Hollywood Actors You Didn’t Know Were Pisces

Pisces season runs from February 19 to March 20, and plenty of Hollywood leading men and character actors were born in that window. Here’s a single, expanded reference bringing them together, with quick, factual snapshots—birthplaces, training, signature roles, and notable awards—so you can connect names to the projects where you’ve seen them. Use it to jog your memory across franchises, prestige dramas, comedies, animation, and stage-to-screen careers. It’s a tidy way to spot shared birthdays and revisit filmographies without wading through trivia.

Daniel Craig

Born March 2, 1968, in Chester, England, Daniel Craig trained at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. He headlined the James Bond cycle with ‘Casino Royale’, ‘Skyfall’, ‘Spectre’, and ‘No Time to Die’. His broader credits include ‘Layer Cake’ and ‘Knives Out’. Craig was appointed a Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George in 2022 for services to film.

Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis was born March 19, 1955, in Idar-Oberstein, West Germany. He broke out on television with ‘Moonlighting’ and led the ‘Die Hard’ series. His filmography spans ‘Pulp Fiction’, ‘The Sixth Sense’, and ‘Unbreakable’. Willis retired from acting in 2022 after more than four decades on screen.

Javier Bardem

Born March 1, 1969, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, Javier Bardem won an Academy Award for ‘No Country for Old Men’. English-language highlights include ‘Skyfall’, ‘Dune’, and ‘Being the Ricardos’. Spanish-language work spans ‘Jamón Jamón’ and ‘Biutiful’. He has received multiple nominations for both Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor.

Michael Caine

Michael Caine, born March 14, 1933, in London, has appeared in over 100 films. Signature credits include ‘The Italian Job’, ‘Get Carter’, ‘The Cider House Rules’, and ‘The Dark Knight’ trilogy. He is a two-time Academy Award winner for Supporting Actor. Caine announced his retirement following ‘The Great Escaper’ in 2023.

Oscar Isaac

Born March 9, 1979, in Guatemala City, Guatemala, Oscar Isaac is a Juilliard alumnus. He starred in ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’, ‘Ex Machina’, the sequel era of ‘Star Wars’, and ‘Dune’. On television, he led Marvel’s ‘Moon Knight’. Isaac works across film, TV, and theater in leading and ensemble roles.

Jon Hamm

Jon Hamm was born March 10, 1971, in St. Louis, Missouri. He led ‘Mad Men’ and earned a Primetime Emmy for Lead Actor in a Drama. Film roles include ‘The Town’, ‘Baby Driver’, ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, and ‘Confess, Fletch’. Hamm also appears in animation and recurring comedy guest roles.

Benicio del Toro

Born February 19, 1967, in San Germán, Puerto Rico, Benicio del Toro won the Academy Award for ‘Traffic’. His credits include ‘Sicario’, ’21 Grams’, and ‘The Usual Suspects’. He appears in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the Collector. Del Toro has also served on international film festival juries.

Josh Gad

Josh Gad, born February 23, 1981, in Hollywood, Florida, originated Elder Cunningham in Broadway’s ‘The Book of Mormon’. He voices Olaf in ‘Frozen’ and appears in ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘Murder on the Orient Express’. Television work includes ‘Avenue 5’. Gad balances live-action with extensive voice roles.

Billy Zane

Born February 24, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois, Billy Zane reached global audiences with ‘Titanic’. His filmography includes ‘The Phantom’, ‘Dead Calm’, and numerous independent features. Zane began acting in the late 1980s after early theater training. He continues to work across film, television, and voice parts.

Daniel Kaluuya

Daniel Kaluuya was born February 24, 1989, in London, England. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’. His features include ‘Get Out’, ‘Black Panther’, and ‘Nope’. Kaluuya also writes and produces in addition to acting.

John Boyega

Born March 17, 1992, in London, England, John Boyega broke out with ‘Attack the Block’ and the ‘Star Wars’ sequel trilogy. He earned a Golden Globe for the ‘Small Axe’ anthology. Film credits include ‘Detroit’, ‘Pacific Rim: Uprising’, and ‘The Woman King’. Boyega also develops projects through his production ventures.

Ansel Elgort

Ansel Elgort, born March 14, 1994, in New York City, trained at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School. His credits include ‘The Fault in Our Stars’, ‘Baby Driver’, and ‘West Side Story’. On television, he leads ‘Tokyo Vice’. Elgort also releases music alongside his screen work.

Aaron Eckhart

Born March 12, 1968, in Cupertino, California, Aaron Eckhart first drew notice with ‘In the Company of Men’. He has appeared in ‘Thank You for Smoking’, ‘The Dark Knight’, ‘Olympus Has Fallen’, and ‘Sully’. Eckhart studied drama at Brigham Young University. He alternates between studio features and independent films.

Emile Hirsch

Emile Hirsch was born March 13, 1985, in Los Angeles, California. His films include ‘Into the Wild’, ‘Lone Survivor’, ‘Milk’, and ‘Speed Racer’. Hirsch began acting as a teenager across television and film. He also works in independent projects and voice roles.

Bryan Cranston

Born March 7, 1956, in Los Angeles, California, Bryan Cranston is known for ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Malcolm in the Middle’. Film credits include ‘Argo’, ‘Drive’, ‘Trumbo’, and ‘Godzilla’. Cranston has won multiple Primetime Emmys and a Tony Award for ‘Network’. He continues to act, direct, and produce across media.

Miles Teller

Born February 20, 1987, in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, Miles Teller studied at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. He starred in ‘Whiplash’, ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, and ‘Divergent’. Teller led ‘Thank You for Your Service’ and ‘War Dogs’. He also appeared in the miniseries ‘Too Old to Die Young’.

Alan Rickman

Alan Rickman was born February 21, 1946, in London and trained at RADA. He earned international recognition in ‘Die Hard’, ‘Sense and Sensibility’, and the ‘Harry Potter’ films. Rickman won BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Emmy awards. He also directed and maintained a significant stage career.

Kyle MacLachlan

Born February 22, 1959, in Yakima, Washington, Kyle MacLachlan’s early film career began with David Lynch. Key work includes ‘Twin Peaks’, ‘Blue Velvet’, ‘Dune’, and television roles in ‘Desperate Housewives’ and ‘Portlandia’. MacLachlan continues to act across genres. He also performs voice roles in animation.

Thomas Jane

Thomas Jane was born February 22, 1969, in Baltimore, Maryland. His credits include ‘The Punisher’, ‘Deep Blue Sea’, and ‘Boogie Nights’. On television, he starred in ‘The Expanse’. Jane has produced and directed independent projects.

Sean Astin

Born February 25, 1971, in Santa Monica, California, Sean Astin is known for ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy and ‘The Goonies’. Television work includes ‘Stranger Things’. Astin has produced and directed documentaries and shorts. He frequently appears at fan events tied to major franchises.

Adam Baldwin

Adam Baldwin was born February 27, 1962, in Winnetka, Illinois. He is recognized for ‘Full Metal Jacket’ and the ‘Firefly’ universe, including ‘Serenity’. His television roles include ‘Chuck’. Baldwin also works in voice acting for animation and games.

Jensen Ackles

Born March 1, 1978, in Dallas, Texas, Jensen Ackles led ‘Supernatural’ for 15 seasons. He joined ‘The Boys’ and has voiced characters in DC animated projects. Earlier television work includes ‘Dark Angel’ and ‘Smallville’. Ackles also produces and directs episodes for television.

Peter Sarsgaard

Peter Sarsgaard was born March 7, 1971, in Belleville, Illinois. His films include ‘Shattered Glass’, ‘An Education’, and ‘The Batman’. He appears in limited series such as ‘Dopesick’. Sarsgaard’s work spans independent features and studio releases.

Freddie Prinze Jr.

Born March 8, 1976, in Los Angeles, California, Freddie Prinze Jr. led ‘She’s All That’ and ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’. Television credits include ’24’ and ‘Bones’. He voices Kanan Jarrus in ‘Star Wars Rebels’. Prinze Jr. has also authored a cookbook and produced projects.

Chuck Norris

Chuck Norris was born March 10, 1940, in Ryan, Oklahoma. He transitioned from martial arts to screen roles in ‘Way of the Dragon’ and ‘The Delta Force’. Norris led ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ on television. He founded a youth-focused charitable program and authored books on fitness and philosophy.

Terrence Howard

Born March 11, 1969, in Chicago, Illinois, Terrence Howard earned an Academy Award nomination for ‘Hustle & Flow’. He appeared in ‘Crash’ and led the series ‘Empire’. Howard studied engineering before pursuing acting. His career spans film, TV, and music-related projects.

William H. Macy

William H. Macy was born March 13, 1950, in Miami, Florida. Known for ‘Fargo’ and ‘Boogie Nights’, he starred in the long-running series ‘Shameless’. Macy has earned Academy Award and multiple Emmy nominations, winning Emmys for television work. He continues to appear in independent films and stage productions.

Rob Lowe

Born March 17, 1964, in Charlottesville, Virginia, Rob Lowe rose with ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’. He starred in ‘The West Wing’ and ‘Parks and Recreation’. Lowe leads and produces ‘9-1-1: Lone Star’. He has authored best-selling memoirs and hosts interview series.

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell was born March 17, 1951, in Springfield, Massachusetts. Signature titles include ‘Escape from New York’, ‘The Thing’, and ‘Tombstone’. He appears in the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ and ‘Fast & Furious’ franchises. Russell began as a child actor in Disney features and continues in films and limited series.

David Thewlis

Born March 20, 1963, in Blackpool, England, David Thewlis is known for ‘Naked’ and the ‘Harry Potter’ series. His television work includes ‘Fargo’ and ‘The Sandman’. Thewlis is also a novelist and director. He trained at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.

Billy Crystal

Billy Crystal was born March 14, 1948, in New York City. He headlined ‘When Harry Met Sally…’, ‘City Slickers’, and ‘Analyze This’. Crystal has hosted the Academy Awards multiple times. He won several Emmys for television specials and variety programming.

Victor Garber

Victor Garber, born March 16, 1949, in London, Ontario, is known for ‘Titanic’ and ‘Argo’. Television roles include ‘Alias’, ‘The Flash’, and ‘Legends of Tomorrow’. Garber began on stage and is a Tony-nominated performer. He continues to work across film, TV, and theater.

Gary Sinise

Born March 17, 1955, in Blue Island, Illinois, Gary Sinise co-founded Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company. He earned an Academy Award nomination for ‘Forrest Gump’. Television work includes ‘CSI: NY’ and ‘Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders’. Sinise leads a foundation supporting veterans, first responders, and their families.

Aidan Quinn

Aidan Quinn was born March 8, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois. His films include ‘Desperately Seeking Susan’, ‘Legends of the Fall’, and ‘Michael Collins’. Television credits feature ‘Elementary’ and ‘The American Guest’. Quinn alternates between film, TV movies, and series regular roles.

Corey Stoll

Corey Stoll, born March 14, 1976, in New York City, trained at NYU’s Tisch School. He appeared in ‘House of Cards’, led ‘The Strain’, and played key roles in ‘Ant-Man’ and ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’. Stoll also features in ‘The Many Saints of Newark’. His stage work includes major regional and Broadway productions.

Jamie Bell

Jamie Bell was born March 14, 1986, in Billingham, England. He first drew notice with ‘Billy Elliot’. Subsequent credits include ‘Snowpiercer’, ‘Rocketman’, and ‘Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool’. Bell works across independent features, studio films, and television.

Ebon Moss-Bachrach

Born March 19, 1977, in New York City, Ebon Moss-Bachrach stars in ‘The Bear’. His film work includes ‘No Hard Feelings’ and ‘The Drop’. Earlier television roles feature ‘Girls’ and ‘The Punisher’. He also appears in theater productions in New York and regionally.

Michael Rapaport

Michael Rapaport, born March 20, 1970, in New York City, has credits in ‘True Romance’, ‘Kiss of Death’, and ‘Deep Blue Sea’. On television, he has appeared in ‘Prison Break’, ‘Atypical’, and ‘Justified’. Rapaport directed the documentary ‘Beats, Rhymes & Life’. He also hosts long-running podcast projects.

Jordan Peele

Jordan Peele was born February 21, 1979, in New York City. He co-created and starred in the sketch series ‘Key & Peele’. Peele acted in projects such as ‘Wanderlust’ and ‘Toy Story 4’ voice roles before shifting primarily to writing and directing. He continues to appear on screen in select cameos and voice parts.

Ron Howard

Ron Howard, born March 1, 1954, in Duncan, Oklahoma, began as a child actor on ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ and later starred in ‘Happy Days’. Film roles include ‘American Graffiti’ and ‘The Shootist’. He transitioned to directing while maintaining occasional acting appearances. Howard co-founded Imagine Entertainment.

James Van Der Beek

Born March 8, 1977, in Cheshire, Connecticut, James Van Der Beek led ‘Dawson’s Creek’. He has appeared in ‘Pose’, ‘Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23’, and numerous TV films. Film credits include ‘Varsity Blues’ and ‘The Rules of Attraction’. Van Der Beek continues to work across scripted series and reality formats.

Edward James Olmos

Edward James Olmos, born February 24, 1947, in Los Angeles, California, earned an Academy Award nomination for ‘Stand and Deliver’. He led ‘Miami Vice’ and ‘Battlestar Galactica’ on television. Olmos directs and produces in addition to acting. He is active in education and community outreach initiatives.

Tim Daly

Tim Daly was born March 1, 1956, in New York City. He starred in ‘Wings’ and ‘Madam Secretary’. Daly has extensive voice work as Superman in animated DC projects. He also appears on stage and serves in leadership roles for arts organizations.

Jack Davenport

Jack Davenport, born March 1, 1973, in London, is known for ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’. Television credits include ‘Coupling’, ‘Smash’, and ‘The Morning Show’. Davenport works in film, TV, and theater on both sides of the Atlantic. He frequently portrays legal, corporate, and musical-theater roles on screen.

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