List of Famous people who are 56

Stacy Edwards is an American actress. She appeared in a number of B movies before her breakthrough role in the 1997 black comedy film In the Company of Men, for which she received Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead nomination. Edwards later had roles in films such as Primary Colors (1998), Black and White (1999) and Driven (2001), and was regular cast member in the drama series Chicago Hope (1997–1999).

Laura Kraut is an American show jumping competitor and Olympic champion.

Peter Swärdh is a Swedish football manager and former player.

Darja Švajger is one of Slovenia's most popular singers, perhaps best known internationally for having represented her country in the Eurovision Song Contest on two occasions.

Marion Welter is a Luxembourgish singer.

Paul David Harbour is an American bass guitar and guitar player, pianist and composer. He is recognised for his work with David T. Chastain, Michael Harris and Tony MacAlpine. He has played in the bands "Leather", "Chastain" and "King Diamond". He teaches bass guitar, guitar and piano.

Jacqueline Börner is a former speed skater.

Khristo Ganchev Markov is a former triple jumper from Bulgaria, best known for becoming Olympic champion in 1988. He also won the European and world championships. Markov was also the coach of compatriot Tereza Marinova, who won gold in the same discipline at the 2000 Olympics.