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Famous People Born in the Year of the Monkey

704 celebrities · next Year of the Monkey: 2028

Updated October 26, 2026

These are the 704 celebrities born in the Year of the Monkey on Fametown, ranked by popularity. In the Chinese zodiac, the most recent Monkey years were 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004 and 2016. The most popular right now are Phyllis Logan, Adrian Scarborough and Christina Ricci. On average, the women are 1.66 m tall and the men 1.80 m. The youngest on the list is Nico Parker, aged 21.

704on the list
337 / 363women / men
2028next Year of the Monkey
2.15 mtallestPau Gasol
50 yearsaverage age
151photos of the most-photographedMillie Bobby Brown

Ranking: The Most Popular Celebrities Born in the Year of the Monkey

Most PopularMost PhotosYoungestA to Z
#1Phyllis Logan, British actressPhyllis Logan70 years old · 1.63 m · ActressDownton Abbey#2Adrian Scarborough, British actorAdrian Scarborough58 years old · 1.63 m · ActorLaurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for «After the Dance»#3Christina Ricci, American actressChristina Ricci46 years old · 1.55 m · Actress · 49 photosWednesday Addams#4Ryan Gosling, Canadian actorRyan Gosling1.84 m · Actor · 9 photosThe Notebook#5Aidan Gillen, Irish actorAidan Gillen58 years old · 1.75 m · ActorPetyr «Littlefinger» Baelish#6Millie Bobby Brown, British actressMillie Bobby Brown22 years old · 1.58 m · Actress, Producer · 151 photosStranger Things#7Emma D’Arcy, British actor/actressEmma D’Arcy34 years old · 1.71 m · Actor/Actress · 13 photosRhaenyra Targaryen#8Debora Caprioglio, Italian actressDebora Caprioglio58 years old · 1.65 m · ActressPaprika#9Niyathi Kadambi, Indian actressNiyathi Kadambi22 years old · Actress96#10Lucy Liu, American actressLucy Liu57 years old · 1.60 m · Actress · 19 photosLing Woo in «Ally McBeal»#11Kaya Scodelario, British actressKaya Scodelario34 years old · 1.68 m · Actress · 74 photosSkins#12Jake Gyllenhaal, American actorJake Gyllenhaal45 years old · 1.83 m · Actor, ProducerBrokeback Mountain#13Mel Gibson, American actorMel Gibson70 years old · 1.75 m · Actor, DirectingBraveheart#14Gary Coleman, American actorGary Coleman† 42 years old · 1.42 m · ActorDiff'rent Strokes#15Anchal Singh, Indian actressAnchal Singh34 years old · 1.68 m · ActressYeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein#16Eva Green, French actressEva Green46 years old · 1.70 m · Actress · 25 photosCasino Royale#17Spencer House, American actorSpencer House34 years old · 1.92 m · ActorSpace Force#18Lisa Eilbacher, American actressLisa Eilbacher70 years old · 1.70 m · ActressBeverly Hills Cop#19Will Smith, American actorWill Smith58 years old · 1.88 m · Actor, ProducerThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air#20Channing Tatum, American actorChanning Tatum46 years old · 1.84 m · Actor, DancerMagic Mike#21Anja Savcic, Bosnian actressAnja Savcic33 years old · ActressLoudermilk#22Sam Elliott, American actorSam Elliott82 years old · 1.88 m · ActorA Star Is Born#23Saranya Pradeep, Indian actressSaranya Pradeep34 years old · 1.62 m · Actress, TV HostFidaa#24Nava Mau, Mexican actressNava Mau34 years old · Actress, DirectingBaby Reindeer

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Years of the Monkey and Its Personality

Fixed element: Metal · Polarity: yang · Position in the cycle: 9th of 12

The Monkey is the sign of wit and humor. Chinese astrology credits it with curiosity, versatility and a very quick mind.

1920193219441956196819801992200420162028

On Fametown, the sign is assigned by year of birth. Anyone born in January or early February, before the Lunar New Year, strictly belongs to the previous sign.

Young Celebrities Born in the Year of the Monkey

Under 30, ranked by popularity.

Millie Bobby Brown, British actressMillie Bobby Brown22 years old · 1.58 m · Actress, Producer · 151 photosStranger ThingsNiyathi Kadambi, Indian actressNiyathi Kadambi22 years old · Actress96Lee Jae-in, South Korean actressLee Jae-in22 years old · 1.60 m · Actress · 5 photosSvaha: The Sixth FingerAmiah Miller, American actressAmiah Miller22 years old · 1.66 m · Actress · 18 photosWar for the Planet of the ApesAzi Acosta, Filipino actressAzi Acosta22 years old · Actress, Model · 2 photosPamasaheJack Champion, American actorJack Champion21 years old · 1.63 m · ActorCharli D’Amelio, American dancerCharli D’Amelio22 years old · 1.60 m · Dancer, Influencer · 38 photos"Renegade" DanceMace Coronel, American actorMace Coronel22 years old · 1.75 m · ActorNicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn

Veteran Celebrities Born in the Year of the Monkey

Aged 60 or older, ranked by popularity.

Phyllis Logan, British actressPhyllis Logan70 years old · 1.63 m · ActressDownton AbbeyMel Gibson, American actorMel Gibson70 years old · 1.75 m · Actor, DirectingBraveheartLisa Eilbacher, American actressLisa Eilbacher70 years old · 1.70 m · ActressBeverly Hills CopSam Elliott, American actorSam Elliott82 years old · 1.88 m · ActorA Star Is BornBo Derek, American actressBo Derek69 years old · 1.62 m · Actress, Model10Tom Hanks, American actorTom Hanks70 years old · 1.83 m · Actor, DirectingForrest GumpKeith David, American actorKeith David70 years old · 1.88 m · ActorGoliathLinda Hamilton, American actressLinda Hamilton70 years old · 1.65 m · Actress · 6 photosSarah Connor in «The Terminator»

Tallest Celebrities Born in the Year of the Monkey

Ranked by height.

Pau Gasol, athletePau Gasol46 años · 2,15 m · DeportistaLos Angeles LakersGreg Davies, British actorGreg Davies58 years old · 2.03 m · Actor, WriterTed Cassidy, American actorTed Cassidy† 46 years old · 2.03 m · ActorLargoAlex Reid, British athleteAlex Reid45 years old · 2.00 m · AthleteCelebrity Big BrotherCharles Halford, American actorCharles Halford46 years old · 1.98 m · ActorReggie LedouxFelipe VI de España, Spanish actorFelipe VI de España58 años · 1,97 m · ActorProclamación como rey de EspañaRandy Orton, American actorRandy Orton46 years old · 1.96 m · Actor, AthleteYoungest WWE World Heavyweight ChampionAdam McKay, American directorAdam McKay58 years old · 1.96 m · DirectingThe Big Short

Fun Facts

Tallest and shortest: Pau Gasol (2.15 m) and Gary Coleman (1.42 m).
Youngest and oldest: Nico Parker (21 years old) and Wu Fung (94 years old).
Next birthday: Rita Wilson, today! (turns 70).
Decade with the most births: the 80 (1980), with 177 people.
Top countries: United States (326), United Kingdom (98), Canada (36), Japan (34).
Most common professions: Actors and actresses (649), Singers (70), Film directors (60), Models (36).
In memoriam: 84 of 704 have already passed away; their card shows the age they were (†).

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FAQ: Famous People Born in the Year of the Monkey

Which years are the Year of the Monkey?

The Year of the Monkey falls in 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016 and 2028. The Chinese zodiac repeats every twelve years.

Which celebrities were born in the Year of the Monkey?

Some of the most popular are Phyllis Logan, Adrian Scarborough, Christina Ricci, Ryan Gosling and Aidan Gillen. Fametown lists 704 celebrities born in Monkey years.

What are the element and personality of the Monkey?

Its fixed element is Metal and it is a yang sign. The Monkey is the sign of wit and humor. Chinese astrology credits it with curiosity, versatility and a very quick mind.

How is the Chinese zodiac sign calculated?

On Fametown, the sign is assigned by year of birth. Strictly speaking, the Chinese year starts with the Lunar New Year (between January 21 and February 20), so people born in January or early February belong to the previous year's sign.

When is the next Year of the Monkey?

The next Year of the Monkey will be 2028.

Who is the tallest on the list?

Pau Gasol, at 2.15 m. At the other end is Gary Coleman, at 1.42 m.

Who is the youngest?

Nico Parker, born on December 9, 2004.

Celebrities by Chinese Zodiac Sign

Rat646Ox676Tiger666Rabbit626Dragon763Snake650Horse647Goat619Monkey704Rooster677Dog716Pig667

Celebrities Born in Monkey Years, by Birth Year

Celebrities born in 200424Celebrities born in 1992159Celebrities born in 1980164Celebrities born in 1968133Celebrities born in 195673Celebrities born in 194443Celebrities born in 193239Celebrities born in 192025

Celebrities by Zodiac Sign

Aquarius Celebrities636Aries Celebrities668Cancer Celebrities716Capricorn Celebrities608Scorpio Celebrities663Gemini Celebrities628Leo celebrities692Libra Celebrities664Pisces Celebrities732Sagittarius Celebrities634Taurus Celebrities669Virgo Celebrities644

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