Celebrities by birth year
Celebrities born in 1979
167 famous people born in 1979. Those still living turn 47 this year.
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Born in 1979, by the numbers
Celebrities167162 still living, 5 no longer with us
Oldest livingVidya Balanborn January 1, 1979
YoungestDiego Lunaborn December 29, 1979
Most common roleActor49% of stars born in 1979, then singers
Top countryUnited States70 people, then United Kingdom and Australia
Most common signLibra21 celebrities
GenerationGen X
Living stars turn47 this year