Michael B. Jordan
American Actor in Black Panther
An American actor achieved recognition for roles in television and film. Gained prominence through the portrayal of Wallace in the series The Wire and as Erik Killmonger in the blockbuster film Black Panther. Additionally starred in the critically acclaimed film Fruitvale Station, which highlighted the life of Oscar Grant. Other notable performances included roles in Creed and its sequel, Creed II, where portrayed the character Adonis Creed, the son of the legendary boxer Apollo Creed.
Portrayed Erik Killmonger in Black Panther
Starred in Fruitvale Station
Played Adonis Creed in Creed series
Other People Born on February 9th
Vladimir Guerrero
Baseball player and Hall of Famer
Born
February 9th, 1975 50 years ago
Born in the Dominican Republic, this baseball player began his Major League career in 1996 with the Montreal Expos. Over the course of his career, he also played for the Anaheim Angels, Texas Rangers, and Baltimore Orioles. He was recognized for his powerful hitting and ability to hit pitches outside the strike zone. In 2004, won the American League MVP award while with the Angels. He earned 9 All-Star selections and received 8 Gold Glove Awards, showcasing his skills both offensively and defensively. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018, he left a significant legacy in the sport.
Continue ReadingDomingo Cisma
Spanish footballer with UANL Tigres
Born
February 9th, 1982 43 years ago
A Spanish footballer, played primarily as a defender. Cisma had a successful career in La Liga and the Mexican Liga MX. Started his professional career at Real Betis and later moved to teams like Granada and UANL Tigres. Excelled in defensive duties and contributed to team strategies both in domestic leagues and international matches.
Continue ReadingJohn Wallace
Basketball player and coach, NBA player
Born
February 9th, 1974 51 years ago
Born in 1974, a basketball player and coach. Played college basketball at Syracuse University, leading the team to an NCAA Championship game appearance in 1996. Entered the NBA in 1996, playing for the New York Knicks, where he contributed during playoff runs. Transitioned to coaching after retiring and has worked with various youth and high school basketball programs to develop young talent.
Continue ReadingTom Hiddleston
English film and television actor
Born
February 9th, 1981 44 years ago
An English actor gained recognition for various performances across film and television. Gained widespread fame for portraying Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, first appearing in 'Thor' (2011). Achieved acclaim for roles in 'The Night Manager' (2016), which earned a Golden Globe Award, and 'Midnight in Paris' (2011). In addition to screen roles, participated in theatre productions, showcasing versatility in performances.
Continue ReadingSebastián Driussi
Argentinian footballer and forward
Born
February 9th, 1996 29 years ago
A footballer specialized as a forward, has played professionally in Argentina and Europe. Started career at River Plate, where strong performances helped the team secure several titles. In 2017, transferred to FC Zenit in Russia, making significant contributions to the team's attacking play. Additionally, gained experience in international competitions with the Argentine national team.
Continue ReadingCharlie Day
Actor & producer from It's Always Sunny
Born
February 9th, 1976 49 years ago
An actor, producer, and screenwriter has gained recognition for multiple roles in television and film. Most prominently starred in the long-running television series 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia', where a group of friends navigates various misadventures in their bar. Additionally lent his voice to animated films such as 'The Lego Movie' and its sequel, showcasing versatility in both live-action and voice acting. Worked as an executive producer on the series 'Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet', contributing to the creative landscape of television comedy.
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