10 Most Famous People Born On November 20

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10 Most Famous People Born On November 20

November is the eleventh month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars. November meteor shows include the Andromedids which occur from September 25 to December 6, the Leonids which occur from November 15 to 20, the Alpha Monocerotids which occurs from November 15 to 25, and many more. 

The birthstone of November is the topaz which symbolizes friendship. The birth flower is the chrysanthemum. Among the famous people born on this special day are Angelica Bridges, an American actress, and also Andrea Louise Riseborough, an English actress, and producer. In addition, there are other famous people in the acting and film industry born on the same day including Bo Derek, Frederick Dierks Bentley, Jaina Lee Ortiz, Jacob Pitts, Ming-Na Wen, Michael Gordon Clifford, and Jeremy Jordan. More importantly, the current United States of America President was born on November 20, 1942.

1. Angelica Bridges

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She was born on November 20, 1970, she is an American actress, singer, and model.  She is known for her pictorial spread in Playboy magazine’s November 2001 issue. Angelica is the lead singer of the pop groups Strawberry Blonde. She is noted for previously starring in The Luxor’s show Fantasy.

Angelica has been on multiple shows like Baywatch, Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding, Mystery Men, Mortal Kombat Conquest, Million Dollar Matchmaker, Kicking and Screaming, and Your Family or Your Life.

2. Andrea Riseborough

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She was born on November 20, 1981 as Andrea Louise Riseborough. She is an English actress and producer. Her debut film was Venus which led to her appearing in more prominent roles in Never Let Me Go, Brighton Rock, Happy-Go-Lucky, Made in Dagenham, Oblivion, and many more roles. In 2022, Andrea starred in the drama To Leslie. Her performance in the film earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress.

Andrea has also received a BAFTA nomination for her role in the television film The Long Walk to Finchley. She won critical acclaim for her performances in the miniseries The Devil’s Whore and National Treasure, as well as The Witness for the Prosecution.

3. Bo Derek

Also known as Mary Cathleen Collins was born on November 20, 1956. She is an American actress and model, her breakthrough role was in the romantic comedy film 10 which was directed by Blake Edwards. Her role in the film Tarzan, The Ape Man wasn’t well received by critics. However, it was a box-office success and made over $35 million in ticket sales. This made the film to become the 15th highest-grossing film in 1981.

Bo is a national honorary chairperson for Veterans Affairs’ National Rehabilitation Special Events. She received the VA’s highest honor from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in 2003.

4. Dierks Bentley

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He was born November 20, 1975, as Frederick Dierks Bentley. He is an American country music singer and songwriter. His debut album and the follow-up album Modern Day Drifter are certified Platinum in the United States. His third album is certified gold.

Dierks has been nominated for multiple awards including the Country Music Association Awards, Grammy Awards, and Academy Country Music Awards. However, he won the CMT Music Awards in 2004 and 2009 under different categories and iHeatRadio Music Awards.

5. Jaina Lee Ortiz

An American actress Jessica Ortiz also known as Jaina Lee Ortiz was born on November 20, 1986. She is an actress and dancer known for her starring role as Detective Annalise Villa in the police drama Rosewood. Jaina is also recognized for her leading role in the spin-off to ABC’s longest drama series Grey’s Anatomy, Station 19.

In 2009, Jaina auditioned and was cast on the second season of VH1’s reality show Scream Queens where nine other aspiring actresses competed to win the prize of a role in Saw 3D. This led to her being cast in shows like The After, Rosewood, Shooter, and Station 19. In 2017, Jaina played herself in the comedy film Girls Trip.

6. Jacob Pitts

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He was born on November 20, 1979, he is an American television, film, and stage actor. His notable performance was in the film EuroTrip in 2004. His career began when he appeared in an episode of Strangers with Candy. He was later cast to appear in an episode of Law & Order and Sex and the City. Jacob was presented with the Best Ensemble Award at the ShoWest Convention in 2008. 

7. Jeremy Jordan

The Famous American actor and singer celebrate his birthday on November 20. His date of birth is November 20, 1984. Jeremy is known for his performances on Broadway, in concerts, in theatrical productions, and in television and film. He starred in the original Broadway musicals Bonnie & Clyde and Newsies for which he earned a nomination for a Tony Award and a Grammy Award. From 2015 to 2021, he was a regular star on the CW superhero drama series Supergirl.

In 2020, it was announced that Jeremy would star in the upcoming Hallmark Channel film Holly and Ivy. The film was released on November 1, 2020, on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries. The film was such a success that it was announced that he would later star in another Hallmark Channel film.

8. Joe Biden

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The current United States of America President, His Excellency Joseph Robinette Biden Jr was born on November 20, 1942, he is an American politician who is the 46th and current president of the United States. Joe is a member of the Democratic Party and he served as the 47th vice president from 2009 to 2017. As president, he has addressed the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recession.

President Biden signed the American Rescue Plact Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, the Respect for Marriage Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. He also signed AUKUS which is a security pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the U.S.

9. Ming-Na Wen

He was born on November 20, 1963, she is an American actress and model. She is famously known for voicing Mulan in the animated film Mulan and its sequel. She is also known for her role as Melinda May in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D from 2013 to 2020. Ming-Na made her debut in The Joy Luck Club in 1993. She has also appeared in Sofia the First, Ralph Breaks the Internet, and the video game Kindom Hearts II.

In 2020, Ming-Na made a cameo appearance in the live-action remake of Mulan. In 2021, Ming-Na was included in the list of BBC’s 100 Women of 2021. In 2022, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame alongside Ewan McGregor and Carrie Fisher.

10. Michael Clifford

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He was born on November 20, 1995, he is an Australian musician and is known as the lead guitarist in the band 5 Seconds of Summer. Since 2014, 5SOS have sold more than 10 million concert tickets worldwide and their songs have surpassed 7 billion streams making them the most successful Australian musical exports.

Michael uses his platform to raise awareness and be an advocate for mental health since the beginning of his career.