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Famous people born in the 1940s
The most famous people born between 1940 and 1949, each with the year they were born.
Joe Biden
Politicians
2nd1942 · Politicians
Donald Trump
Politicians
1st1946 · Politicians
Bill Clinton
Politicians
3rd1946 · Politicians
Donald Trump tops this list.
Born: 1946, ahead of Joe Biden at 1942.
The rest of the list16
PlaceNameCountryCategoryBorn
10th
Arnold SchwarzeneggerAustriaActors1947Actors11th
Bob MarleyJamaicaMusicians1945Musicians12th
Paul McCartneyUnited KingdomMusicians1942Musicians13th
Stephen HawkingUnited KingdomScientists1942Scientists14th
Dolly PartonUnited StatesMusicians1946Musicians15th
David BowieUnited KingdomMusicians1947Musicians16th
Elton JohnUnited KingdomMusicians1947Musicians17th
Sylvester StalloneUnited StatesActors1946Actors18th
Bernie SandersUnited StatesPoliticians1941Politicians19th
Muhammad AliUnited StatesAthletes1942Athletes20th
PeléBrazilFootballers1940Footballers21st
Tim CurryUnited KingdomActors1946Actors22nd
Billy JoelUnited StatesMusicians1949Musicians23rd
Steven SpielbergUnited StatesDirectors1946Directors24th
Aung San Suu KyiMyanmarPoliticians1945Politicians25th
Ozzy OsbourneUnited KingdomMusicians1948MusiciansMore studies
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