24 historically significant individuals born on April 10. April 10 is the birth date of several notable figures in journalism, film, and literature. Born on this day are Joseph Pulitzer (1847), the founder of the Pulitzer Prize, Swedish actor Max von Sydow (1929), Egyptian film star Omar Sharif (1932), and Russian poet Bella Akhmadulina (1937). This date has seen the birth of talents in newspaper publishing and international cinema.
Total Born
24
Countries
21
Top Century
20th· 16
Top Field
association football player
5 individuals
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Birth Distribution by Century
20th (16)
18th (4)
2nd C.20th C.
20th Century
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Marshall W. Nirenberg
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1968)
Robert B. Woodward
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1965)
Omar Sharif
actorbridge player
Egyptian actor who achieved international fame starring in films like Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago.
Roberto Carlos
association football coachassociation football player
Brazilian left-back who spent most of his career at Real Madrid, winning four UEFA Champions League titles. He was known for his attacking prowess and free-kick ability.
Andreas Christensen
association football player
Danish center-back who plays for Barcelona and the Danish national team, having developed through Chelsea's youth academy system.
Ahmed Mohamed El Hassan
ministerpathologist
Sudanese professor of pathology
Spede Pasanen
actorauthor
Finnish film and TV series director, producer, actor, comedian, game show host and inventor (1930–2001)
Bella Akhmadulina
actorplaywright
Soviet poet and translator who was part of the Thaw generation alongside Yevtushenko and Voznesensky. She was known for her lyrical poetry and translations of Georgian poetry.
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Pascoal Mocumbi
gynecologistminister
Physician and former Prime Minister of Mozambique (1994-2004) who later directed the WHO's Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research until his death in 2023.
Juan Carlos Arce
association football player
Bolivian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder and has represented the Bolivia national team in international competitions.
Max von Sydow
directorfilm actor
Swedish actor renowned for his collaborations with director Ingmar Bergman and international films including The Seventh Seal, The Exorcist, and Star Wars.
Steven Seagal
aikidokafilm actor
American actor, martial artist, and film producer
Sadio Mané
association football player
Senegalese winger who won the Premier League with Liverpool and Manchester City, and led Senegal to their first Africa Cup of Nations title in 2021.
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Yusuf Lule
politician
Academic and politician who served as Uganda's President for only 68 days in 1979 following Idi Amin's overthrow before being forced to resign.
PL
Percy Liza
association football player
Peruvian footballer
PP
Pak Pong-ju
politician
North Korean economist and politician who served two terms as Premier of North Korea from 2003-2007 and 2013-2019. He was known for implementing market-oriented economic reforms.
19th Century
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Bernardo Houssay
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1947)
Joseph Pulitzer
journalistnewspaper proprietor
Hungarian-American newspaper publisher and politician (1847-1911)
Marcos Antonio Cabral
politicianwriter
Military officer and President of the Dominican Republic (1842-1903)
18th Century
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Domenico Cirillo
botanistentomologist
Physician, entomologist and botanist from Italy (1739-1799)
Léon Dufour
arachnologistbotanist
French entomologist, botanist and arachnologist (1780–1865)
Leona Vicario
journalistpolitician
Mexican spy
Dávid Baróti Szabó
poetpriest
Hungarian translator, educator, poet (1739–1819)
2nd Century
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Septimius Severus
emperormilitary personnel
Roman emperor from 193 to 211
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on April 10?
Joseph Pulitzer, born on April 10, 1847, is known for establishing the Pulitzer Prize for excellence in journalism and literature. Other notable figures include actors Omar Sharif and Max von Sydow.
What actors were born on April 10?
Two acclaimed actors born on April 10 are Max von Sydow (1929), known for films like 'The Seventh Seal' and 'The Exorcist,' and Omar Sharif (1932), famous for 'Lawrence of Arabia' and 'Doctor Zhivago.'
Are there any journalists or writers born on April 10?
Yes, Joseph Pulitzer (1847), the Hungarian-American newspaper publisher who created the Pulitzer Prize, and Bella Akhmadulina (1937), a notable Russian poet, were both born on April 10.