Famous Birthdays on January 17

Celebrities born on January 17 include Muhammad Ali, Jim Carrey, Betty White. Here are 9 of the best-known actors, singers, TV stars and sports legends born on this day.

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Celebrities born on January 17

• Muhammad Ali
  Athlete · Born Jan 17, 1942
  Died 2016
• Jim Carrey
  Actor · Comedian · Born Jan 17, 1962
  Age 64
• Betty White
  Actor · Singer · Born Jan 17, 1922
  Died 2021
• Eartha Kitt
  Actor · Singer · Born Jan 17, 1927
  Died 2008
• Steve Harvey
  Actor · Singer · Born Jan 17, 1957
  Age 69
• James Earl Jones
  Actor · Born Jan 17, 1931
  Died 2024
• Naveen Andrews
  Actor · Born Jan 17, 1969
  Age 57
• Andy Kaufman
  Singer · Comedian · Born Jan 17, 1949
  Died 1984
• Mack Sennett
  Actor · Musician · Born Jan 17, 1880
  Died 1960

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