Leap year birthdays: Celebrities born on February 29

Tony Robbins - February 29, 1960

It's a rare and unique occasion to celebrate your actual birth date only every four years. The influential American life coach and self-help author Tony Robbins is one of them. But, he's certainly not the only famous face with this leap-year birthday.

Pedro Sánchez - February 29, 1972

Spain's handsome Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is also part of this exclusive club. Funny that he's leading a country but has only celebrated his birthday 13 times.

Antonio Sabato Jr. - February 29, 1972

Matching Sánchez's birthdate, Italian-American actor Antonio Sabato Jr. has graced our screens in beloved TV shows like 'Melrose Place,' 'Ally McBeal,' 'Charmed,' and 'Ugly Betty.'

Dinah Shore - February 29, 1916

Born on Feb. 29, 1916, Dinah Shore was an iconic and pioneering American singer, actress, and television personality. She rose to fame in the 1940s and 1950s with her melodic voice and charming presence, winning Emmys and befriending stars like Frank Sinatra.

Saul Williams - February 29, 1972

Joining this leap year brigade is the multi-talented American actor, writer, and musician Saul Williams, born in 1972.

Frank Woodley - February 29, 1968

Australian comedian and musician Frank Woodley is part of the February 29 club, born in 1968.

Jessie Usher - February 29, 1992

On February 29, 1992, American actor Jessie Usher entered the world. He's known for his roles in series like 'Tales of the Walking Day' (2022), 'Level Up' (2011-2012), and films such as 'Independence Day: Resurgence' (2016).

Ken Foree - February 29, 1948

Adding to our lineup, American actor Ken Foree, remembered for his roles in movies like 'Dawn of the Dead' (1978), was born on February 29, 1948.

Peter Scanavino - February 29, 1980

American actor Peter Scanavino, best known for playing Detective Dominick 'Sonny' Carisi Jr. in the series 'Law & Order,' arrived in the world on February 29, 1980.

Ja Rule - February 29, 1976

The American rapper and producer Jeffrey Atkins, better known as Ja Rule, celebrates his leap day birthday. He was born in the leap year of 1976.

Mark Foster - February 29, 1984

American singer-songwriter Mark Foster, the frontman of the indie rock band 'Foster the People,' was born on February 29, 1984.

Cullen Jones - February 29, 1984

American swimmer and Olympic gold medalist Cullen Jones, who made a splash at the Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Olympics, was born on February 29, 1984.

John Niland - February 29, 1944

John Hugh Niland, a former American football player for the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles, also shares this leap year birthday, born in 1944.

Chris Conley - February 29, 1980

American musician Chris Conley, the lead singer and guitarist of the rock band 'Saves the Day,' was born on February 29, 1980.

Lena Gercke - February 29, 1988

In Germany, we find Lena Gercke, a model and TV host born on February 29, 1988.

Simon Gagné - February 29, 1980

Canadian ice hockey player Simon Gagné, another sports figure in our list, shares the same leap day birthday in 1980.

Taylor Twellman - February 29, 1980

Lastly, Taylor Twellman, former American soccer player and current soccer commentator, joins this unique group, also born on February 29, 1980.