September 22 has been a birthday for many influential figures over the centuries—scientists, artists, leaders, athletes, actors—all making unique contributions. Below are profiles (some longer, some shorter) organized roughly by field, followed by reflections on common threads among them.

Science, Invention & Scholarship

Michael Faraday (1791-1867)
Born on September 22, Faraday is one of the most important experimental scientists in history. An English chemist and physicist, he discovered electromagnetic induction, diamagnetism, the laws of electrolysis, and more. His work forms the base of much of modern electrical engineering and physics. Birthday Age Calculator+3UPI+3City2Map+3
Saul Perlmutter
Born September 22, 1959, Perlmutter is an American astrophysicist. He shared the 2011 Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of the accelerating expansion of the Universe through observations of distant supernovae. His work has deepened our understanding of objects among the largest and oldest in cosmology. Kidpaw+1
Frederick John Kiesler (1890-1965)
An Austrian‐American architect, artist, theoretician and designer, Kiesler was born September 22, 1890. He was known for experimental architecture and design, and worked in many media. Kidpaw

Politics, Leadership & Public Affairs

Algirdas Brazauskas (1932-2010)
A Lithuanian politician, born September 22, he served as the second President of Lithuania after its restoration of independence. His role was key in the transition era for Baltic politics. City2Map+1

Arts, Music, Performance

Andrea Bocelli (born 1958)
Italian tenor, born September 22, Bocelli has become one of the best-known classical crossover singers in the world. His voice and repertoire span opera, classical, pop, and more, making him beloved globally. UPI+1
Joan Jett (born 1958)
Also born September 22, Joan Jett is a rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Known for songs such as “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” and “Bad Reputation,” she has had a major influence on rock music, particularly for women in rock. UPI+1
Nick Cave (born 1957)
An Australian singer, songwriter, author, and occasional actor, Nick Cave is known for his often dark and literary songwriting, his band Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, and his influence in post-punk/gothic rock and alternative music. UPI+1
Toni Basil (born 1943)
Born September 22, she is an American singer, choreographer, dancer, actress. “Mickey” is perhaps her best known song; she also did much choreography and dance work. UPI
Debby Boone (born 1956)
Singer (famously “You Light Up My Life”), actress; also born September 22. UPI
Billie Piper (born 1982)
British singer/actress, known for her music and acting (e.g. as Rose in Doctor Who). UPI

Film, Television & Theater

Tom Felton (born 1987)
English actor best known for playing Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series. Over time, he has done other acting, voice work, music, etc. UPI
Tatiana Maslany (born 1985)
Canadian actress, notable for her peerless performance in Orphan Black, where she portrayed multiple clones, each with distinct personalities. Her work has garnered critical acclaim. UPI+1
Bonnie Hunt (born 1961)
American actress, comedian, director and writer. She has been active in TV shows, films, voice roles, etc. UPI+1
Scott Baio (born 1960)
American actor known for Happy Days, Charles in Charge, etc. Born September 22. UPI+1
Michael Rainey Jr. (born 2000)
Young American actor, known for his role in Power / Power Book II: Ghost. UPI

Sports

Bob Lemon (born 1920 – died 2000)
Legendary American baseball pitcher, member of Baseball Hall of Fame. Born September 22. UPI
Tommy Lasorda (born 1927 – died 2021)
Baseball manager/coach, long‐time with Los Angeles Dodgers, known both for his success and for his larger-than-life personality. Born September 22. UPI
Ingemar Johansson (born 1932 – died 2009)
Swedish heavyweight boxing champion, famous for defeating Floyd Patterson in 1959. UPI
Lute Olson (born 1934-2020)
A major figure in U.S. college basketball, especially as coach of the University of Arizona. UPI
Harry Kewell (born 1978)
Australian football (soccer) star, part of the golden generation for Australia, played in Europe, etc. Born September 22. Wikipedia
Carlos Correa (born 1994)
Puerto Rican-American Major League Baseball player, a star shortstop. Born September 22. Wikipedia
Thiago Silva (born 1984)
Brazilian footballer, one of the top defenders during his peak, known for professionalism and defensive skills. Born September 22. UPI+1

Literature, Philosophy, Journalism

David Riesman (1909-2002)
Born September 22, Riesman was an American sociologist and writer. His works include The Lonely Crowd, which became highly influential in mid-20th century studies of American society. Kidpaw
Anna Karina (1940-2019)
Danish-French actress, director, author, and a major figure in French New Wave cinema, though better known for acting and cultural presence, she also engaged in writing. Born September 22. Kidpaw
Will Elder (1921-2008)
American illustrator and cartoonist, known for work in MAD magazine among others. Born September 22. Kidpaw

Others: Diverse & Emerging Figures

Kim Yoo-jung (born 1999)
South Korean actress, child actor turned adult roles; she has been very successful in television dramas and film. Born September 22. Wikipedia
Kim Yo-han (born 1999)
South Korean singer and actor. Born September 22. Wikipedia
Nayeon (born 1995)
Korean singer (member of TWICE), born September 22. Wikipedia
Park Jin-young (born 1994)
South Korean singer, actor, songwriter. Born September 22. Wikipedia
Louise Christie (born 2000)
British rhythmic gymnast. Born September 22. Wikipedia
Stephen Crichton (born 2000)
Samoan rugby league footballer. Born September 22. Wikipedia

Historical & Miscellaneous Figures

Li Zicheng (1606-1645)
A Chinese rebel leader who overthrew the Ming dynasty for a short time and captured Beijing before being defeated. Born September 22, 1606. Kidpaw

Patterns, Themes, and Reflections

Looking over such a list, several observations come up:

Wide geographic spread: These people come from many continents — Europe, North & South America, Asia, etc. Some are from countries often under-represented in global pop culture, especially in the younger generation (e.g. South Korea).
Range of eras: From Li Zicheng in 1606, to Faraday in the 18-19th century, to many living people born in the 20th and 21st centuries. It shows how September 22 has continuously marked the birthdays of innovators, leaders, and creators over centuries.
Multiple fields: Science, arts (music, acting), sports, leadership, literature. It’s not dominated by any single domain.
Cross-disciplinary influence: Some have careers that straddle domains. For example, Andrea Bocelli’s crossover appeal between classical and popular music; Nick Cave’s work in literature; or Tatiana Maslany’s work in roles that push boundaries of acting technique.

Detailed Profiles

To give more depth, here are a few detailed profiles of especially influential persons born on September 22, showing not just what they did, but how their work has had impact.

Michael Faraday

Born in 1791 in England, to a relatively humble family. He received little formal education. Yet through apprenticeship, self-study, and sheer curiosity, he rose to become one of the most foundational figures in physical science.
Among his contributions: Faraday’s law of induction (how changing magnetic fields can induce electric currents), which is central to generators, transformers, and our entire electrical grid. He discovered electrolysis laws; coined terms like anode, cathode; studied the nature of electric and magnetic fields.
His legacy persists: units such as the farad (capacitance) named after him; continuing inspiration for how science can come from observation and experiment rather than only formal schooling.

Andrea Bocelli

Bocelli’s rise is interesting: born with poor eyesight, later becoming nearly blind, yet he studied law and sang in his free time. His crossover into popular music while rooted in classical opera expanded what many considered the audience for classical voice.
Songs like “Con te partirò” (with versions titled “Time to Say Goodbye”) became global hits. He has collaborated with pop, rock, and other classical artists. His concerts draw huge, mixed audiences.
Also, his life is a lesson in persistence, versatility, and using one’s voice (literally and metaphorically) to bridge cultural divides.

Joan Jett

From her early days with The Runaways to her solo career, Joan Jett broke barriers for women in rock, both in front of the stage and behind the scenes. She’s a pioneer in terms of grit, image control, and challenging male dominance in rock music.
Her music tends to embody rebellion, identity, and energetic simplicity. “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” remains iconic decades later.

Saul Perlmutter

His work in astrophysics addresses some of the deepest questions: the fate of the Universe. Discovering (along with others) that the Universe’s expansion is accelerating (leading to the concept of “dark energy”) fundamentally changed cosmology.
It’s a reminder that even abstract, theoretical, and observational science has real import for our world’s worldview and for the tools & methods used in astronomy, physics, instrumentation.

Lesser-Known Names and Emerging Talents

While many on the list are of international renown, several are less known (outside their field or region), but worth attention:

Louise Christie – British rhythmic gymnast (born 2000). She represents an emerging generation in gymnastics, especially rhythmic, which often receives less global media coverage than artistic gymnastics. Wikipedia
Stephen Crichton – Samoan rugby league player. Rugby league is big in some areas but still growing globally; someone like him represents the athletic future of his region. Wikipedia
Kim Yoo-jung, Kim Yo-han, Nayeon, Park Jin-young — very active in the South Korean entertainment scene, which has rapidly globalized in recent decades. Their influence is growing, sometimes blending acting, music, dance, and often as cultural ambassadors. Wikipedia

Famous Births by Year – Selected

Here are selected births by year to show generational spread:

Year	Name	Field	What Makes Them Notable
1606	Li Zicheng	Political/History	Rebel leader in China, major turning point in Ming dynasty history. Kidpaw
1791	Michael Faraday	Science	Foundational experimental physics & chemistry. UPI+1
1905	Eugen Sänger	Aerospace engineering	Early pioneer in rocket / spaceflight related engineering. Kidpaw
1920	Bob Lemon	Sports	Baseball Hall of Famer. UPI
1932	Algirdas Brazauskas	Politics	Leadership in post-Soviet Baltic region. City2Map
1958	Andrea Bocelli, Joan Jett	Music/Arts	Two widely different but both influential voices in music. UPI
1985	Tatiana Maslany	Acting	Breakthrough in TV, multiple roles, versatility. UPI
1994	Carlos Correa	Sports	Among best MLB players; a generation of athletes rising from Latin America. Wikipedia
2000	Michael Rainey Jr., Louise Christie, Stephen Crichton	Film/Gymnastics/Sport	Representing newer generations in entertainment & sport. UPI+1

Impact & Legacy

What can we draw from observing these lives together?

Persistent Innovation: Many on this date birthed ideas, techniques, or roles that were ahead of their time (Faraday’s scientific principles; Kiesler’s architectural experimentation; Bocelli’s crossover; Maslany’s complex acting).
Cultural Bridges: Some have crossed genre or cultural boundaries — e.g. from opera into popular music; from acting in local/national media into global prominence; or from experimental science into everyday technology.
Resilience and Adaptability: Many have faced obstacles — whether physical (e.g. Andrea Bocelli’s eyesight), gender/genre constraints (women rock musicians, or female actresses in competitive industries), or changes in political landscapes (leaders navigating transitions).
Representation of Generations: The list shows how each generation has its own rising stars—older giants whose work shaped institutions (sports, politics, science), and younger figures already making waves, especially in globalised entertainment like K-pop, streaming media, etc.

Some “Did You Know?” Tidbits

Despite being from very different eras and domains, Michael Faraday and Andrea Bocelli share this birthday. One shaped how we understand and harness physical law; the other shapes how we feel and experience beauty through voice.
Joan Jett and Nick Cave, both born in the late 1950s (1958 and 1957 respectively), though very different musical styles, both had key influence in rock/punk/post-punk genres.
Tatiana Maslany (1985) and Tom Felton (1987) are two examples of actors born in recent decades who have achieved substantial international visibility at relatively younger ages.

Conclusion

September 22 is a date shared by many remarkable lives: pioneers in science, bold artists, leaders through times of change, and emerging voices in entertainment and sports. The diversity of fields and the range of eras suggest that while any date could have its share of famous people, September 22 seems especially rich.