Birthday twins

People Born on March 9

March 9 is the birthday of 53 notable people we've found so far, including entrepreneurs, actors, authors and musicians, and 1 of them is a billionaire.

1
billionaires
joint #241 of 366 birthdays
16
founders & entrepreneurs
joint #14 of 366 birthdays
53
notable people
joint #91 of 366 birthdays
$8.7B
combined wealth
joint #226 of 366 birthdays

What the data says

Your birthday has some company.

  • With 16 founders and entrepreneurs, this birthday is among the top 7% of all dates for entrepreneurial representation.
  • The people we list for this date were born across 251 years, from 1749 to 2000.
  • Entrepreneurs are the most common group among people born on March 9: 16 of 53.
  • People born on this day come from 22 countries, most often United States (17 of 53).
  • Jimmy Haslam is the wealthiest person we list for March 9, with an estimated $8.7B reported as of 2025.
  • March 9 birthdays span at least four well-represented fields, including entrepreneurs, actors, musicians and politicians.
  • 49% of the people we list for this date are historical figures who are no longer living.
  • 2 Nobel laureates were born on March 9, including Walter Kohn and Takaaki Kajita.
  • 3 of them had founded a company, won a major award or taken a top job before turning 30.

💰 Richest person born on March 9

Reported estimate as of 2025: $8.7B. Wealth changes; this is not a live figure.

Against the other 365

How March 9 ranks

Ranks compare all 366 dates in the dataset; ties share a rank. See every March birthday · battle March 9 against another date · all rankings

Who shares March 9

What kind of people are born on March 9?

Share of the 53 people we list, by documented field. People can belong to more than one.

  • Entrepreneurs30% (16 people)
  • Actors26% (14 people)
  • Authors25% (13 people)
  • Musicians21% (11 people)
  • Athletes17% (9 people)
  • Politicians13% (7 people)
  • Scientists13% (7 people)

Countries

22 countries, most often United States

Citizenship as recorded on Wikidata, one country per person.

  • United States17 (17 people)
  • France5 (5 people)
  • Argentina3 (3 people)
  • Austria2 (2 people)
  • Canada2 (2 people)
  • Italy2 (2 people)
  • Japan2 (2 people)

Life timeline

What were people born on March 9 doing at your age?

Dated milestones from Wikidata (company foundings, awards, top jobs, notable works), placed at the age each person reached them. Add your birth year above to see the ones you have passed.

By 25

  1. ~21Clint DempseyJoined United States men's national soccer team (2004)
  2. ~17Pedro NetoJoined SS Lazio (2017)
  3. ~21Juan Sebastián VerónJoined Argentina men's national football team (1996)
  4. ~18Daley BlindJoined AFC Ajax (2008)

26 to 30

  1. ~27Bobby FischerNamed Chess Oscar (1970)
  2. ~27Yuri GagarinReceived the Order of the Southern Cross (1961)
  3. ~28Juliette BinocheReceived the European Film Award for Best Actress (1992)
  4. ~29Clint DempseyJoined Tottenham Hotspur F.C. (2012)

31 to 40

  1. 33Juliette BinocheReceived the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (1997)
  2. 37Leland StanfordBecame Governor of California (1862)
  3. ~36Oscar IsaacReceived the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film (2015)
  4. 31Yuri GagarinReceived the Jubilee Medal "Twenty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" (1965)

41 to 50

  1. ~47Carlos GhosnBecame CEO of Nissan (2001)
  2. ~46Juliette BinocheReceived the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress (2010)
  3. 49Vyacheslav MolotovReceived the Order of Lenin (1940)

After 50

  1. ~75Walter KohnReceived the Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1998)
  2. ~56Takaaki KajitaReceived the Nobel Prize in Physics (2015)
  3. ~61Leland StanfordFounded Stanford University (1885)
  4. ~54Raul JuliaNamed Golden Globe Awards (1994)

The standouts

The most successful people born on March 9

Ordered by sourced wealth, then documented achievement and coverage.

Oscar Isaac
actor

Oscar Isaac

Top tier

Actor

1979 · United States

Óscar Isaac Hernández Estrada is an American actor. Recognized for his versatility, he has been credited with breaking stereotypes about Latino characters in Hollywood.

LucaFazPhoto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Brittany Snow
actor

Brittany Snow

Top tier

Actor

1986 · United States

Brittany Anne Snow is an American actress, singer and director.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/greg2600/, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Yuri Gagarin
politician

Yuri Gagarin

Top tier

Politician

1934–1968 · Soviet Union

Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin was a Soviet pilot and cosmonaut who became the first person to journey into outer space during the first successful crewed spaceflight. He was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in the Kazakh SSR.

В. Жихаренко / ТАСС Обработка: Roman Kubanskiy, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Bobby Fischer
inventor

Bobby Fischer

Top tier

Inventor

1943–2008 · United States

Robert James Fischer was an American chess grandmaster and the eleventh World Chess Champion. A chess prodigy, he won his first of a record eight US Championships at the age of 14. In 1964, he won with an 11–0 score, the only perfect score in the history of the tournament.

Bert Verhoeff for Anefo, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Walter Kohn
scientist

Walter Kohn

Top tier

Scientist

1923–2016 · Canada

Walter Kohn was an Austrian-American theoretical physicist and theoretical chemist. He was awarded, with John Pople, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1998. The award recognized their contributions to understanding the electronic properties of materials.

Jtk33, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Takaaki Kajita
scientist

Takaaki Kajita

Top tier

Scientist

1959 · Japan

Takaaki Kajita is a Japanese physicist, known for neutrino experiments at the Kamioka Observatory – Kamiokande and its successor, Super-Kamiokande. In 2015, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics jointly with Canadian physicist Arthur B.

日本学術会議, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Builders

Entrepreneurs born on March 9

Carlos Ghosn
entrepreneur

Carlos Ghosn

Entrepreneur · Nissan · automotive

1954 · France

Carlos Ghosn is a businessman and former automotive executive. He was the chief executive officer (CEO) of Michelin North America, chairman and CEO of Renault, chairman of AvtoVAZ, chairman and CEO of Nissan, and chairman of Mitsubishi Motors.

厚生労働省, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Leland Stanford
founder

Leland Stanford

Entrepreneur · Stanford University · other industries

1824–1893 · United States

Amasa Leland Stanford was an American attorney, industrialist, philanthropist, and Republican Party politician from Watervliet, New York.

unattributed, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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Albert Göring
entrepreneur

Albert Göring

Entrepreneur

1895–1966 · Austria

Albert Günther Göring was a German engineer, businessman, and the younger brother of Hermann Göring. In contrast to his brother, Albert was opposed to Nazism, and helped Jews and others persecuted in Nazi Germany.

Office of Military Government, United States (OMGUS), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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YG
entrepreneur

YG

Entrepreneur

1990 · United States

Keenon Dequan Ray Jackson, better known by his stage name YG, is an American rapper. He released his debut mixtape, 4Fingaz, in 2008, and its follow-up, The Real 4Fingaz, the following year.

The Come Up Show, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Mark Manson
entrepreneur

Mark Manson

Entrepreneur

1984 · United States

Mark Manson is an American self-help author and blogger.

Maria Midoes, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Maite Perroni
entrepreneur

Maite Perroni

Entrepreneur

1983 · Mexico

Maite Perroni Beorlegui is a Mexican actress, singer, songwriter, and producer. She gained international fame in 2004 after starring in the Mexican youth telenovela Rebelde, which launched the pop-rock group RBD, nominated for a Latin Grammy.

Dulce y Picante, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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March 9 in history

What else happened on March 9

  1. -141Liu Che, posthumously known as Emperor Wu of Han, assumes the throne over the Han dynasty of China.
  2. 1796Napoléon Bonaparte marries his first wife, Joséphine de Beauharnais.
  3. 1908Inter Milan is founded on Football Club Internazionale, following a schism from A.C. Milan.
  4. 1956Soviet forces suppress mass demonstrations in the Georgian SSR, reacting to Nikita Khrushchev's de-Stalinization policy.
  5. 1978President Soeharto inaugurates Jagorawi Toll Road, the first toll highway in Indonesia, connecting Jakarta, Bogor and Ciawi, West Java.

Events from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA.

More birthday twins

Famous people born on March 9

Clint Dempsey
athlete

Clint Dempsey

Athlete

1983 · United States

Clinton Drew Dempsey is an American former professional soccer player who is a sports analyst on the television program Soccer on CBS Sports.

Victor Araiza from Houston, TX, United States of America, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Juliette Binoche
actor

Juliette Binoche

Actor

1964 · France

Juliette Binoche is a French actress. She has appeared in more than 60 films, particularly in French and English, and has been the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award and a César Award.

Elena Ternovaja, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Raul Julia
actor

Raul Julia

Actor

1940–1994 · United States

Raúl Rafael Carlos Juliá y Arcelay was a Puerto Rican actor and humanitarian. He was best known for his intense and varied roles on stage and screen. He started his career in the Public Theater before transitioning to film.

movie studio, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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Vyacheslav Molotov
politician

Vyacheslav Molotov

Politician

1890–1986 · Soviet Union

Vyacheslav Mikhaylovich Molotov was a Soviet politician, diplomat, and revolutionary. He was one of Joseph Stalin's closest allies and one of the most prominent figures in the Soviet government during his rule.

G. Weil for TASS, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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Suga
musician

Suga

Musician

1993 · South Korea

Min Yoon-gi, known professionally by his stage names Suga and Agust D, is a South Korean rapper, songwriter and record producer. He debuted as a member of the South Korean boy band BTS in June 2013 under Big Hit Entertainment.

Marie Claire Korea, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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John Cale
actor

John Cale

Actor

1942 · United Kingdom

John Davies Cale is a Welsh singer, musician, composer, record producer and arranger. He was a founding member of the influential American rock band the Velvet Underground, with whom he recorded two studio albums.

Hreinn Gudlaugsson, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Matthew Gray Gubler
actor

Matthew Gray Gubler

Actor

1980 · United States

Matthew Gray Gubler is an American actor, best known for his role as criminal profiler Dr. Spencer Reid in the CBS television show Criminal Minds, for which he also directed several episodes.

Greg2600, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Bow Wow
actor

Bow Wow

Actor

1987 · United States

Shad Gregory Moss, better known by his stage name Bow Wow, is an American rapper and actor.

Sidewalks Entertainment, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Pedro Neto
athlete

Pedro Neto

Athlete

2000 · Portugal

Pedro Lomba Neto is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club Chelsea and the Portugal national team.

Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Ornella Muti
actor

Ornella Muti

Actor

1955 · Italy

Francesca Romana Rivelli, professionally known as Ornella Muti, is an Italian actress.

Leo Medvedev/Лев Леонидович Медведев, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Vita Sackville-West
author

Vita Sackville-West

Author

1892–1962 · United Kingdom

Victoria Mary, Lady Nicolson, CH, usually known as Vita Sackville-West, was an English author and garden designer.

Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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Daley Blind
athlete

Daley Blind

Athlete

1990 · Kingdom of the Netherlands

Daley Blind is a Dutch professional footballer who plays for Eredivisie club Ajax. A versatile player, he has been deployed as a left-back, centre-back, and defensive midfielder. He is the son of former Ajax defender and former Netherlands national team manager Danny Blind.

Станислав Ведмидь, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Youri Djorkaeff
athlete

Youri Djorkaeff

Athlete

1968 · France

Youri Raffi Djorkaeff is a French former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder or forward. Throughout his club career, he played for teams in France, Italy, Germany, England, and the United States.

Илья Хохлов, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Taeyeon
actor

Taeyeon

Actor

1989 · South Korea

Kim Tae-yeon, known mononymously as Taeyeon, is a South Korean singer. She debuted as a member of girl group Girls' Generation in August 2007, which went on to become one of the best-selling artists in South Korea and one of the most widely known K-pop groups worldwide.

sublimitas_spes, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Taras Shevchenko
artist

Taras Shevchenko

Author

1814–1861 · Russian Empire

Taras Hryhorovych Shevchenko was a Ukrainian poet, writer, artist, public and political figure, folklorist and ethnographer.

Andrey Denyer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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Ángel Correa
athlete

Ángel Correa

Athlete

1995 · Argentina

Ángel Martín Correa Martínez is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward or right winger for Argentine Primera División club River Plate and the Argentina national team.

Антон Зайцев, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Zakir Hussain
actor

Zakir Hussain

Actor

1951–2024 · India

Ustad Zakir Hussain Qureshi was an Indian tabla player, composer, arranger, percussionist, music producer and film actor who was based for much of his career in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Krupasindhu Muduli, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Junya Itō
athlete

Junya Itō

Athlete

1993 · Japan

Junya Itō is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger or a forward for the Belgian Pro League team Genk and the Japan national team.

Werner100359, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Samuel Barber
musician

Samuel Barber

Musician

1910–1981 · United States

Samuel Osmond Barber II was an American composer, pianist, conductor, baritone, and music educator, and one of the most celebrated composers of the mid-20th century.

Carl Van Vechten, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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Chingy
entrepreneur

Chingy

Entrepreneur

1980 · United States

Howard Earl Bailey Jr., better known by his stage name Chingy, is an American rapper. Based in St. Louis, he toured as an opening act with fellow St.

Airman 1st Class William Rodriguez, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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inventor

Gerald Bull

Inventor

1928–1990 · Canada

Gerald Vincent Bull was a Canadian engineer who developed long-range artillery.

Sources (2)
Lucas Neill
athlete

Lucas Neill

Athlete

1978 · Australia

Lucas Edward Neill is an Australian former soccer player. Neill played as a defender, often playing as a centre back as well as a full-back. Neill spent almost 15 years of his career playing in England.

David Luu from Sydney, Australia, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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entrepreneur

Jef Raskin

Entrepreneur

1943–2005 · United States

Jef Raskin was an American human–computer interface expert who conceived and began leading the Macintosh project at Apple in the late 1970s.

Sources (2)
Luis Barragán
artist

Luis Barragán

Artist

1902–1988 · United States

Luis Ramiro Barragán Morfín was a Mexican architect and engineer. His work has influenced contemporary architects visually and conceptually. Barragán's buildings are frequently visited by international students and professors of architecture.

Tomjc.55, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Tamara Karsavina
actor

Tamara Karsavina

Actor

1885–1978 · Russian Empire

Tamara Platonovna Karsavina was a Russian prima ballerina, renowned for her beauty, who was a principal artist of the Imperial Russian Ballet and later of the Ballets Russes of Sergei Diaghilev.

Wikimedia Commons, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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André Courrèges
entrepreneur

André Courrèges

Entrepreneur

1923–2016 · France

André Courrèges was a French fashion designer. He was particularly known for his streamlined 1960s designs influenced by modernism and futurism, exploiting modern technology and new fabrics.

Vincent Knapp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Bettino Ricasoli
author

Bettino Ricasoli

Politician

1809–1880 · Grand Duchy of Tuscany

Bettino Ricasoli, 1st Count of Brolio, 2nd Baron Ricasoli was an Italian statesman. He was a central figure in the politics of Italy during and after the unification of Italy. He led the Moderate Party.

Duroni & Murer, Opticiens Photographes de S. M. Le Roi D'Italie, Paris, 12, Rue Vivienne, Milan, 11, Corso Vitt. Ema, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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Daniel Peter
entrepreneur

Daniel Peter

Entrepreneur

1836–1919 · Switzerland

Daniel Peter was a Swiss chocolatier and entrepreneur who founded Peter's Chocolate. A neighbour of Henri Nestlé in Vevey, he was one of the first chocolatiers to make milk chocolate and is credited for inventing it, in 1875 or 1876, by adding powdered milk to the chocolate.

Chocosuisse (unknown photographer), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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More profiles born on March 9

Sources and method for this page

This page lists 53 people born on March 9, every one traced to a Wikidata record and, where shown, a Wikipedia summary (CC BY-SA) and a licensed Wikimedia Commons photo. 1 of them carry a dated net-worth estimate citing Forbes or Bloomberg; combined wealth is the sum of the low end of those estimates, the newest as of 2025. Rankings compare all 366 dates in the dataset built on 2026-09-28. Milestone ages come from dated Wikidata statements; a tilde marks year-only dates. Nothing on this page is a prediction about anyone born on March 9. Read the full methodology.

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