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Famous Birthdays on June 4

10 notable people were born on June 4.

June 4 is the birth date of several notable people in various areas such as politics, literature, and entertainment. Noteworthy individuals born on this day include Greek President Karolos Papoulias (1929), Polish President Bronisław Komorowski (1952), Mozambican author Paulina Chiziane (1955), actress Angelina Jolie (1975), and Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny (1976). This day marks the birthdays of influential figures in European politics, African literature, Hollywood cinema, and contemporary political activism.

20th Century10 people

Lukas Podolski

Lukas Podolski

1985

German forward who scored 49 goals in 130 international appearances and won the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He played for top clubs including Bayern Munich, Arsenal, and Inter Milan during his career.

association football playernon-fiction writerGermany
Alexei Navalny

Alexei Navalny

1976 – 2024

Russian opposition leader and anti-corruption activist who exposed government corruption through his foundation and YouTube investigations. He survived a 2020 poisoning attempt and died in prison in 2024 while serving sentences widely considered politically motivated.

activistlawyerpoliticianRussia
Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie

1975

American actress, humanitarian and filmmaker (born 1975)

actormodelphilanthropistUnited States
Henri Bedimo

Henri Bedimo

1984

Cameroonian left-back who played for Barcelona and Lyon, representing Cameroon in multiple World Cups and Africa Cup of Nations.

association football playerCameroon
Bronisław Komorowski

Bronisław Komorowski

1952

Polish historian and politician who served as President of Poland from 2010 to 2015 after assuming the role following the Smolensk air disaster.

dissidenthistorianpoliticianPoland
Karolos Papoulias

Karolos Papoulias

1929 – 2021

Greek politician and diplomat who served as the 6th President of Greece from 2005 to 2015.

diplomatjuristlegal counselorGreece
Juan Manuel Iturbe

Juan Manuel Iturbe

1993

Paraguayan winger who has played for clubs including AS Roma and Pumas UNAM, known for his pace and dribbling ability.

association football playerParaguay
Yazan Al-Naimat

Yazan Al-Naimat

1999

Professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for clubs in the Jordanian Pro League.

association football playerJordan
Eldar Qasımov

Eldar Qasımov

1989

Television presenter and singer who won the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 as part of the duo Ell & Nikki with the song "Running Scared".

singertelevision presenterAzerbaijan
Paulina Chiziane

Paulina Chiziane

1955

Novelist who became the first Black African woman to win the Camões Prize in 2021, known for works exploring women's experiences in Mozambican society.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the most famous person born on June 4?
Angelina Jolie, born on June 4, 1975, is a well-known Academy Award-winning actress and humanitarian. She appears in films like Salt and Mr. & Mrs. Smith and works as a UN Goodwill Ambassador.
What politicians were born on June 4?
Politicians born on June 4 include Karolos Papoulias, former President of Greece, Bronisław Komorowski, former President of Poland, and Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. They have each contributed to their countries' politics.
Are there any famous writers born on June 4?
Paulina Chiziane, born on June 4, 1955, is a noted Mozambican author and the first woman to publish a novel in her country. She wrote 'Balada de Amor ao Vento' and has received several international literary awards.