Celebrities by birth year
Celebrities born in 1978
161 famous people born in 1978. Those still living turn 48 this year.
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Born in 1978, by the numbers
Celebrities161159 still living, 2 no longer with us
Oldest livingJanuary Jonesborn January 5, 1978
YoungestTyrese Gibsonborn December 30, 1978
Most common roleActor48% of stars born in 1978, then singers
Top countryUnited States67 people, then United Kingdom and France
Most common signTaurus19 celebrities
GenerationGen X
Living stars turn48 this year