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Famous Birthdays on February 14

12 notable people were born on February 14.

February 14 is the birth date of 12 notable individuals from various professions. Among those born on this day are Vietnamese cosmonaut Pham Tuan (1947), Zimbabwean author Tsitsi Dangarembga (1959), Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte (1967), American actor Phill Lewis (1968), and Argentine footballer Fernando Picun (1972). These individuals have contributed to space exploration, literature, politics, entertainment, and sports in different parts of the world.

20th Century12 people

Mark Rutte

Mark Rutte

1967

Dutch politician who served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands for 14 years (2010-2024) before becoming NATO Secretary-General in 2024.

historianpoliticianteacherNetherlands
Danai Gurira

Danai Gurira

1978

Zimbabwean-American actress best known for playing Michonne in The Walking Dead and Okoye in Black Panther, who is also an acclaimed playwright.

actorfilm actorfounderZimbabwe
Tsitsi Dangarembga

Tsitsi Dangarembga

1959

Author and filmmaker whose novel 'Nervous Conditions' was named one of the 12 best African books of the 20th century and who won the 2021 PEN Pinter Prize.

film directorplaywrightscreenwriterZimbabwe
Edinson Cavani

Edinson Cavani

1987

Uruguayan striker and Uruguay's all-time leading scorer with 58 goals in 138 international appearances, known for his clinical finishing and aerial ability.

association football playerUruguay
Christian Eriksen

Christian Eriksen

1992

Danish midfielder who plays for Manchester United and the Denmark national team, known for his exceptional passing ability and playmaking skills. He survived a cardiac arrest during the 2021 European Championship and returned to professional football after receiving an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator.

association football playerDenmark
Ángel Di María

Ángel Di María

1988

Argentine winger who scored the winning goal in the 2022 World Cup final and has won major titles with Real Madrid and PSG.

association football playerArgentina
Breel Embolo

Breel Embolo

1997

Swiss forward who plays for AS Monaco and the Switzerland national team, known for his pace and physicality in attack.

association football playerSwitzerland
Pham Tuan

Pham Tuan

1947

Vietnamese fighter pilot and cosmonaut who became the first Vietnamese and first Asian person to travel to space in 1980 aboard Soyuz 37. He spent eight days aboard the Soviet Salyut 6 space station conducting scientific experiments.

airmanastronautmilitary officerVietnam
Phill Lewis

Phill Lewis

1968

American actor, comedian and director (born 1968)

actorfilm actortelevision actorUnited States
Adolfo Machado

Adolfo Machado

1985

Panamanian defender who played professionally in various leagues and represented Panama in international matches during the 2000s and 2010s.

association football playerPanama
Amer Shafia

Amer Shafia

1982

Professional goalkeeper who played for the Jordan national football team and various clubs in the Jordanian Pro League.

association football playerJordan

Fernando Picun

1972

Uruguayan goalkeeper who played professionally in South American leagues during the 1990s and early 2000s. He represented Uruguay at youth international levels.

association football playerUruguay

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the most famous person born on February 14?
Mark Rutte, the Dutch Prime Minister from 2010 to 2023, is likely the most internationally recognized person born on February 14, 1967. Other notable figures include Vietnamese astronaut Pham Tuan and Zimbabwean author Tsitsi Dangarembga.
Are there any astronauts born on February 14?
Yes, Pham Tuan was born on February 14, 1947, and he was the first Vietnamese citizen to travel to space. He flew aboard the Soviet Soyuz 37 mission in 1980.
What celebrities share a February 14 birthday?
Actor Phill Lewis, known for his role in 'The Suite Life of Zack & Cody,' was born on February 14, 1968. Argentine actor Fernando Picun was also born on this date in 1972.