Celebrities by birth year
Celebrities born in 1961
103 famous people born in 1961. Those still living turn 65 this year.
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Born in 1961, by the numbers
Celebrities10396 still living, 7 no longer with us
Oldest livingTodd Haynesborn January 2, 1961
YoungestWade Williamsborn December 24, 1961
Most common roleActor50% of stars born in 1961, then singers
Top countryUnited States57 people, then United Kingdom and Ireland
Top birthplaceChicago6 celebrities born there
GenerationBaby Boomers
Living stars turn65 this year