Mani Ratnam

Indian film director.

Born June 2nd, 1956 (age 68 years) in Madurai.

Danny Boyle

English film director, producer and screenwriter.

Born October 20th, 1956 (age 68 years) in Radcliffe.

Ian Curtis

English musician (1956–1980).

Born July 15th, 1956 in Stretford. ^[ref]

Died May 18th, 1980 at 23 years old in Macclesfield (hanging). ^[ref]

Steve Ballmer

American businessman, former chief executive officer of microsoft.

Born March 24th, 1956 (age 69 years) in Detroit. ^[ref]

Alan Ruck

American actor and writer.

Born July 1st, 1956 (age 68 years) in Cleveland.

Valerie Jarrett

American businesswoman and a former government official.

Born November 14th, 1956 (age 68 years) in Shiraz.

Imelda Staunton

British actress.

Born January 9th, 1956 (age 69 years) in London.

Dana Delany

American actress.

Born March 13th, 1956 (age 69 years) in New York City.

Gary Cole

American actor.

Born September 20th, 1956 (age 68 years) in Park Ridge.

Gulshan Kumar

Indian film producer.

Born May 5th, 1956 in New Delhi.

Died August 12th, 1997 at 41 years old in Mumbai.