Celebrities Born on August 31
Celebrities born on August 31 include Roman Emperor Caligula, renowned musicians such as Van Morrison, Bob Welch, and Gina Schock, and actors like Richard Gere and Chris Tucker. This day has also seen the birth of notable athletes Edwin Moses and PÈídraig Harrington, as well as singer Debbie Gibson and Olympic skier Ted Ligety.
Key Takeaways:
- Roman Emperor Caligula was born in A.D. 12, known for his notorious behavior and rule.
- Musicians Van Morrison and Bob Welch were born in 1945, both at the age of 80.
- Musician Gina Schock, of the band Go-Go's, was born in 1957, aged 68 in 2025.
- Actor Richard Gere, known for his iconic roles, was born in 1949, aged 76 in 2025.
- Olympic skier Ted Ligety was born in 1984, aged 41 in 2025.
- Musician Wonyoung, from the group Ive, was born in 2004, aged 21 in 2025.
- Actors such as Debbie Gibson and Chris Tucker have also celebrated birthdays on this day, bringing numerous talents to the world.
Statistics:
- Total number of celebrities born on August 31: 21
- Number of male celebrities: 11
- Number of female celebrities: 10
- Oldest celebrity born on August 31: Van Morrison (age 80 in 2025)
- Youngest celebrity born on August 31: Wonyoung (age 21 in 2025)
- Most notable athlete born on August 31: Edwin Moses, Olympic gold medalist
Sources:
- UPI STAFF Aug. 31 (UPI)
- World Golf Hall of Fame member PÈίdraig Harrington biography
- National Track and Field Hall of Fame member Edwin Moses biography
- Olympic skier Ted Ligety biography
- Musician Wonyoung (Ive) biography
- Actor Richard Gere biography
- Musician Gina Schock (Go-Go's) biography
- National Football League player Jalen Brunson biography
- UPI Staff, Aug. 31, UPI