List of Famous people who born in 1981

Blake Leibel is a Canadian convicted murderer. He had previously been a comic book creator, graphic novelist, screenwriter, and a fledgling animated film director, residing in Los Angeles, California. In June 2018, Leibel was convicted of first-degree murder of his fiancée, Iana Kasian.

Michael Mando is a Canadian actor, writer, director, and singer. He is best known for his roles as Vaas Montenegro in the video game Far Cry 3 (2012), Vic Schmidt in the sci-fi series Orphan Black (2013–2014), Mac Gargan in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Nacho Varga on the AMC series Better Call Saul (2015–present).

Guy Stuart Ritchie is an English film director, producer, writer, and businessman. His work includes British gangster films and the Sherlock Holmes franchise.

Nancy Wu is a Hong Kong actress contracted to TVB and Shaw Brothers Studio.

Patrick Heusinger is an American actor, known for his roles on the television series Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce, Gossip Girl, Royal Pains and Absentia.

Magomed Abdusalamov is a Russian former professional boxer who competed from 2008 to 2013. As an amateur he won the 2005 and 2006 Russian national championships in the super-heavyweight division. He turned professional in 2008, fighting nineteen times at heavyweight and winning his first eighteen by knockout. In 2013, Abdusalamov was forced to retire from the sport due to severe brain injuries sustained during his only career defeat.

Blas Antonio Pérez Ortega is a former Panamanian footballer who played as a forward.

Paul Gallen is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played as a lock, prop and second-row forward and captained the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the NRL to their maiden NRL Premiership in 2016.

Vahina Giocante is a French actress.

Vanessa Ray is an American actress and singer. She is known for her role on Pretty Little Liars as CeCe Drake, Jenny on the legal drama series Suits, Teri Ciccone on As the World Turns, Officer Eddie Janko-Reagan on Blue Bloods, and Maggie "Rocker" Sheldon on White Collar.