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Famous Birthdays on July 22

9 notable people were born on July 22.

July 22 is the birth date of several notable figures from various fields and time periods. Among those born on this day are Filipino political philosopher Apolinario Mabini (1864), Indonesian diplomat Adam Malik (1917), Dominican fashion designer Óscar de la Renta (1932), Colombian-American actor John Leguizamo (1960), and Georgian footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili (1971). These individuals have made contributions in politics, diplomacy, fashion, entertainment, and sports.

19th Century1 person

Apolinario Mabini

Apolinario Mabini

1864 – 1903

Filipino revolutionary leader who served as the first Prime Minister of the Philippine Republic in 1899 and was known as the "Brains of the Revolution." Despite being paralyzed from the waist down, he drafted the constitution of the First Philippine Republic and advised President Emilio Aguinaldo.

autobiographerdiplomatjournalistPhilippines

20th Century8 people

John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo

1960

American actor, comedian, producer, and writer

actorcomedianfilm actorUnited States
Adam Malik

Adam Malik

1917 – 1984

Third Vice President of Indonesia (1978-1983) and prominent journalist who played a key role in Indonesia's foreign policy and Non-Aligned Movement leadership.

art collectordiplomatjournalistIndonesia
Dirk Kuyt

Dirk Kuyt

1980

Dutch winger known for his work rate and versatility who played for Liverpool, Feyenoord, and the Netherlands national team.

association football coachassociation football playerNetherlands
Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez

1992

American singer and actress (born 1992)

child actorfashion designerfilmmakerUnited States
Federico Valverde

Federico Valverde

1998

Uruguayan midfielder who plays for Real Madrid and has been a key player for both club and country since breaking through as a teenager.

association football playerUruguay
Mikheil Kavelashvili

Mikheil Kavelashvili

1971

President of Georgia since December 2024 and former Manchester City striker who played 86 times for the Georgian national team.

association football playerathleteeconomistGeorgia
Óscar de la Renta

Óscar de la Renta

1932 – 2014

Internationally renowned fashion designer who dressed First Ladies and celebrities, founding his luxury fashion house in 1965.

designerfashion designerpersonal stylistDominican Republic
Andrew Holness

Andrew Holness

1972

Jamaican politician serving as Prime Minister since 2016, leading the Jamaica Labour Party. At age 49, he became one of the youngest heads of government in the Caribbean.

politicianJamaica

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the most famous person born on July 22?
Óscar de la Renta, the Dominican fashion designer known for dressing First Ladies and celebrities, is among the most recognized people born on July 22. John Leguizamo, the Colombian-American actor and comedian known for 'Romeo + Juliet' and 'Moulin Rouge,' is also well-known among those born on this date.
Are there any politicians born on July 22?
Yes, several politicians share this birthday, including Apolinario Mabini, a significant figure in Philippine independence who became the first Prime Minister of the Philippines in 1899. Adam Malik, Indonesia's Foreign Minister and later Vice President, was born on this date in 1917.
What celebrities have July 22 birthdays?
John Leguizamo, an actor and comedian noted for roles in films and Broadway productions, was born on July 22, 1960. Fashion icon Óscar de la Renta, a well-known name in luxury fashion, was also born on this date in 1932.