1980
Kevin Powers, American soldier and author
Kevin Powers is an American fiction writer, poet, and Iraq War veteran.
Kevin Powers, American soldier and author
The 1980s
Explore 6636 historical events from 1980–1989.
1980
Kristen Connolly, American actress
Kristen Connolly is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Dana Polk in the 2011 film The Cabin in the Woods, Christina Gallagher on the Netflix series House of Cards a…
Kristen Connolly, American actress
1980
Reggie Abercrombie, American baseball player
Reginald Damascus Abercrombie is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins and Houston Astros.
Reggie Abercrombie, American baseball player
1980
Jonathan Cheechoo, Canadian ice hockey player
Jonathan Earl Cheechoo is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL).
Jonathan Cheechoo, Canadian ice hockey player
1980
Julia Perez, Indonesian singer and actress (died 2017)
Yuli Rachmawati, better known as Julia Perez, abbreviated as Jupe, was an Indonesian singer, model, and actress. In the early 2010s, she became known for her outspoken statements a…
Julia Perez, Indonesian singer and actress (died 2017)
1980
Adam Scott, Australian golfer
Adam Derek Scott is an Australian professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. He is a former world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking. He has won one major championsh…
Adam Scott, Australian golfer
1980
Javier Camuñas, Spanish footballer
Javier Camuñas Gallego is a Spanish former professional footballer. A versatile midfielder, he could also operate as a second striker.
Javier Camuñas, Spanish footballer
1980
Brett Goldstein, British actor, comedian and writer
Brett Goldstein is an English actor, comedian, podcaster, producer, and writer. Known for his role as Roy Kent in the Apple TV+ sports comedy-drama series Ted Lasso (2020–present),…
Brett Goldstein, British actor, comedian and writer
1980
Ryan Miller, American ice hockey player
Ryan Dean Miller is an American former professional ice hockey player. He played as a goaltender for 18 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Buffalo Sabres, St. Loui…
Ryan Miller, American ice hockey player
1980
Kristen Bell, American actress
Kristen Anne Bell is an American actress and singer. Her work includes both film and television, and her accolades include two Emmy Awards, in addition to nominations for three Gol…
Kristen Bell, American actress
1980
David Blu, American–Israeli basketball player
David Blu is an American–Israeli former professional basketball player, who spent 10 seasons playing in the EuroLeague. Standing at 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m), he played at the small forwa…
David Blu, American–Israeli basketball player
1980
Ryōko Hirosue, Japanese actress
Ryōko Hirosue is a Japanese actress and singer, best known to international audiences for her roles in the Luc Besson-produced Wasabi (2001) and the Academy Award-winning Japanese…
Ryōko Hirosue, Japanese actress
1980
Xavier Malisse, Belgian tennis player
Xavier Malisse is a Belgian tennis coach and a former professional player. Born in the north-western Flemish city of Kortrijk and nicknamed X-Man, he is one of only two Belgian men…
Xavier Malisse, Belgian tennis player
1980
Giorgio Mondini, Italian race car driver
Giorgio Mondini is an Italo-Swiss former racing driver who last competed in the 2018 European Le Mans Series. In 2004, he was champion of the Formula Renault V6 Eurocup series. He …
Giorgio Mondini, Italian race car driver
1980
Chris Sullivan, American actor
Chris Sullivan is an American actor and musician. He starred on Cinemax's The Knick as Tom Cleary, and on the NBC drama This Is Us as Toby Damon, for which he received two Primetim…
Chris Sullivan, American actor
1980
Tesfaye Bramble, English-Montserratian footballer
Tesfaye Walda Simeon "Tes" Bramble is a former professional footballer and convicted rapist. He made over 200 appearances in the Football League, scoring 43 goals, between 2001 and…
Tesfaye Bramble, English-Montserratian footballer
1980
Gisele Bündchen, Brazilian model, fashionista, and businesswoman
Gisele Caroline Bündchen is a Brazilian ubermodel and activist. Since 2001, she has been one of the highest-paid models in the world. In 2007, Bündchen was the 16th-richest woman i…
Gisele Bündchen, Brazilian model, fashionista, and businesswoman
1980
Jon Dorenbos, American football player
Jonathan Paul Dorenbos is an American former professional football player and magician who was a long snapper in the National Football League (NFL), earning two Pro Bowl selections…
Jon Dorenbos, American football player
1980
Justin Griffith, American football player
Justin Montrel Griffith is an American former professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the f…
Justin Griffith, American football player
1980
Sandra Laoura, French skier
Sandra Laoura is a French freestyle skier of Algerian origin who competed at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. Laoura won bronze in the women's moguls event.
Sandra Laoura, French skier
1980
CC Sabathia, American baseball player
Carsten Charles Sabathia Jr. is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers, …
CC Sabathia, American baseball player
1980
Yvonne Sampson, Australian journalist and sportscaster
Yvonne Sampson is an Australian television sports presenter and commentator.
Yvonne Sampson, Australian journalist and sportscaster
1980
Heath Scotland, Australian rules footballer
Heath Scotland is a former Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League. He played for Collingwood and Carlton, appearing in two AFL Grand Finals during his time w…
Heath Scotland, Australian rules footballer
1980
Dirk Kuyt, Dutch footballer
Dirk Kuijt, anglicised to Kuyt, is a Dutch former professional footballer and manager who currently serves as an assistant manager of Süper Lig club Fenerbahçe. Originally starting…
Dirk Kuyt, Dutch footballer