List of Famous people born on January 1st

Michael Okuda is an American graphic designer best known for his work on Star Trek.

Jean-Luc Margot is a Belgian-born astronomer and a UCLA professor who specializes in planetary sciences.

Ruth Sheen is an English actress. From the late 1980s onwards she has appeared in many British television shows, films and plays. She is a frequent participant in the films of Mike Leigh, winning the European Film Award for Best Actress for the role of Shirley in High Hopes.

Byron Gallimore is an American record producer known for more than two decades of work in the field of country music. He has worked with artists Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Sugarland, Lee Ann Womack, and Jo Dee Messina. Faith Hill's 1999 album Breathe won him the Grammy Award for Best Country Album. Gallimore also produced the single "Breathe" from the album.

Charles Wilson is a Scottish journalist and newspaper executive.

Amanda Root is an English stage and screen actress and a former voice actress for children's programmes.