Famous Birthdays on August 17: Celebrities Born Today
40 famous people born on August 17, from the oldest legends to today's stars. All Leo.
Which celebrities were born on August 17? From actors and musicians to athletes and authors, here are 40 famous people who celebrate their birthday on August 17. Everyone born on this date falls under the Leo zodiac sign.
Maureen O'Hara (born 1920)
Who is Maureen O'Hara? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Tarja Turunen (born 1977)
Who is Tarja Turunen? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Charles I of Austria (born 1887)
Who is Charles I of Austria? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
[Georgia Ziadie](/celebrity-style/georgia-ziadie-fashion figure-bio) (born 1949)
Who is Georgia Ziadie? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Tom Courtney (born 1933)
Who is Tom Courtney? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Uhm Jeong-hwa (born 1969)
Who is Uhm Jeong-hwa? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
John III Sobieski (born 1629)
Who is John III Sobieski? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Patricia Grace (born 1937)
Who is Patricia Grace? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Taissa Farmiga (born 1994)
Who is Taissa Farmiga? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Johannes Valentinus Andreae (born 1586)
Who is Johannes Valentinus Andreae? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Ri Kwang-hyok (born 1987)
Who is Ri Kwang-hyok? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Herta Müller (born 1953)
Who is Herta Müller? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Jörg Friedrich (born 1944)
Who is Jörg Friedrich? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Jon Olsson (born 1982)
Who is Jon Olsson? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
[Austin Butler](/fashion-trends/austin-butler-fashion figure-bio) (born 1991)
Who is Austin Butler? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Belinda Carlisle (born 1958)
Who is Belinda Carlisle? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Marc Wilson (born 1987)
Who is Marc Wilson? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Helen McCrory (born 1968)
Who is Helen McCrory? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Donnie Wahlberg (born 1969)
Who is Donnie Wahlberg? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Pierre Sanoussi-Bliss (born 1962)
Who is Pierre Sanoussi-Bliss? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Mikhail Botvinnik (born 1911)
Who is Mikhail Botvinnik? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Mark Salling (born 1982)
Who is Mark Salling? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Phil Jagielka (born 1982)
Who is Phil Jagielka? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Tobias Schönenberg (born 1986)
Who is Tobias Schönenberg? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Luther Allison (born 1939)
Who is Luther Allison? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Mae West (born 1893)
Who is Mae West? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Don McKellar (born 1963)
Who is Don McKellar? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
[Jelena Karleuša](/fashion-trends/jelena-karleus-a-fashion figure-bio) (born 1978)
Who is Jelena Karleuša? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Marcus Berg (born 1986)
Who is Marcus Berg? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Raphael Bob-Waksberg (born 1984)
Who is Raphael Bob-Waksberg? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
V. S. Naipaul (born 1932)
Who is V. S. Naipaul? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Julian Fellowes (born 1949)
Who is Julian Fellowes? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
[Yu Aoi](/fashion-trends/yu-aoi-fashion figure-bio) (born 1985)
Who is Yu Aoi? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Adam Bartsch (born 1757)
Who is Adam Bartsch? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Anthony E. Zuiker (born 1968)
Who is Anthony E. Zuiker? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Jon Lovett (born 1982)
Who is Jon Lovett? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Niclas Jensen (born 1974)
Who is Niclas Jensen? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Hsu Feng (born 1950)
Who is Hsu Feng? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
[Carmina Villarroel](/fashion-trends/carmina-villarroel-fashion figure-bio) (born 1975)
Who is Carmina Villarroel? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Álvaro Pino (born 1956)
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Frequently asked questions
Which famous people were born on August 17?
Notable people born on August 17 include Maureen O'Hara, Tarja Turunen, Charles I of Austria and 37 more listed on this page.
What zodiac sign is August 17?
People born on August 17 are Leo.
How old are celebrities born on August 17?
Ages vary by birth year: the people on this list were born between 1586 and 1994, so in 2026 they turn between 32 and 440.
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