Thomas Edison
1847 – 1931American inventor and businessman (1847–1931)
Famous Birthdays on February 11
14 notable people were born on February 11.
February 11 is the birth date of 14 notable individuals from various backgrounds in history. Noteworthy figures born on this day include John, King of Denmark (1455), inventor Thomas Edison (1847), and actor Leslie Nielsen (1926). Other individuals born on this date are Panamanian military leader Manuel Noriega (1934) and Tunisian Olympic runner Mohammed Gammoudi (1938).
19th Century1 person
20th Century12 people
Manuel Noriega
1934 – 2017Panamanian military dictator who ruled from 1983 to 1989 and was later convicted on drug trafficking charges by a U.S. court.
Rosé
1997South Korean-New Zealand singer and member of the K-pop girl group BLACKPINK, known for her vocals and international solo career.
Yukio Hatoyama
1947Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister from 2009 to 2010 and co-founded the Democratic Party of Japan, ending decades of Liberal Democratic Party rule.
Leslie Nielsen
1926 – 2010Canadian-American actor who transitioned from dramatic roles to comedy stardom in films like Airplane! and The Naked Gun series.
Rafael van der Vaart
1983Dutch attacking midfielder who played for Ajax, Real Madrid, and Tottenham Hotspur, earning over 100 caps for the Netherlands.
Gabriel Boric
1986Millennial politician who became Chile's youngest president at age 35 when he took office in 2022. He leads the most progressive government in the country's recent history.
politicianChile
Susi Susanti
1971Indonesian badminton legend who won Olympic gold in women's singles at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, becoming Indonesia's first Olympic champion.
Milan Škriniar
1995Slovak center-back who captains the national team and plays for Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1. He previously spent several successful seasons with Inter Milan, winning multiple Serie A titles.
association football playerSlovakia
Lucas Torreira
1996Uruguayan defensive midfielder who has played for Arsenal, Atlético Madrid, and other top European clubs while earning regular international caps.
association football playerUruguay
Michael Amir Murillo
1996Panamanian defender who plays for the Panama national team and has competed in CONCACAF competitions.
association football playerPanama
Mohammed Gammoudi
1938Olympic long-distance runner who won multiple medals in the 1960s including gold in the 5000m at the 1968 Mexico Olympics. He was one of Tunisia's first major international athletic stars.
Marek Špilár
1975 – 2013Slovak midfielder who played professionally in multiple European leagues and represented Slovakia at international level. He made over 200 career appearances before his death in 2013.
association football playerSlovakia
15th Century1 person
John, King of Denmark
1455 – 1513King who ruled Denmark from 1481 to 1513 and briefly held the thrones of Norway and Sweden as part of the Kalmar Union. His reign marked the final period of unified Scandinavian monarchy before Sweden's permanent independence.
monarchDenmark
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on February 11?
Thomas Edison, born on February 11, 1847, is widely regarded as the most famous person born on this date. Edison invented the light bulb, phonograph, and motion picture camera, among over 1,000 other patented inventions.
What famous actor was born on February 11?
Leslie Nielsen, the Canadian-American actor known for his comedic roles in films like 'Airplane!' and 'The Naked Gun' series, was born on February 11, 1926. He transitioned from dramatic roles to become one of Hollywood's most well-known comedy actors in the 1980s.
Are there any historical rulers born on February 11?
John, King of Denmark, was born on February 11, 1455, and ruled Denmark from 1481 to 1513. Known as John of Denmark, he played a key role in Scandinavian politics during the late 15th and early 16th centuries.