List of Famous people born in January

Leonid Gennadyevich Parfyonov is a Russian journalist, news presenter, TV producer and author of many documentary TV shows. Parfyonov is known for his studio work and productions for the NTV until that TV channel was bought by the government-owned Gazprom Media. From December 3, 2004 until December 20, 2007 he was an Editor-in-Chief of Russky Newsweek, Russian edition of Newsweek. Parfyonov is currently a member of Presidential Council for Civil Society and Human Rights.

Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott, better known by his stage name Joey Badass, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and actor. A native of Brooklyn, New York, he is a founding member of the hip-hop collective Pro Era, with whom he has released three mixtapes, as well as his numerous solo projects.

Christiane Martel is a French actress and beauty queen who became the second woman to win Miss Universe, in 1953. She was the only Frenchwoman holding the Miss Universe title until Iris Mittenaere in 2016.

Terence Koh is a Canadian artist who has also worked under the alias "asianpunkboy". The artist's work spans a range of media, including drawing, sculpture, video, performance, and the internet. Originally working under the alias asianpunkboy, Koh designed zines and custom-made books. His recent work has expanded to include durational performances, complex installations, and the exploration of natural ecosystems. Much of his diverse work involves queer, punk, and pornographic sensibilities. In 2008, he was listed in Out magazine's "Out 100 People of the Year".

Tharman Shanmugaratnam is a Singaporean politician. He was appointed as the Senior Minister of Singapore & Coordinating Minister for Social Policies by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. He is a Member of Parliament representing Jurong GRC for Taman Jurong.

Irán Castillo is a Mexican actress and singer.

Bernd Storck, HOM is a German professional football manager and former player. A defender, he played for VfL Bochum and Borussia Dortmund. Storck is currently managing Slovak Super Liga club Dunajská Streda.

Susilo Wonowidjojo is an Indonesian billionaire businessman.

Alexander Viktorovich Loginov is a Russian biathlete. He began his career in 2004.

Vinzenz Kiefer is a German actor. He is known for playing the role of police detective Alexander Brandt in the crime series Alarm für Cobra 11, as well as that of Christian Dassault in Jason Bourne. His older sister Dorkas Kiefer is an actress.