Everyone born between now and January 23, 2023 will have a tiger as their Chinese zodiac sign, joining a long list of impressive people who were also born in the Year of the Tiger. The zodiac signs move in a 12-year cycle, so this is the first Year of the Tiger since February 14, 2010 to February 2, 2011.
Traditionally, like its namesake animal, the Year of the Tiger represents courage, wisdom and strength. Many of these attributes may belong to the celebrities born in a previous Year of the Tiger.
Here’s a list of some of the most famous celebrities born within the Year of the Tiger.
13 February 1926 — February 1 1927
Anyone born in this Year of the Tiger will be 95-years-old now, and there are a couple of notable celebrities at this age still alive and working.
The U.K.’s reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, has a tiger as her Chinese zodiac symbol, as she was born on April 21, 1926. She has set many records—having sat on the throne for almost 70 years, she is the oldest and longest-reigning British monarch, the oldest and longest-reigning current monarch, and the oldest and longest-serving head of state.
Other celebrities born within this Lunar New Year include Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe, Cuban revolutionist Fidel Castro and American novelist Harper Lee. When it comes to living people with a tiger as their Chinese zodiac sign, American entertainer Mel Brooks and British broadcaster and environmentalist David Attenborough are stand outs.
January 31, 1938 — February 18, 1939
Many celebrities born in this Chinese New Year are still alive, and many are still active today. At 83 years old, the likes of Terence Stamp, Tommy Chong (Cheech & Chong), director Paul Verhoeven and Back to the Future legend Christopher Lloyd were all born in 1938.
Elliot Gould, famous for his roles in M.A.S.H., the Ocean’s franchise and Friends, is also a tiger, according to the Chinese zodiac charts, as he was born in Brooklyn on August 29, 1938.
February 17, 1950 — February 5, 1951
Anyone born within this year will now be 71-years-old, and there are many celebrities still active at this age.
Legendary musician Stevie Wonder, real name Stevland Hardaway Morris, continues to perform and release new music, even though he’s already achieved huge success throughout his career. He’s won the most Grammy Awards by a solo artist with 25, and he won an Academy Award for his 1984 hit “I Just Called to Say I Love You.”
Other notable people born this year include Bill Murray, John Candy, Robbie Coltrane (Harry Potter), Mark Spitz, William Hurt, Martin Short, Jay Leno, Ariana Huffington and Richard Branson.
February 5, 1962 — January 24, 1963
Celebrities born in this year will be turning 60 across the next calendar year.
Musicians Axl Rose and Garth Brooks were born one day apart on February 6 and 7 in 1962, while Sheryl Crow was born four days later on February 11.
Entertainers Matthew Broderick and Rosie O’Donnell share a birthday on April 21, while former talk show host Craig Ferguson was also born in this Year of the Tiger. Paula Abdul, Tom Cruise, Michelle Yeoh, Steve Carell, Tommy Lee, Evander Holyfield, Demi Moore, Jodie Foster, Jon Stewart, Ralph Fiennes, Steven Soderbergh and Felicity Huffman are also all tigers.
January 24, 1974 — February 10, 1975
The tigers born in 1974 are mostly still in their professional heyday at the age of 47.
British Oscar winners Christian Bale and Olivia Colman were born at the end of January 1974, meaning they just sneaked into the year giving them a tiger zodiac sign.
Elizabeth Banks, double Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali, Eva Mendes, Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, Derek Jeter, Amy Adams, Jimmy Fallon and Alanis Morissette. Other Oscar winners born in 1974 include Penélope Cruz, Joaquin Phoenix, Bradley Cooper and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Jeopardy! host and record holder Ken Jennings was born in 1974. He recently watched as his Jeopardy! records were challenged, but ultimately not met by Amy Schneider.
February 9, 1986 — January 28, 1987
Famous people born in this Year of the Tiger are millennials settling into their mid-30s now, with the likes of Lady Gaga, Drake, Amanda Byrnes, Lindsay Lohan, Lena Dunham, Megan Fox and Robert Pattinson standing out. Pattinson is set for a big year as he takes on the role of Bruce Wayne in Matt Reeves’ The Batman. Twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are tigers, as are Game of Thrones trio Richard Madden, Emilia Clarke and Kit Harrington.
Tennis world record holder and recent winner of the Australian Open Rafael Nadal is classed as a tiger too. Usain Bolt falls into the category— he reached speeds of 43.99 kilometers per hour in his sprinting career, while an actual tiger can reach speeds of up to 65 km/h. Winter Olympian Shaun White was born on September 3, 1986, and will be hoping to achieve another gold medal at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
January 28, 1998 — February 15, 1999
Some of the youngest members of the tiger club we’ll feature on this list are still in the early stages of their careers at the age of 23.
American poet Amanda Gorman, Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris and actress Elle Fanning were all born in the Year of the Tiger. Musician Shawn Mendes, soccer star Kylian Mbappé and Chinese actor Dylan Wang also qualify.
