List of Famous people who born in 1961

Mark Rankin Herring is an American lawyer who is the 47th Attorney General of Virginia. A Democrat, he previously served in the Senate of Virginia since a 2006 special election, representing the 33rd district, made up of parts of Fairfax and Loudoun counties.

Edy Rahmayadi is an Indonesian politician and former general who is the governor of North Sumatra. He is a former Lieutenant General in the Indonesian Army, commanding Kostrad between 2015 and 2018. Additionally, he was also chairman of PSSI between 2016 and 2019.

Thomas Steffen is a German lawyer who has been serving as State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Health under Minister Jens Spahn in the government of Chancellor Angela Merkel since 2019. He previously served in various positions in the Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF).

Tracy Posner Ward is an actress, animal rights rescuer and activist, with her husband, actor Burt Ward. She is a daughter of the late American businessman and philanthropist Victor Posner and his second wife Sari Posner. In 1983, she was appointed as a vice president, assistant treasurer and assistant secretary to several corporations to include Wilson Brothers, NVF company, Southeastern Public Service Authority and Birdsboro Corporation. In 1993, while still active in her father's many companies, Posner Ward was described as "one of the world's wealthiest women".

Annabelle Gurwitch is an American author, comedic actress, television host most recognizable from her stint as hostess on Dinner and a Movie on TBS, and activist associated with environmental issues and secular humanism.

Lawrence R. Lawton is an American author, motivational speaker, ex-convict, and YouTuber. He robbed over $20 million of jewels and is known as America's biggest jewel thief who, after being incarcerated, reformed his ways and now helps and inspires younger people to stay out of prison and change their life path. He is also an advocate for prison reform.

Eldra Patrick "El" DeBarge is an American singer-songwriter, musician and producer. He was the focal point and primary lead singer of the family group DeBarge. Popular songs led by El DeBarge include "Time Will Reveal", "Stay with Me", "All This Love", and "Rhythm of the Night". As a solo artist, he is best known for his unique high tenor register, strong falsetto and hits like "Who's Johnny" and "Love Always". He's also collaborated with artists such as Dionne Warwick, Al Green, Lalah Hathaway, Tone Loc, Babyface, Faith Evans, Quincy Jones, Fourplay, and DJ Quik. DeBarge is a five time Grammy Award nominee.

Richardson Green, known professionally as Redd Pepper, is a Barbadian-British voice actor and former train driver.

Marie-Ange Nardi is a French television presenter for TF1. She began in television as a continuity announcer for France 3 Marseille while studying psychology in university, later becoming a national announcer with Antenne 2.

Ayako Fuji , born May 10, 1961, is a Japanese enka singer. She is signed onto Sony Music Japan. Born in Kakunodate, Akita, Fuji graduated from Akita Prefectural Kakunodate South High School.