What are some notable February 17 birthdays?

Here are some notable people born on February 17:

1. Michael Jordan (1963) – Legendary American basketball player, often regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time. He played the majority of his career with the Chicago Bulls, leading them to six NBA championships.
2. Paris Hilton (1981) – American media personality, socialite, businesswoman, and actress. She gained fame for her role in the reality TV show The Simple Life.
3. Joseph Gordon-Levitt (1981) – American actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur known for his roles in films like Inception, 500 Days of Summer, and his work in the tech startup world.
4. Edith Wharton (1862) – Renowned American novelist, short story writer, and designer. She is best known for works like The Age of Innocence, for which she won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1921.
5. Jerry O’Connell (1974) – American actor known for his roles in Stand by Me, Sliders, and more recently, the TV show The Defenders.
6. Bobby Valentino (1980) – American singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known for hits like Slow Down and Tell Me.
7. Kim Jong Il (1941) – Former leader of North Korea, who ruled from 1994 until his death in 2011. He was the son of North Korea’s founding leader, Kim Il-sung.
8. Mia Farrow (1945) – American actress and activist, best known for her roles in Rosemary’s Baby, The Great Gatsby, and her long career in television and film.
9. Lee Marvin (1924) – American film and television actor, best known for his roles in The Dirty Dozen, Cat Ballou, and Point Blank. He won an Academy Award for his role in Cat Ballou.
10. Alan Hale Jr. (1922) – American actor, best known for playing Skipper on the TV show Gilligan’s Island.

These are just a few examples of famous people born on February 17 throughout history.