Famous Birthdays on January 16

Celebrities born on January 16 include Susan Sontag, Aaliyah, Kate Moss. Here are 7 of the best-known actors, singers, TV stars and sports legends born on this day.

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Celebrities born on January 16

• Susan Sontag
  Journalist · Director · Born Jan 16, 1933
  Died 2004
• Aaliyah
  Actor · Musician · Born Jan 16, 1979
  Died 2001
• Kate Moss
  Singer · Model · Born Jan 16, 1974
  Age 52
• John Carpenter
  Actor · Musician · Born Jan 16, 1948
  Age 78
• Ethel Merman
  Actor · Singer · Born Jan 16, 1908
  Died 1984
• Lin-Manuel Miranda
  Actor · Musician · Born Jan 16, 1980
  Age 46
• Debbie Allen
  Actor · Singer · Born Jan 16, 1950
  Age 76

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Celebrity data from Wikidata, updated November 2026. Ages are as of November 14, 2026.