Famous Birthdays on October 26: Stars, Ages and Fortunes

Famous birthdays on October 26 span more than a century of stardom. From gospel legend Mahalia Jackson, born in 1911, to modern stars like Seth MacFarlane and Keith Urban, this date has produced politicians, comedians, singers, actors, and billionaires. Our celebrity database lists 255 famous people born on October 26, and this page gathers the most notable names, decade by decade.

Famous Birthdays on October 26: The Headline Names

All net worth figures are public estimates in US dollars. If two of these stars caught your eye, settle the fortune debate in the net worth battle. That is the headline famous birthdays on October 26 list — the history table below goes further back.

Born on October 26 in History

October 26 has been producing famous names for over a century. These historical birthdays are all verified in our database:

October 26 Birthdays by Decade

• 1910s: Mahalia Jackson (1911), François Mitterrand (1916).
• 1940s: Bob Hoskins (1942), Jaclyn Smith (1945), Pat Sajak (1946), Hillary Clinton (1947).
• 1950s: Julian Schnabel (1951), Bootsy Collins (1951), James Pickens Jr. (1954), Lauren Tewes (1954), Rita Wilson (1956), Evo Morales (1959).
• 1960s: Dylan McDermott (1961), Uhuru Kenyatta (1961), Cary Elwes (1962), Natalie Merchant (1963), Tom Cavanagh (1963), Kelly Rowan (1965), Aaron Kwok (1965), Keith Urban (1967).
• 1970s: Anthony Rapp (1971), Hamdi Ulukaya (1972), Seth MacFarlane (1973), Raveena Tandon (1974), Jon Heder (1977), CM Punk (1978).
• 1980s and later: Nick Collison (1980), Guy Sebastian (1981), Monta Ellis (1985), Asin (1985), Patrick Dorgu (2004).

The Richest People Born on October 26

What Zodiac Sign Is October 26?

October 26 falls under Scorpio. Everyone on this page shares that sign, which is why October 26 birthdays are often described as intense, loyal, and determined in astrology. Check your own sign with the celebrity zodiac finder, and read more about the zodiac signs.

Do You Share October 26?

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Celebrating a birthday is a tradition shared across the world, and October 26 gives you plenty of famous company for the occasion. Famous birthdays on October 26 prove that one date can hold a century of stardom.

How to Explore Famous Birthdays on October 26 by Era

One of the most enjoyable ways to explore famous birthdays on October 26 is to move through the decades one at a time, rather than reading the whole list at once. Start with the earliest names, from the 1910s, and notice how the professions change as the decades pass: from gospel singers and politicians to comedians, actors, and finally entrepreneurs and athletes.

Reading by era also reveals how fame itself has changed. The earliest stars on this date built their names over decades, while the most recent ones became famous far younger, often through sport or music. That contrast is a story in itself, and it is one you only notice when you slow down and treat the date as a timeline instead of a single list.

• Begin at the beginning: Start with the oldest names and work forward through the decades.
• Watch the professions change: Notice which careers dominate each era on this date.
• Pick a favourite decade: Choose the era whose stars you know best and explore it first.
• Compare two eras: Put a star from the 1940s beside one from the 1980s and enjoy the contrast.

What Makes October 26 Such a Crowded Date

With 255 famous people sharing this one date, October 26 is a genuinely crowded birthday, and that crowd is part of its appeal. A crowded date means every kind of fan finds someone to celebrate: film lovers, music fans, sports followers, and politics watchers all have a name on the list. That breadth is rare, and it is why the date works so well as a conversation starter.

A crowded date also means the list rewards a second look. The headline names are easy to spot, but the deeper names, the cult favourites and the historical figures, are often the ones that surprise people most. If you share this date, take the time to scroll past the famous few: your favourite twin on the whole list may be someone you had never heard of before today.

How to Celebrate an October 26 Birthday

If October 26 is your own birthday, the famous company on this page gives you ready-made party ideas. Build a playlist from the singers on the list, screen a film starring one of the actors, or set a quiz question around the date’s most surprising pairing. The theme writes itself, because the guest list of famous twins is already so strong.

For a quieter celebration, pick one star from the list whose work you admire and spend part of the day enjoying it: an album, a film, or a favourite performance. Famous birthdays on October 26 offer more than a century of work to choose from, so there is something for every taste, and celebrating that way feels personal rather than borrowed. That is the best kind of birthday tribute.

A last tip for October 26 fans is to revisit the date each year and see how the list has grown. New stars are born, existing stars reach new milestones, and the balance of the list shifts a little every time. That yearly revisit turns a single page into a living record, and it gives you a fresh reason to celebrate the date all over again.

From 1911 to 2004: More Than a Century on One Date

Famous birthdays on October 26 stretch from Mahalia Jackson, born in 1911, all the way to Patrick Dorgu, born in 2004. That span covers gospel singers and politicians from the early twentieth century, film and television stars from the middle decades, and athletes and performers from the modern era. Very few single dates can claim such a long and varied run of famous names.

The middle of that timeline is just as rich. Hillary Clinton was born in 1947, Rita Wilson in 1956, and Keith Urban in 1967, while Seth MacFarlane was born in 1973 and Guy Sebastian in 1981. Reading those years in order feels like watching fame itself change hands, from politics and classic screen acting to comedy, music, and television, all without ever leaving October 26.

A Truly International Birthday

Another strength of this date is how many countries it covers. The headline names alone include stars from the USA, the UK, Australia, Turkey, and Kenya, with Hillary Clinton, Seth MacFarlane, and Keith Urban joined by Cary Elwes from the UK, Guy Sebastian from Australia, Hamdi Ulukaya from Turkey, and Uhuru Kenyatta from Kenya. Few dates bring together so many national flags in a single list.

The wider history table extends that reach even further, adding France through François Mitterrand, born in 1916, Bolivia through Evo Morales, born in 1959, Canada through Tom Cavanagh, born in 1963, India through Raveena Tandon, born in 1974, and Denmark through Patrick Dorgu, born in 2004. Famous birthdays on October 26 are therefore a world tour as much as a birthday list, and every reader is likely to find a star from somewhere close to home.

Fortunes on October 26 Range From Millions to Billions

The money stories on this date are just as varied as the careers. At the top sits Hamdi Ulukaya, born in 1972, with an estimated net worth of $13.5B, followed by Uhuru Kenyatta at $500M, Seth MacFarlane at $400M, Jaclyn Smith at $200M, and Hillary Clinton at $120M. Those five figures alone show how one birthday can produce both billionaires and multi-millionaires.

At the other end of the headline list, the figures are far more modest, with Cary Elwes and Jon Heder each at $10M, Guy Sebastian at $11M, and CM Punk at $12M. The contrast is part of the appeal: the same date produced a fortune measured in billions and several measured in tens of millions. Famous birthdays on October 26 prove that sharing a birthday says nothing at all about sharing a bank balance.

Between the billionaires and the smallest headline figures sits a comfortable middle tier that is easy to overlook. Rita Wilson stands at $100M, while Keith Urban and Pat Sajak each stand at $75M. Below them sit figures such as Guy Sebastian at $11M and CM Punk at $12M, both from the headline table. That middle tier is where most of the date’s working stars live, and it gives the October 26 money story a realistic centre to go with its spectacular top end.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was born on October 26?

Hillary Clinton, Seth MacFarlane, Rita Wilson, Keith Urban, Pat Sajak, Jaclyn Smith, CM Punk, and hundreds more. The tables above list the most notable names.

What is the zodiac sign for October 26?

Scorpio.

Who is the richest person born on October 26?

Hamdi Ulukaya, born October 26, 1972, with an estimated net worth of $13.5B (est.).

Conclusion

October 26 has given the world stars from every field, and the 255 famous names on this date prove it. From film and music to sport and politics, this one day holds a remarkable cast. If your birthday is October 26, you share it with a truly famous crowd.