List of Famous people born on September 20th

Jean-Jacques Dessalines was a leader of the Haitian Revolution and the first ruler of an independent Haiti under the 1805 constitution. Under Dessalines, Haiti became the first country to permanently abolish slavery. Initially regarded as governor-general, Dessalines was later named Emperor of Haiti as Jacques I (1804–1806) by generals of the Haitian Revolution Army and ruled in that capacity until being assassinated in 1806. He is regarded as one of the founding fathers of Haiti.

Masayasu Wakabayashi is a Japanese comedian, television presenter and actor. He performs tsukkomi in the comedy duo Audrey. His partner is Toshiaki Kasuga. He is represented with K Dash Stage. He has a sister who is two years older than him.

Yo Hitoto is a Japanese pop singer. Her mother is Japanese and her father is Taiwanese. She can speak three languages: Japanese, English, and Mandarin. Tae Hitoto is her older sister. Her name Hitoto is not her real surname, it is her mother's maiden name. She changed her name when she came to Japan. Her father died when she was very young, and her mother died when she was 16. She is also known for her smash hit single Hanamizuki released in 2004 which she wrote inspired by the events of the September 11 attacks in the United States, the song has been covered by many artists around the world.

Hans von Borsody was a German film actor.

Alejandro Pozuelo Melero is a Spanish footballer who plays for Canadian club Toronto FC as an attacking midfielder.

Megumi Takayama is a Japanese entertainment personality and former professional wrestler. She wrestled under her maiden name for Frontier Martial Arts Wrestling, where she became the top star of the Women's Division. Kudo is primarily known for competing in brutal death matches, where the ring ropes were replaced with barbed wire.

Malcolm Wrightson Nance is an American author and media commentator on terrorism, intelligence, insurgency, and torture. He is a former United States Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer specializing in naval cryptology.

Malachi Kirby is an English actor known for his roles in Roots and Black Mirror.

Joe Smith Jr. is an American professional boxer. He challenged for the WBA light heavyweight title in 2019 and at regional level, held the WBC International light heavyweight title. He became the first boxer to score a stoppage victory over former undisputed middleweight world champion Bernard Hopkins, who retired after their fight.

James Leo Colby was an American actor in film, television and stage. Colby appeared in multiple Broadway plays and few stage productions in Connecticut.