John Birt, Baron Birt

John Birt, Baron Birt is a British television executive and businessman. He is a former Director-General (1992–2000) of the BBC.

10 December 1944

Born on the same birth date (10 December 1944): Andris Bērziņš (Latvian President) • Steve Renko

Born on the same birth day (10 December): Alexander Courage • Bob Farrell (motivational speaker) • Chris Bury • Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore • Dick Bavetta • George Shaw (biologist) • Jaromil Jireš • Josip Skoko • Otto Neurath • Patrick Flueger • Richard Kennar • Tom Sexton (rugby union)

Born in the same month (December 1944): Barry Jenkins (musician) • Botho Strauss • Crispian Steele-Perkins • Johnny Isakson • Mitchell Feigenbaum • Ralph McTell • Ray Martin (television presenter) • Steve Tyrell • Taylor Hackford • Zheng Xiaoyu