in 1963. After five guest-starring roles in television series in early 1960s, she retired from acting. For the remainder of her life, she worked as a typist in New York City. On February 18, 1978, McNamara died of a barbiturate overdose at the age of 49.
  • Bruce Smith
    Bruce Bernard Smith (born June 18, 1963) is a former American football defensive end for the Buffalo Bills and the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was a member of the Buffalo Bills teams that played in four consecutive Super Bowls as AFC champions. The holder of the NFL career record for quarterback sacks with 200, Smith was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009, his first year of eligibility. Smith was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006.
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  • Lisa Barbuscia
    Lisa Barbuscia (born June 18, 1971), also known as Lisa B, is an American model, singer and actress.
  • Sandy Alomar, Jr.
    Santos "Sandy" Alomar Velázquez Jr. (Spanish pronunciation: [aloˈmaɾ], ; born June 18, 1966) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball catcher, coach, and manager. He played in Major League Baseball catcher for the San Diego Padres, Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies, Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Mets between 1988 and 2007.Alomar is a six-time All-Star. He is the son of former major leaguer Sandy Alomar Sr. and the brother of Hall of Fame second baseman Roberto Alomar.
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  • Jeanette MacDonald
    Jeanette Anna MacDonald (June 18, 1903 – January 14, 1965) was an American singer and actress best remembered for her musical films of the 1930s with Maurice Chevalier (The Love Parade, Love Me Tonight, The Merry Widow and One Hour With You) and Nelson Eddy (Naughty Marietta, Rose-Marie, and Maytime). During the 1930s and 1940s she starred in 29 feature films, four nominated for Best Picture Oscars (The Love Parade, One Hour with You, Naughty Marietta and San Francisco), and recorded extensively, earning three gold records. She later appeared in opera, concerts, radio, and television. MacDonald was one of the most influential sopranos of the 20th century, introducing opera to film-going audiences and inspiring a generation of singers.
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  • Bud Collyer
    Bud Collyer (born Clayton Johnson Heermance Jr., June 18, 1908 – September 8, 1969) was an American radio actor/announcer who became one of the nation's first major television game show stars. He is best remembered for his work as the first host of the TV game shows Beat the Clock and To Tell the Truth, but he was also famous in the roles of Clark Kent/Superman on radio and in animated cartoons, initially in theatrical short subjects and later on television. He also recorded a number of long-playing 33 1/3 R.P.M. record albums for children. Some of these had Bible stories, in keeping with his strong connections with his church & deep spirituality.