16 historically significant individuals born on July 30. July 30 is the birth date of several notable figures. Industrialist Henry Ford, born in 1863, revolutionized automobile manufacturing. Singer Paul Anka was born in 1941, followed by reggae musician Jimmy Cliff in 1944. Actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was born in 1947, and French actor Jean Reno in 1948. These individuals have made achievements in business, music, entertainment, and politics throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.
Total Born
16
Countries
13
Top Century
20th· 11
Top Field
actor
3 individuals
Headline Figures
scientist
Françoise Barré-Sinoussi
1947 – PresentNobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2008)
scientist
Patrick Modiano
1945 – PresentNobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Literature (2014)
composer
Jimmy Cliff
1944 – 2025Jamaican reggae pioneer best known for "The Harder They Come" and songs like "Many Rivers to Cross." He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.
Birth Distribution by Century
20th (11)
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Françoise Barré-Sinoussi
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2008)
Patrick Modiano
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Literature (2014)
Jimmy Cliff
composermusician
Jamaican reggae pioneer best known for "The Harder They Come" and songs like "Many Rivers to Cross." He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.
Abdullah of Pahang
monarch
Malaysia's 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong (constitutional monarch) since 2019 and Sultan of Pahang, who serves as the ceremonial head of state.
Paul Anka
composerfilm actor
Canadian singer-songwriter who wrote "My Way" for Frank Sinatra and had teen idol hits like "Diana" and "Puppy Love" in the late 1950s.
Arnold Schwarzenegger
actorautobiographer
Austrian-American bodybuilder who won seven Mr. Olympia titles, became a Hollywood action star, and served as Governor of California from 2003 to 2011.
Hirving Lozano
association football player
Mexican winger who plays for the Mexico national team and has competed in major European leagues. He gained international recognition for his speed and goal-scoring ability, particularly during the 2018 World Cup.
Simon Baker
actorfilm actor
Australian actor and director best known for starring as Patrick Jane in the CBS series The Mentalist and for his role in the film The Devil Wears Prada.
Mario Martínez
association football player
Honduran attacking midfielder who has played professionally in multiple countries and regularly features for the Honduras national team.
Antolín Alcaraz
association football coachassociation football player
Paraguayan defender who played for clubs including Valencia and Real Betis, and represented Paraguay in three World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014).
Jean Reno
actor
Spanish-born French actor known for his roles in international films including "Léon: The Professional," "The Da Vinci Code," and "Mission: Impossible."
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Henry Ford
business magnateindustrialist
American business magnate (1863–1947)
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George Stepney
diplomatpoet
English diplomat (1663-1707)
11th Century
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Anund Jacob
monarch
King of Sweden from 1022 until 1050 (1008-1050)
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Thietmar of Merseburg
Catholic bishopCatholic priest
German bishop and historian (975–1018)
0th Century
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Claudius
historianpolitician
Fourth Roman emperor (41–54)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on July 30?
Arnold Schwarzenegger, born July 30, 1947, is likely the most famous person born on this date. He is known worldwide as an actor, bodybuilder, and former Governor of California. Henry Ford, the automotive pioneer born July 30, 1863, is also well-known for founding Ford Motor Company.
What celebrities have birthdays on July 30?
Notable celebrities born on July 30 include Arnold Schwarzenegger (1947), singer Paul Anka (1941), reggae legend Jimmy Cliff (1944), and French actor Jean Reno (1948). Business magnate Henry Ford (1863) was also born on this date.
Are there any musicians born on July 30?
Yes, two musicians were born on July 30: Paul Anka (1941), the Canadian-American singer known for hits like 'Diana,' and Jimmy Cliff (1944), the Jamaican reggae singer famous for 'The Harder They Come.'