Famous People Born in 1962

Nicolás Maduro

Former bus driver and union leader who succeeded Hugo Chávez as President of Venezuela in 2013

Nicolás Maduro Moros (born 23 November 1962) is a Venezuelan politician and former union leader who served as the 53rd president of Venezuela from 2013 until his capture during the United States intervention in Venezuela in 2026 for alleged drug trafficking to which he pleaded not guilty.

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Jim Carrey

Canadian-American comedian and actor of Ace Ventura, The Mask and The Truman Show, famed for his rubber-faced energy

James Eugene Carrey (born January 17, 1962) is a Canadian and American actor, comedian, and visual artist. Known primarily for his energetic slapstick performances, he is regarded as one of the most prominent comedic actors of his generation.

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Keir Starmer

Former human-rights lawyer and Director of Public Prosecutions who led Labour to a landslide and became Prime Minister in 2024

Sir Keir Rodney Starmer (born 2 September 1962) is a British politician and former lawyer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2024 to 2026. He was Leader of the Labour Party from 2020 to 2026 and Leader of the Opposition from 2020 to 2024.

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Tom Cruise

Thomas Cruise Mapother IV (born July 3, 1962) is an American actor and film producer. His accolades include an Honorary Palme d'Or, an Academy Honorary Award, and three Golden Globe Awards, as well as nominations for four competitive Academy Awards.

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Jodie Foster

American actress and director who won Oscars for The Accused and The Silence of the Lambs after starting as a child star

Alicia Christian "Jodie" Foster (born November 19, 1962) is an American actress and filmmaker. Foster started her career as a child actor before establishing herself as a leading actress in film.

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Abdullah II of Jordan

King of Jordan since 1999, a former army officer educated at Sandhurst, who is a key Western ally in the Middle East

Abdullah II (Abdullah bin Hussein; born 30 January 1962) is the king of Jordan, having acceded to the throne on 7 February 1999.

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Demi Moore

American actress of Ghost, A Few Good Men and G.I. Jane who won a Golden Globe for The Substance

Demi Gene Moore ( də-MEE; née Guynes; born November 11, 1962) is an American actress and producer. After rising to prominence in the 1980s, she became the world's highest-paid actress by 1995.

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Claudia Sheinbaum

Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo (born 24 June 1962) is a Mexican politician, energy and climate change scientist, and academic who has been serving as the 66th president of Mexico since 2024. She is the first woman and the first person of Jewish heritage to hold the office.

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