Famous Celebrities Who Are Bisexuals

Sexual orientation was a taboo subject until recently, when people started coming out of the closet and revealing their preferences in public. Members of the ‘LGBT’ community have been conducting events all around the world to raise awareness about bisexuality and how individuals with such sexual preferences need to be treated as equal. During recent times, many famous celebrities had revealed their sexual orientations in public. Some of these eminent personalities are even bisexual. It is a known fact that Thus, celebrities announcing their sexual preferences have helped bisexual individuals immensely in being accepted by the society. The list of famous bisexual celebrities includes several noteworthy names such as Hollywood actresses Angelina Jolie and Drew Barrymore, Billie Joe Armstrong – vocalist of the band ‘Green Day’, legendary singer Amy Winehouse, Cynthia Nixon – actress of ‘Sex And The City’ fame. Most of these celebrities confessed that they are bisexuals in interviews. Drew Barrymore revealed in an interview that she loved to engage in sexual activities with women as well. While talking to a popular media source, singer Amy Winehouse said ‘So what? I like girls as well. I have had relationships with other women but that doesn’t mean I don’t still love Blake.’ This quote came as a surprise to many of Amy’s fans. Here’s a list of several personalities who are bisexual, you will be surprised to see a few names on this list.

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Janis Joplin

(American Singer Known for Her Powerful Mezzo-Soprano Vocals)

Birthdate: January 19, 1943

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Port Arthur, Texas, United States

Died: October 4, 1970

Best known for her powerful mezzo-soprano voice, Janis Joplin was one of the most successful rock stars of her era. Before dying at the age of 27, she achieved so much that Rolling Stone magazine included her in its 100 Greatest Artists of All Time list in 2004 and 100 Greatest Singers of All Time list in 2008.

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Little Richard

(Known for His Hit Single 'Long Tall Sally' & Regarded as the 'Architect of Rock and Roll')

Birthdate: December 5, 1932

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Macon, Georgia, United States

Died: May 9, 2020

The Architect of Rock and Roll Little Richard is best known for his track Tutti Frutti, which was included in the National Recording Registry. His music was characterized by energetic piano and back beats. His songs broke all racial barriers and were equally appreciated by white and black listeners.

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Anna Paquin

(Canadian-born New Zealand Actress and the Second Youngest Winner in Oscar History)

Birthdate: July 24, 1982

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Winnipeg, Canada

Anna Paquin is a New Zealand-Canadian actress. She started her career as a child actress and became the second-youngest winner in the history of the Academy Awards when she won an Oscar at the age of 11 under the Best Supporting Actress category for her performance as Flora McGrath in Jane Campion's 1993 period drama film The Piano.

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Sia

(Australian Pop Singer Known for Such Hits as 'Chandelier,' 'Elastic Heart' and 'Clap Your Hands')

Birthdate: December 18, 1975

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Adelaide, Australia

Australian singer-songwriter, voice-actress and director Sia Furler rose to fame with albums like We Are Born. Moving on, she bolstered her career with albums like 1000 Forms of Fear that debuted atop the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and singles like Cheap Thrills, her first Billboard Hot 100 number-one. Furler has also co-written hit songs like Diamonds, Titanium and Wild Ones.

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Birthdate: December 27, 1901

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Schöneberg, Berlin, Germany

Died: May 6, 1992

Marlene Dietrich initially performed on stage in Berlin and then shot to fame with The Blue Angel. She continued to rule Hollywood with films such as Morocco, Desire, and Shanghai Express. She helped German and French exiles during World War II. Openly bisexual, she was famous for her androgynous image.

Birthdate: June 13, 1928

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Bluefield, West Virginia, United States

Died: May 23, 2015

The inspiration behind the movie A Beautiful Mind, John F. Nash was a legendary mathematician whose work in the area of game theory earned him the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. In his later years, he was riddled with mental illness. He later died in a car crash.

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Kristen Stewart

(American Actress Who Rose to Fame for Her Role as 'Bella Swan' in 'The Twilight Saga' Film Series)

Birthdate: April 9, 1990

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Popular Hollywood actress and filmmaker, Kristen Stewart garnered worldwide fame for her portrayal of Bella Swan in the massively successful Twilight film series. However, Stewart’s rendezvous with fame and success began at a much younger age when she debuted in the movie, The Thirteenth, Year and later worked in the movie. Panic Room. Her later notable work include Clouds of Sils Maria.

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Morrissey

(Frontman of Rock Band the 'Smiths')

Birthdate: May 22, 1959

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Davyhulme, Urmston, England

Morrissey, frontman of the 1980s’ rock band The Smiths, is known for his anti-establishment lyrics and themes such as isolation. He has dabbled in music journalism and has had a successful solo career, too. A cultural icon, he is an animal rights activist and has a huge gay fan base.

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Dusty Springfield

(Singer, Artist, Cleric)

Birthdate: April 16, 1939

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: West Hampstead, London,England

Died: March 2, 1999

Height: 5'3" (160 cm)

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Aubrey Plaza

(Actress Best Known for Her Roles in the Series: 'Parks and Recreation' and 'Legion')

Birthdate: June 26, 1984

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Aubrey Plaza is an American actress, writer, producer, and comedian. She is best known for her portrayal of April Ludgate in the sitcom Parks and Recreation for which she earned a couple of nominations at the ALMA Award. Plaza is also known for playing Allison in the 2020 film Black Bear which earned her the Imagen Award for Best Actress.

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Lil Peep

(A Leading Figure of the Mid–late 2010s Emo Rap Scene)

Birthdate: November 1, 1996

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Died: November 15, 2017

Hailed as the leading figure of the emo rap scene of the mid-late 2010s, Lil Peep went on to inspire many youth subcultures. Peep achieved tremendous success in less than three years' time. In his personal life though, he struggled with mental health conditions. He died at the age of 21 due to an accidental overdose of drugs.

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Josephine Baker

(First Black Woman to Star in a Major Motion Picture, the 1927 Silent Film 'Siren of the Tropics')

Birthdate: June 3, 1906

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Died: April 12, 1975

Nicknamed Black Pearl and Creole Goddess, Josephine Baker was the first Black woman to appear in a motion picture. She was a revue dancer, famous for her signature banana costume. A civil rights activist, she helped the French military during World War II. She adopted 12 children of different ethnicities.

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Lou Reed

(Lead Guitarist, Vocalist & Principal Songwriter of the Rock Band “The Velvet Underground”)

Birthdate: March 2, 1942

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States

Died: October 27, 2013

Lou Reed redefined the glam rock genre with his album Transformer. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee initially wrote sings for Pickwick Records and performed with the Velvet Underground. He then released 20 solo albums. His parents had made him go through electro-shock therapy to “cure” his bisexuality.

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Tessa Thompson

(Actress)

Birthdate: October 3, 1983

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

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Pete Townshend

(Co-Founder and Lead Vocalist of the Rock Band 'The Who')

Birthdate: May 19, 1945

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: London, England

Pete Townshend is an English guitarist, composer, and singer. He is credited with co-founding and leading one of the most influential and important rock bands of the 20th century, The Who. Also an influential guitarist, Pete Townshend was ranked 10th in Rolling Stone magazine's 100 greatest guitarists of all time list published in 2011.

Birthdate: December 1, 1985

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Kansas City, Kansas, United States

Artist Janelle Monae initially sang with rapper Big Boi and is known for albums such as Dirty Computer. She has been nominated for the Grammys multiple times. Monae also appeared in films such as Hidden Figures and the Academy Award-winning drama Moonlight. She is both bisexual and pansexual.

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Billie Holiday

(One of the Greatest Jazz Singers from the 1930s to the 1950s)

Birthdate: April 7, 1915

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Died: July 17, 1959

Jazz legend Billie Holiday had a tumultuous childhood and ended up in prison due to prostitution. Upon her release, at 14, she started singing using her pseudonym and performed at sold-out Carnegie Hall shows. Nicknamed Lady Day, she was riddled with alcohol and drug issues. She won four posthumous Grammys.

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Rudolf Nureyev

(Choreographer & One of the Greatest Male Ballet Dancers of His Generation)

Birthdate: March 17, 1938

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Irkutsk, Russia

Died: January 6, 1993

Born into a Tatar Muslim family, Rudolf Nureyev grew up to gain fans both for his exceptional ballet skills and for his sharp cheek bones. One of the greatest male ballet dancers ever, he gained fame performing with stars such as Margot Fonteynhe. A closeted homosexual, he died of AIDS.

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Anthony Eden

(Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1955 - 1957))

Birthdate: June 12, 1897

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Windlestone Hall, England

Died: January 14, 1977

Conservative politician Anthony Eden was the prime minister of England from 1955 to 1957. He had also served as the youngest British Army brigade-major during World War I. He earned a lot of criticism for his handling of the Suez Canal issue during his tenure as the prime minister.

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Sara Ramirez

(Actress and Singer Known for Her Role as ‘Dr. Callie Torres’ in the TV Series ‘Grey's Anatomy’)

Birthdate: August 31, 1975

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Mazatlán, Mexico

Mexican American actor, singer, and songwriter Sara Ramirez is the recipient of several awards, including a Tony Award. Born in Mexico, they moved to America as a child. They became interested in acting in their teens and acted in school plays before taking up roles in theater plays. Soon, they ventured into TV and films as well.

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Madison Beer

(Known for Her Singles "Dead" and "Home with You")

Birthdate: March 5, 1999

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Jericho, New York, United States

American singer Madison Beer broke into the top 50 list of many music charts in the US when she featured in a new single in February 2015 by DJ Mako titled I Won't Let You Walk Away. Some of her other notable songs are Dead, Say It to My Face, Home with You, Good in Goodbye, Selfish, Stained Glass and Baby.

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Angela White

(Australian Porn Actor and Director)

Birthdate: March 4, 1985

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Sydney, Australia

Award-winning Australian porn actor-director Angela White now mostly works in the US. Part of the AVN Hall of Fame, is a gender studies graduate from the University of Melbourne and has conducted extensive research on pornography. She became the first Fleshlight Girl from Australia and has also been a webcam model.

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Phoebe Bridgers

(Singer-songwriter)

Birthdate: August 17, 1994

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Pasadena, California, U.S.

Birthdate: May 26, 1877

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States

Died: September 14, 1927

Isadora Duncan was a dancer acclaimed in USA, Europe, and the Soviet Union. Raised by a single mother, she grew up in poverty and started teaching dance to children to earn some money. She later joined Augustin Daly's theater company. Eventually, she opened her own dance schools to teach her unique philosophy and techniques to her students. 

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Anthony Perkins

(Film actor, Film director)

Birthdate: April 4, 1932

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, United States

Died: September 12, 1992

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

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Jack Dylan Grazer

(American Actor Known for His Role as ‘Eddie Kaspbrak’ in the Film ‘It’)

Birthdate: September 3, 2003

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Jack Dylan Grazer is an actor best known for playing Eddie Kaspbrak in It and its 2019 sequel. One of the most popular child actors, Jack was named among the top 30 stars under the age of 18 by The Hollywood Reporter in 2018. Well-matured for his age, Jack sponsors an annual scholarship for two students at the Adderley School.

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Birthdate: June 28, 1970

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Pasadena, California, United States

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

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Aurora

(Singer-songwriter)

Birthdate: June 15, 1996

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Stavanger, Norway

Aurora is a Norwegian singer, songwriter, and dancer. Gifted from a young age, she began writing songs at the age of six! She began her career self-releasing her works. She received a favorable response from the audience and was soon able to establish herself as a popular singer. Her music encompasses electro-pop, folk, and art-pop elements. 

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Thomas Mann

(German Novelist Who Won the 1929 Nobel Prize in Literature)

Birthdate: June 6, 1875

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Lübeck, Germany

Died: August 12, 1955

German author Thomas Mann, known for his epic novels, was part of the Hanseatic Mann family of authors. He depicted his own family in his novel Buddenbrooks. He won the 1929 Nobel Prize in Literature. During Hitler’s reign, he fled to Switzerland and then to the U.S.

Birthdate: December 8, 1966

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Glenageary, Ireland

Died: July 26, 2023

Sinead O’Connor is an Irish singer and songwriter known for her controversial statements as much as for her work as a musician. Apart from releasing solo albums and singles, she has also collaborated with other artists and recorded songs for films. She often makes headlines for expressing views on subjects, such as women's rights, child abuse, sexuality, and organized religion.

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Saffron Burrows

(Actress and Model Known for Her Films: ‘Circle of Friends’, ‘Hotel de Love’ and ‘Deep Blue Sea’)

Birthdate: October 22, 1972

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: London, England

Saffron Burrows is a British model and actress known for playing important roles in popular TV series, such as Boston Legal, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Burrows also campaigns for equality and disabled rights; she has never let the good Samaritan in her die down since the age of 11 when she joined an anti-racism group.

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Jess Glynne

(English Singer Best Known for Her Singles: ‘Hold My Hand’ and ‘Don't Be So Hard on Yourself)

Birthdate: October 20, 1989

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Hampstead, London, England

Jess Glynne, named one of Forbes’s Most Influential People Under 30 in 2019, initially rose to fame as a featured artist on tracks such as Rather Be and My Love. She became the first British female solo singer with seven number one UK Singles Chart tracks.

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Siegfried Sassoon

(English War Poet and Soldier Who Became One of the Leading Poets of the First World War)

Birthdate: September 8, 1886

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Matfield, Kent, England

Died: September 1, 1967

Siegfried Sassoon was an English writer, poet, and soldier. One of the most popular poets during the First World War, Sassoon's works satirized the patriotic pretensions of those accountable for the war as well as described the horrors of the war. Siegfried Sassoon's works and ideology greatly influenced another leading poet of the First World War, Wilfred Owen.

Birthdate: August 9, 1982

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

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Jack Cassidy

(Actor)

Birthdate: March 5, 1927

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Richmond Hill, New York, USA

Died: December 12, 1976

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

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Evelyn Waugh

(One of the Great Prose Stylists of the English Language in the 20th Century)

Birthdate: October 28, 1903

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: West Hampstead, London, United Kingdom

Died: April 10, 1966

Arthur Evelyn St. John Waugh was an English author, known for his novels, biographies, and travelogues. Hailed as the most brilliant satirical novelist of his day, he wrote mostly satires before WWII. But during the war, his writings took a serious turn; he published Brideshead Revisited in 1945, a book that continues to appear on the best books list till now.

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Birthdate: September 21, 1640

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France

Died: June 9, 1701

Philippe I, Duke of Orléans received the dukedoms of Chartres and Valois in 1661 as the younger son of Louis XIII of France. Unlike most royal persons of his generation, Philippe was open about his homosexuality and did not think twice before acting effeminately in public. However, he fathered several children and earned the nickname the grandfather of Europe.

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Margaret Cho

(Actress & Comedian Known for Her Role in 'All-American Girl' and '30 Rock')

Birthdate: December 5, 1968

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States

Stand-up comedian, actress, and fashion designer Margaret Cho is best known for creating and starring in the ABC sitcom All-American Girl. She had a difficult childhood marred by sexual abuse and struggled for years to build a successful career. Besides comedy, she has her own clothing line. She actively supports women’s rights and LGBTQA+ rights. 

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Bessie Smith

(One of the Greatest Female Blues Singers of the 1930s)

Birthdate: April 15, 1894

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Died: September 26, 1937

Bessie Smith was an American singer who gained popularity during the Jazz Age. Dubbed the Empress of the Blues, Smith was one of the most famous blues singers of the 1920s and 1930s. Counted among the greatest singers of her generation, Bessie Smith was a major influence on several other singers. Her life and work inspired the TV film Bessie.

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Zelda Williams

(Actress and the Daughter of Actor and Comedian Robin Williams)

Birthdate: July 31, 1989

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Named after Princess Zelda by her celebrity father Robin Williams, the American actress and director has featured in a number of films and music videos, often with her old man. She was recognized as one of the 100 most beautiful people in People magazine’s 2007 edition. The enthusiastic video game player also wrote, directed and acted in short film Shrimp.

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Jonah Falcon

(Actor)

Birthdate: July 29, 1970

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

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Anthony Rapp

(Actor)

Birthdate: October 26, 1971

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Joliet, Illinois, USA

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

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Birthdate: June 27, 1996

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States

A former member of the all-girl Fifth Harmony group, the Cuban American millennial is a singer and songwriter with a husky voice. Lauren Jauregui, who has songs Expectations and More Than That to her credit, is also an activist and a known critic of former US president Donald Trump’s policies. She says she takes pride in being a bisexual.

Birthdate: January 31, 1902

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Died: December 12, 1968

Tallulah Bankhead was the daughter of former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives William Brockman Bankhead. She also gained fame for her role in Alfred Hitchcock's Lifeboat. She had also been part of radio and TV shows. She had a life riddled with bisexual promiscuity and alcoholism.

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Kali Uchis

(American Grammy Award Winning Musician Known for His Debut Album 'Isolation')

Birthdate: July 17, 1994

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Kali Uchis is an American singer who sings in English and Spanish languages. Uchis achieved international recognition after the release of her hit debut studio album Isolation. Over the course of her career, Kali Uchis has received several prestigious awards such as the Grammy Award, Billboard Music Award, and American Music Award.

Birthdate: August 8, 1980

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

Shayna Baszler is an American WWE wrestler and former WWE women's tag team champion. Before signing with WWE, Baszler was a mixed martial artist. She served as an important spokesperson in a movement, which was initiated to create an athletic commission for combat sports in South Dakota. A multi-talented personality, Shayna Baszler is also a certified Emergency Medical Technician.

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Yukio Mishima

(One of the Most Important Japanese Authors of the 20th Century)

Birthdate: January 14, 1925

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Yotsuya, Tokyo, Japan

Died: November 25, 1970

Japanese author, poet, and playwright Yukio Mishima is counted amongst the most important Japanese authors of the 20th century. His best-known works feature a fusion of traditional Japanese and modern Western literary styles. He was the founder of the Tatenokai, an unarmed private militia dedicated to traditional Japanese values. He was considered controversial due to his political activities. 

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Olivia Thirlby

(Actress)

Birthdate: October 6, 1986

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Height: 5'3" (160 cm)

Birthdate: July 24, 1895

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Wimbledon, England

Died: December 7, 1985

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Vanessa Carlton

(Singer-Songwriter and Pianist Famous for Her Debut Single, 'A Thousand Miles')

Birthdate: August 16, 1980

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Milford, Pennsylvania, United States

Vanessa Carlton is known for her Billboard-charting debut single, A Thousand Miles, and her platinum-certified debut album, Be Not Nobody. Her album Rabbits on the Run was inspired by A Brief History of Time. The three-time Grammy nominee is also openly bisexual and married to Deer Tick member John McCauley.