Born on This Day: June 4

French physician and economist whose Physiocratic theories influenced classical economics and ideas about national wealth.

British king whose long reign encompassed the American Revolution, industrial change, and the wars against revolutionary France.

American actor whose comic timing and strong screen characters influenced portrayals of professional and independent women.

American pharmacologist whose discovery of nitric oxide signaling transformed cardiovascular medicine.

American actor and environmental advocate whose television work became influential in Western and crime drama.

German-American therapist and broadcaster whose candid public education transformed discussion of sexual health and relationships.

American actor whose psychologically complex performances have influenced modern character acting.

American actor, filmmaker, and humanitarian whose international advocacy has expanded public attention to refugees and human rights.