Hollywood Actors You Didn’t Know Were Capricorn

From blockbuster headliners to awards heavyweights, plenty of Hollywood’s leading men share birthdays between December 22 and January 19. If you’ve ever wondered which stars fall under that winter window, here’s a handy roll call featuring birthplaces, standout roles, and a few hard-earned accolades—no star signs needed to appreciate the facts.

Denzel Washington

Born December 28 in Mount Vernon, New York, Denzel Washington is a two-time Academy Award winner with wins for ‘Glory’ and ‘Training Day’. He has also earned multiple Tony and Golden Globe Awards across a career that spans stage and screen. Washington’s filmography includes ‘Malcolm X’, ‘Fences’, and ‘The Equalizer’ series. He received the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement, recognizing decades of contributions to film.

Bradley Cooper

Bradley Cooper was born January 5 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has received multiple Academy Award nominations as both actor and producer, including for ‘Silver Linings Playbook’, ‘American Sniper’, and ‘A Star Is Born’. Cooper’s production company, Lea Pictures, has backed acclaimed projects, and he directed and starred in ‘Maestro’. He is also known for voicing Rocket in Marvel’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ films.

Jared Leto

Born December 26 in Bossier City, Louisiana, Jared Leto won an Academy Award for ‘Dallas Buyers Club’. He first gained wide attention on television with ‘My So-Called Life’ before moving into films like ‘Requiem for a Dream’ and ‘Blade Runner 2049’. Leto also portrays the Joker in ‘Suicide Squad’. Outside acting, he fronts the band Thirty Seconds to Mars, which has released multiple platinum-certified records.

Kit Harington

Kit Harington was born December 26 in London, England. He rose to worldwide fame as Jon Snow on HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’, earning Emmy nominations for his performance. Harington has appeared in films such as ‘Pompeii’ and joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe in ‘Eternals’. He also has a strong theatre background, including roles in West End productions like ‘Henry V’.

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage, born January 7 in Long Beach, California, won an Academy Award for ‘Leaving Las Vegas’. His diverse credits range from action hits like ‘The Rock’ and ‘National Treasure’ to acclaimed dramas like ‘Adaptation’. Cage later received widespread praise for ‘Pig’. He is a member of the Coppola family, with uncle Francis Ford Coppola among cinema’s most celebrated directors.

Orlando Bloom

Orlando Bloom was born January 13 in Canterbury, England. He became a household name with two major franchises: Legolas in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and Will Turner in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’. Bloom has also worked extensively on stage, including a Broadway turn in ‘Romeo and Juliet’. His film and television work spans action, historical epics, and contemporary dramas.

Liam Hemsworth

Born January 13 in Melbourne, Australia, Liam Hemsworth starred as Gale Hawthorne in ‘The Hunger Games’ series. He has headlined films such as ‘The Last Song’ and ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’. Hemsworth expanded into streaming television with roles in projects like ‘Most Dangerous Game’. He is part of a family of actors that includes brothers Chris and Luke Hemsworth.

Jeremy Renner

Jeremy Renner was born January 7 in Modesto, California. He earned Academy Award nominations for ‘The Hurt Locker’ and ‘The Town’. Renner portrays Clint Barton/Hawkeye in multiple Marvel films and the Disney+ series ‘Hawkeye’. Beyond acting, he has producer credits and has released music that charted on the iTunes rock rankings.

Eddie Redmayne

Eddie Redmayne, born January 6 in London, England, won the Academy Award for ‘The Theory of Everything’. He earned another nomination for ‘The Danish Girl’ and later joined the Wizarding World franchise with ‘Fantastic Beasts’. Redmayne has an extensive theatre résumé, including ‘Red’ and ‘Cabaret’, receiving major stage awards. He was appointed an OBE for services to drama.

Jude Law

Jude Law was born December 29 in London, England. He received Academy Award nominations for ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ and ‘Cold Mountain’. Law plays Albus Dumbledore in the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ films and starred on television in ‘The Young Pope’. His stage career includes acclaimed performances in Shakespeare productions on Broadway and the West End.

Jim Carrey

Jim Carrey, born January 17 in Newmarket, Ontario, became a box-office draw with comedies like ‘Ace Ventura: Pet Detective’, ‘Dumb and Dumber’, and ‘The Mask’. He earned Golden Globes for ‘The Truman Show’ and ‘Man on the Moon’. Carrey also took on dramatic roles in ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’. His television return in ‘Kidding’ drew critical attention for its blend of comedy and pathos.

Jason Bateman

Jason Bateman was born January 14 in Rye, New York. After early success on television, he experienced a major resurgence with ‘Arrested Development’. He later starred in and directed episodes of ‘Ozark’, earning Emmys and a Directors Guild Award. Bateman co-founded the production banner Aggregate Films, producing projects across film and TV.

Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner, born January 18 in Lynwood, California, won Best Director and Best Picture Oscars for ‘Dances with Wolves’, also earning a Best Actor nomination for the same film. His career includes ‘The Bodyguard’, ‘JFK’, and ‘Field of Dreams’. Costner leads the hit series ‘Yellowstone’ as John Dutton. He has also directed and starred in the multi-part Western epic ‘Horizon: An American Saga’.

Ben Kingsley

Sir Ben Kingsley was born December 31 in Scarborough, England. He won the Academy Award for ‘Gandhi’ and has additional nominations for ‘Schindler’s List’, ‘Sexy Beast’, and ‘House of Sand and Fog’. Kingsley’s screen work spans independent films to Marvel entries like ‘Iron Man 3’ and ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’. He has been knighted for services to the British film industry.

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Cuba Gooding Jr., born January 2 in New York City, won the Academy Award for ‘Jerry Maguire’. His filmography includes ‘Boyz n the Hood’, ‘Men of Honor’, and ‘American Gangster’. On television, he portrayed O. J. Simpson in ‘The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story’, earning critical recognition. Gooding has also appeared on stage, including a West End production of ‘Chicago’.

Anthony Hopkins

Born December 31 in Port Talbot, Wales, Anthony Hopkins won Academy Awards for ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ and ‘The Father’. His filmography includes ‘The Remains of the Day’, ‘Legends of the Fall’, and Marvel’s ‘Thor’ series. Hopkins was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to the arts. He has also composed music and exhibited his paintings internationally.

Ralph Fiennes

Ralph Fiennes, born December 22 in Ipswich, England, earned Academy Award nominations for ‘Schindler’s List’ and ‘The English Patient’. He portrayed Lord Voldemort in the ‘Harry Potter’ films and M in the James Bond series. Fiennes has directed features including ‘Coriolanus’ and ‘The Invisible Woman’. His stage work spans major productions with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre.

Val Kilmer

Born December 31 in Los Angeles, California, Val Kilmer starred in ‘Top Gun’, ‘The Doors’, and ‘Heat’. He portrayed Batman in ‘Batman Forever’ and later returned to the ‘Top Gun’ universe in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’. Kilmer published a memoir detailing his career and health journey. His early training included time at Juilliard’s Drama Division.

James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones, born January 17 in Arkabutla, Mississippi, is known as the voice of Darth Vader in ‘Star Wars’ and Mufasa in ‘The Lion King’. He has won Tony Awards for ‘The Great White Hope’ and ‘Fences’, and an honorary Academy Award. Jones appeared in films such as ‘Coming to America’ and its sequel. He received the National Medal of Arts for contributions to American culture.

Timothée Chalamet

Timothée Chalamet was born December 27 in New York City. He earned an Academy Award nomination for ‘Call Me by Your Name’ and later led ‘Dune’ and ‘Wonka’. Chalamet’s credits also include ‘Beautiful Boy’ and ‘Lady Bird’. He has performed in both English- and French-language projects, reflecting his dual heritage.

Patrick Dempsey

Patrick Dempsey, born January 13 in Lewiston, Maine, gained widespread recognition as Derek Shepherd on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’. His film work includes ‘Enchanted’, ‘Made of Honor’, and ‘Bridget Jones’s Baby’. Dempsey has a background in competitive motorsport, participating in endurance races. He has also served as a producer on various screen projects.

Norman Reedus

Born January 6 in Hollywood, Florida, Norman Reedus became widely known as Daryl Dixon on ‘The Walking Dead’ and its spin-offs. His film credits include ‘The Boondock Saints’ and ‘Blade II’. Reedus has published photography books and exhibited visual art. He hosts the travel series ‘Ride with Norman Reedus’, featuring motorcycle road trips with guests.

Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson, born January 3 in Peekskill, New York, won Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Picture for ‘Braveheart’. His acting credits span ‘Lethal Weapon’, ‘Mad Max’, and ‘The Patriot’. Gibson directed ‘The Passion of the Christ’ and ‘Hacksaw Ridge’, the latter earning multiple Oscars. He trained at the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney before his early screen breakthroughs.

J.K. Simmons

J.K. Simmons was born January 9 in Detroit, Michigan. He won an Academy Award for ‘Whiplash’ and has appeared in ‘Spider-Man’ films as J. Jonah Jameson. Simmons’s television work includes ‘Oz’, ‘The Closer’, and ‘Counterpart’. He has extensive voice-acting credits across animation and video games.

Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall, born January 5 in San Diego, California, won an Academy Award for ‘Tender Mercies’. His body of work features ‘The Godfather’, ‘Apocalypse Now’, and ‘The Apostle’, which he also wrote and directed. Duvall received multiple Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and Emmys across his career. He co-founded a production company that has supported several of his passion projects.

Diego Luna

Diego Luna was born December 29 in Mexico City, Mexico. He leads the ‘Star Wars’ series ‘Andor’ after originating Cassian Andor in ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’. Luna’s film credits include ‘Y Tu Mamá También’, ‘Milk’, and ‘Frida’. He co-founded the Mexican production company Canana Films, which has backed features and documentaries.

Dax Shepard

Dax Shepard, born January 2 in Highland Township, Michigan, starred in the TV series ‘Parenthood’ and ‘Bless This Mess’. His film credits include ‘Without a Paddle’, ‘CHIPS’, and ‘Employee of the Month’. Shepard hosts the long-running podcast ‘Armchair Expert’ featuring interviews with actors, authors, and public figures. He has also worked as a writer-director on feature and TV projects.

Jason Segel

Jason Segel, born January 18 in Los Angeles, California, is known for ‘How I Met Your Mother’ and films such as ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ and ‘The Muppets’. He co-wrote screenplays including ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ and ‘The Muppets’. Segel portrayed the late author David Foster Wallace in ‘The End of the Tour’. He created and starred in the series ‘Dispatches from Elsewhere’ and later the dramedy ‘Shrinking’.

Dave Bautista

Dave Bautista, born January 18 in Washington, D.C., portrays Drax in Marvel’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ films. His credits include ‘Blade Runner 2049’, ‘Dune’, and ‘Knock at the Cabin’. Bautista transitioned from a championship pro-wrestling career into acting with roles across action, sci-fi, and drama. He has also produced projects through his own banner.

Logan Lerman

Logan Lerman, born January 19 in Beverly Hills, California, starred in ‘Percy Jackson’ films and appeared in ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’. His subsequent work includes ‘Fury’, ‘Hunters’, and ‘Bullet Train’. Lerman began acting in childhood with early roles in ‘Jack & Bobby’ and ‘3:10 to Yuma’. He has served as an executive producer on selected projects, expanding into behind-the-camera roles.

Rowan Atkinson

Rowan Atkinson was born January 6 in County Durham, England. He created and starred in ‘Mr. Bean’ and ‘Blackadder’, two of the U.K.’s most internationally recognizable TV comedies. On film, Atkinson appeared in ‘Bean’, ‘Johnny English’, and ‘Love Actually’. He has also performed extensively on stage and radio, including sketch work with long-time collaborators.

Clancy Brown

Clancy Brown, born January 5 in Urbana, Ohio, is known for roles in ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ and ‘Highlander’. He provides the voice of Mr. Krabs on ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’, with additional voice credits across animation and games. Brown’s television appearances include ‘Carnivàle’, ‘Sleepy Hollow’, and ‘Dexter: New Blood’. His career spans live-action, voice work, and recurring franchise roles.

David Caruso

Born January 7 in Queens, New York, David Caruso gained wide recognition as Horatio Caine on ‘CSI: Miami’. He previously starred in ‘NYPD Blue’, earning critical and awards attention during its early seasons. Caruso’s film credits include ‘Kiss of Death’ and ‘Jade’. He has also worked as a producer and consultant on screen projects.

Michael Peña

Michael Peña was born January 13 in Chicago, Illinois. His filmography includes ‘Crash’, ‘End of Watch’, and Marvel’s ‘Ant-Man’ films. Peña has appeared in prestige television such as ‘Narcos: Mexico’. He frequently alternates between dramatic and comedic roles across studio and independent productions.

Grant Gustin

Grant Gustin, born January 14 in Norfolk, Virginia, starred as Barry Allen on ‘The Flash’ across multiple interconnected TV series. He first drew attention on ‘Glee’ as a recurring cast member. Gustin has performed on Broadway and in national tours, showcasing musical-theatre training. His screen work includes TV movies and guest appearances outside the superhero universe.

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Lin-Manuel Miranda was born January 16 in New York City. He created and starred in the Broadway phenomenon ‘Hamilton’ and previously ‘In the Heights’, later contributing songs to films like ‘Moana’. On screen, he has appeared in ‘His Dark Materials’ and ‘Mary Poppins Returns’. Miranda also directed the feature ‘tick, tick… BOOM!’ and has numerous producing and songwriting credits for film and TV.

Naveen Andrews

Naveen Andrews, born January 17 in London, England, is widely known for Sayid Jarrah on ‘Lost’. He later starred in ‘The Dropout’ and appeared in series such as ‘Sense8’. Andrews’ film credits include ‘The English Patient’ and ‘Bride and Prejudice’. He trained at London’s Guildhall School of Music and Drama before early roles in British cinema.

Cary Grant

Cary Grant was born January 18 in Bristol, England. A classic Hollywood leading man, he starred in ‘North by Northwest’, ‘Charade’, and ‘Bringing Up Baby’. Grant worked repeatedly with Alfred Hitchcock and Howard Hawks across suspense and screwball comedies. He received an honorary Academy Award recognizing his distinguished screen career.

Shawn Wayans

Shawn Wayans, born January 19 in New York City, co-created and starred in ‘The Wayans Bros.’ for television. His film credits include ‘Scary Movie’, ‘White Chicks’, and ‘Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood’. Wayans has also worked as a writer and producer on multiple family projects. He frequently collaborates with siblings Keenen Ivory and Marlon Wayans.

Finn Wolfhard

Finn Wolfhard was born December 23 in Vancouver, Canada. He stars as Mike Wheeler on ‘Stranger Things’ and appeared in ‘It’ and ‘It Chapter Two’. Wolfhard has directed short-form projects and fronts the band The Aubreys. His additional credits include voice roles in animated features and guest parts on television.

Humphrey Bogart

Humphrey Bogart, born December 25 in New York City, became synonymous with roles in ‘Casablanca’, ‘The Maltese Falcon’, and ‘The African Queen’. He was a leading figure of Hollywood’s studio era, working with directors like John Huston and Howard Hawks. Bogart won an Academy Award for ‘The African Queen’. He co-founded production ventures that gave him greater control over key projects.

Joe Manganiello

Joe Manganiello was born December 28 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He broke out as Alcide Herveaux on ‘True Blood’ and appeared in films like ‘Magic Mike’ and ‘Rampage’. Manganiello has produced and directed independent projects and is active in documentary work. He is also known for advocacy in the tabletop gaming community, hosting high-profile charity sessions.

Jon Voight

Jon Voight, born December 29 in Yonkers, New York, won an Academy Award for ‘Coming Home’. His career highlights include ‘Midnight Cowboy’, ‘Deliverance’, and ‘Runaway Train’. On television, he played a central role in ‘Ray Donovan’. Voight has worked across studio films, prestige television, and independent cinema for decades.

Tyrese Gibson

Tyrese Gibson, born December 30 in Los Angeles, California, is a key ensemble member of the ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise. He also appears in ‘Transformers’ films and headlined dramas such as ‘Baby Boy’. Gibson has released platinum-selling R&B albums alongside acting. His TV work includes recurring roles and reality projects connected to music and film.

Gérard Depardieu

Gérard Depardieu, born December 27 in Châteauroux, France, is one of European cinema’s most prolific actors and has crossed over into English-language films. His credits include ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’, ‘Green Card’, and ‘The Man in the Iron Mask’. Depardieu has received top prizes at Cannes and César Awards throughout his career. He has also produced and directed selected projects across film and television.

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