Individuals who are born on Feb. 29 are known as leaplings. The chances of being born on a leap day are slim, as estimates suggests there is a one in 1,461 chance of becoming a leapling.
Being born on leap day can be both entertaining and frustrating, as it means having to celebrate your birthday on a day that is not exactly the true anniversary of your birth. However, since Feb. 29 comes around just once every four years, it may mean you can celebrate four times as much to make up for lost time.
Many notable individuals were born on Feb. 29. Here’s a look at 29 well-known individuals who were born on Feb. 29.
1. Ja Rule: Hip-hop artist.
2. Tyrese Haliburton: Athlete
3. Ferrán Torres: Athlete
4. Joss Ackland: Actor
5. Tony Robbins: Motivational speaker
6. Pedro Sánchez: Spanish politician
7. Mark Foster: Rock singer
8. Jessie Usher: Actor
9. Peter Scanavino: Actor
10. Max Torina: Actor
11. Korede Bello: Pop singer
12. Khaled: Folk singer
13. Dinah Shore: Pop singer
14. Gioachino Rossini: Composer
15. Lena Gercke: Model
16. Jessica Long: Athlete
17. Majesty Rose: Pop singer
18. Antonio Sabato Jr.: Actor
19. Bizzy: Rapper
20: Dennis Farina: Actor
21. Deelodoitall: Rapper
22. Joey Greco: Actor
23. Monte Kiffin: Football coach
24. Janvi Chheda: Television actress
25. Dave Williams: Singer
26. Lydia Jacoby: Athlete
27. Jimmy Dorsey: Jazz musician
28. Pepper Martin: Athlete
29. Masten Gregory: Race car driver
