List of twins
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Twins in acting
- Paul Akhere and Peter Odion John, The Identical Twins (2005–)
- ShawnShawn AshmoreShawn Robert Ashmore is a Canadian film and television actor, perhaps best known for his role as Jake in the Animorphs television series and Iceman in the X-Men films. He is the twin brother of actor Aaron Ashmore.-Early life:...
and Aaron AshmoreAaron AshmoreAaron Robert Ashmore is a Canadian film and television actor, perhaps best known for his role as Jimmy Olsen in Smallville and as Steve Jinks in Warehouse 13. He is the twin brother of actor Shawn Ashmore.-Career:...
(1979–) - Eric and Brandon Billings (1992–)
- ConradConrad BainConrad Stafford Bain is a Canadian-American actor. His television credits include a leading role as Phillip Drummond in the sitcom Diff'rent Strokes and as Dr. Arthur Harmon on Maude.-Personal life:...
and Bonar BainBonar BainBonar Bain , a Canadian actor, is the identical twin brother of actor Conrad Bain who starred in Diff'rent Strokes as Phillip Drummond...
(1923–) - Gayle and Gillian BlakeneyGayle & Gillian BlakeneyGayle and Gillian Blakeney are Australian identical twins who performed together as actresses and as a dance/pop duo in the 1990s. Born in Brisbane on 9 July 1966. Gayle is older by nine minutes. They are most widely known for their stint in the soap opera Neighbours.-Early career:The girls knew...
(1966–) - The Borden TwinsThe Borden TwinsThe Borden Twins , Rosalyn Borden and Marilyn Borden, were twin sisters who acted together in numerous television programs from the 1950s until the 1980s. They were best remembered as "Teensy" and "Weensy" in a classic episode of I Love Lucy entitled "Tennessee Bound"...
, MarilynMarilyn BordenMarilyn Borden was an American actress and singer, and together with her sister, Rosalyn "Roz" Borden, known as The Borden Twins...
(1932–2009) and RosalynRosalyn BordenRosalyn "Roz" Borden was an American actress and singer, and along with her sister, Marilyn Borden, were known as The Borden Twins. The duo are perhaps best known for their appearance on I Love Lucy playing "Teensy and Weensy" in the episode entitled "Tennessee Bound"...
(1932–2003) - Nicholas BrendonNicholas BrendonNicholas Brendon , is an actor best known for his character Xander Harris in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer .-Early life:...
and Kelly DonovanKelly DonovanKelly Donovan , is an American actor. He is best known for his work as the stand-in for character Xander Harris, the role portrayed by his identical twin brother, Nicholas Brendon, on Buffy the Vampire Slayer...
(1971–) - JulieJulie BuckfieldJulie Buckfield is an English actress.A graduate of the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London, Buckfield started her career aged 11 in the Cameron Mackintosh production of Les Misérables. She then auditioned for the part of Chrissy Mainwaring in BBC 1 teenage soap Grange Hill, but eventually won...
and Clare BuckfieldClare BuckfieldClare Buckfield is an English actress, best known for playing the role of Jenny Porter in the BBC sitcom 2point4 children for most of the nineties and Natasha Stevens in the CBBC series Grange Hill.-Biography:...
(1976–) - Louis and Carlos Campos, The Fabulous Wonder TwinsThe Fabulous Wonder TwinsThe Fabulous Wonder Twins—Gay entertainment personalities, Louis Alberto Campos and Carlos Eduardo Campos, in San Salvador, the capital city of El Salvador—are a pair of gay fraternal twin brothers who have been featured in MTV music videos, made cameos on film and television motion pictures and...
(1967–) - Charles and Max CarverMax CarverMax Carver is an American actor and twin brother of actor Charlie Carver. He is best known for his role as Preston Scavo in Desperate Housewives.- Filmography :- External links :* http://carvertwins.com...
(1988–) - Andrew and Steven CavarnoAndrew and Steven CavarnoAndrew and Steven Cavarno played Owen Salinger on Party of Five during season 3 and 4 .-External links:...
(1992–) - MunroMunro ChambersMunro Chambers is a Canadian actor, best known for his role as Wilder on The Latest Buzz and his new role as Elijah "Eli" Goldsworthy on Degrassi. His identical twin brother named Thomas Chambers is also an actor.- Filmography :-External links:...
and Thomas Chambers (1992–) - Christian and Joseph CousinsChristian and Joseph CousinsChristian and Joseph Cousins are American actors. As children, the identical twins' first role was the second Bobby Ewing on the soap opera Knots Landing, beginning in 1987...
(1983–) - DennisDennis CrosbyDennis Michael Crosby was an occasional American actor, the son of singer and actor Bing Crosby, and twin brother of Phillip Crosby. He was the father of actress Denise Crosby.-Life and career:...
(1934–1991) and Phillip CrosbyPhillip CrosbyPhillip Lang Crosby was an American actor and singer, who began his career singing alongside his brothers and his father, Bing Crosby. He was the twin brother of Dennis Crosby.-Early life:...
(1934–2004) - BrittanyBrittany DanielBrittany Ann Daniel is an American television and film actress. She is the twin sister of actress and photographer Cynthia Daniel...
and Cynthia DanielCynthia DanielCynthia Lynn Daniel is an American actress and photographer and twin sister of actress Brittany Daniel.-Biography:Born in Gainesville, Florida, Cynthia is five minutes younger than her twin sister Brittany. Her parents are Carol and Charlton B Daniel Jr. The two also have an older brother named...
(1976–) - Jessica and Jesse DavisJessica and Jesse DavisJessica Sue and Jesse Thomas Davis are fraternal twins, born December 11, 1984 in United States. They played the characters "Sami Brady" and "Eric Brady" on the soap opera Days of our Lives from 1985 to 1986.-External links:**...
(1984–) - The Dolly SistersDolly SistersThe Dolly Sisters, twins Roszika and Janszieka Deutsch were Vaudeville performers.-Biographies:They were born October 25, 1892 in Hungary, and emigrated to the United States in 1905. They perfected a single-sex "tandem" dance act - practising in front of mirrors - under the name of 'The Dolly...
, Rosie (1892–1970) and Jenny (1892–1941) - Amanda and Caitlin FeinAmanda and Caitlin FeinAmanda Brooke and Caitlin Ashley Fein are twin American actresses.Their first movie appearance was in Matilda in 1996, playing Matilda as a toddler. Since then, they have been in quite a few movies including Deep Impact, Baby Geniuses, and Follow the Stars Home.They were in The X-Files when they...
(1992–) - Melanie and Martina Grant (1971–)
- Christopher and Kevin GravesChristopher and Kevin GravesChristopher Jordan and Kevin Justin Graves are two American child actors . Their acting career started in 1990, when they played "Lucas Stansbury Jones" on the soap opera General Hospital. During the next 5 years, they had recurring roles on Baby Talk Christopher Jordan and Kevin Justin Graves are...
(1989–) - Lindsay and Sidney GreenbushLindsay and Sidney GreenbushRachel Lindsay Rene Bush and Sidney Robyn Danae Bush - former child actresses. Born to actor Billy Green Bush and Carole Kay Bush...
(1970–) - Amanda and Jessica GunnarsonAmanda and Jessica GunnarsonAmanda Lee and Jessica Anne Gunnarson played the character of "Stephanie Kay Johnson" on the soap opera Days of our Lives from February 19, 1990 to May 26, 1992. They also had a small guest appearance on the same show on December 17, 1996 along with their older sister Brandi.-External links:*...
(1989–) - BruceBruce Michael HallBruce Michael Hall is an American actor and former male fashion model.-Biography:Hall originally portrayed Reese Durkee on the NBC soap opera Passions from the show's debut in July 1999 until January 2003 when his twin brother Seth Hall took over the role...
and Seth HallSeth HallSeth Michael Hall is an American actor and former male fashion model.-Biography:Along with his identical twin brother Bruce, he was photographed by Steven Underhill for a book called Twins, published in 1999...
(1977–) - DeidreDeidre HallDeidre Ann Hall is a dramatic American actress best known for her portrayal of Dr. Marlena Evans on NBC's daytime drama Days of our Lives, which she played for over 29 years, and is to return to the role this summer. The character is considered an icon to the soap, and has been experienced some of...
and Andrea HallAndrea HallAndrea Jean Hall is an American soap opera actress who has since retired from the genre.-Personal life:She is the twin of fellow soap actress, Deidre Hall...
(1947–) - Jacob and Zachary HandyJacob and Zachary HandyJacob Daniel Handy and Zackery Christopher Handy are two American child actors. Their biggest part was arguably the role of "Duby" in the 1999 movie Baby Geniuses. On January 13, 2002 they had a guest role on The X-Files, playing "Luke Doggett".-External links:...
(1993–) - MalikaMalika HaqqMalika Haqq is an American actress and television personality who is best known for her role as Penny in the 2005 film Sky High. She acted in the movie with her twin sister Khadijah Haqq. She was also in the movie ATL....
and Khadijah HaqqKhadijah HaqqKhadijah Haqq is an American actress who is best known for playing alongside her twin sister Malika Haqq in numerous movies....
(1983–) - JonJon HederJonathan Joseph "Jon" Heder is an American screenwriter, actor, and filmmaker. His feature film debut came in 2004 as the title character of the comedy film Napoleon Dynamite...
and Dan Heder (1977–) - JillJill HennessyJillian Noel "Jill" Hennessy is a Canadian actress and musician known for her television roles on Law & Order and Crossing Jordan.-Early life:...
and Jacqueline HennessyJacqueline HennessyJacqueline Hennessy is a Canadian journalist, television host, and occasional actress. She is the identical twin sister of actress Jill Hennessy. Hennessy is of Irish, Italian, Swedish, French, and Ukrainian descent...
(1968–) - Linda and Terry JamisonLinda and Terry JamisonLinda and Terry Jamison are American identical twins, professionally known as The Psychic Twins. They are best known for the prediction they made in 1999 on the Art Bell radio show...
(1965–) - Hunter and Scarlett JohanssonScarlett JohanssonScarlett Johansson is an American actress, model and singer.Johansson made her film debut in North and was later nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead for her performance in Manny & Lo . She rose to further prominence with her roles in The Horse Whisperer and Ghost World...
(1984–) - Tom and Bill KaulitzBill KaulitzBill Kaulitz is a German singer, songwriter, voice actor, designer and model. He is best known for his work from 2001 to the present as the lead singer of the band Tokio Hotel....
(1989–) - Brent and Shane KinsmanShane KinsmanShane Kinsman is an American child actor who typically plays a rambunctious twin alongside his identical twin brother Brent. He played Kyle Baker in the 2003 film Cheaper by the Dozen and its 2005 sequel Cheaper by the Dozen 2...
(1997–) - Bryan and Denny KirkwoodBryan and Denny KirkwoodBryan and Denny Kirkwood are twin American actors.Identical twins , they were born in Olympia, Washington and grew up in Bellevue, and first performed aged eight for their family...
(1975–) - Piotr and Maja KomorowskaMaja KomorowskaMaja Komorowska is a Polish film actress. She has appeared in 35 films since 1970.-Selected filmography:* Family Life * A Woman's Decision * Budapest Tales * Spiral...
(1937–) - Daniel and Jean Lautrec (1980–)
- LoredanaLoredana LeccisoLoredana Lecciso is an Italian entertainer. She is also known for appearances on tabloid talk show She became famous as girlfriend of the celebrated Italian singer Albano Carrisi from who she had two sons...
and Raffaella Lecciso (1972–) - SpencerSpencer ListSpencer List is an American child actor. List is best known from the Fox show Fringe where he played a mysterious mute child in the episode "Inner Child". He has also been on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit where he played the son of Leland Orser's character Kevin Walker...
and Peyton List (1998–) - JasonJason LondonJason Paul London is an American actor, best known for his role as Randall "Pink" Floyd in director Richard Linklater's film Dazed and Confused.-Personal life:...
and Jeremy LondonJeremy LondonJeremy Michael London is an American actor. He is best known for his regular roles on Party of Five, 7th Heaven, and I'll Fly Away, as well as a notable supporting role in the Civil War epic Gods and Generals....
(1972–) - Lyndsey and Lacey LoveLove twinsLyndsey and Lacey Love, known as "The Love Twins" are American pornographic actresses and identical twins.They started their career in pornography by doing live chats over the Internet while at college...
(1983–) - Jerzy and Olgierd ŁukaszewiczOlgierd ŁukaszewiczOlgierd Łukaszewicz is a Polish film actor. He has appeared in over 60 films since his 1969 graduation from the Ludwik Solski Academy for the Dramatic Arts in Kraków...
(1946–) - Brianna and Brittany McConnellBrianna and Brittany McConnellMegan Brianna and Morgan Brittany McConnell are two United States child actresses, born August 20, 1993. They are twins....
(1993–) - TiaTia MowryTia Dashon Mowry-Hardrict is an American actress. She first gained fame for her teen role as Tia Landry on the ABC/WB sitcom Sister, Sister...
and Tamera MowryTamera MowryTamera Darvette Mowry-Housley is an American actress. She first gained fame for her teen role as Tamera Campbell on the ABC/WB sitcom Sister, Sister...
(1978–) - Rafał and Marcin MroczekMarcin Mroczek- Biography :Marcin Mroczek was born on 18 July 1982 in Siedlce, Poland. He has a twin brother Rafał who is 7 minutes older. At the age of 10, Marcin joined the Modern Dance Team “Caro Dance” in Siedlce. Together with this team, he won multiple Polish and European championships...
(1982–) - ErinErin MurphyErin Margaret Murphy is an American actress who is best known for her role as young Tabitha Stephens on the top-ten television sitcom Bewitched, which ran from 1964 to 1972. For the first season, she shared this role with her sister, Diane, as they were of similar appearance and stature...
and Diane MurphyDiane MurphyDiane Murphy is a former child actor, best known for sharing the role of "Tabitha" with her fraternal twin sister Erin in the 1960s television series Bewitched for one season. Erin then took over the part for the remaining 6 seasons. Diane left the entertainment industry at age thirteen and never...
(1964–) - Liam and Aidan O'DonnellLiam and Aidan O'DonnellLiam Thomas and Aidan Patrick O'Donnell are two American child actors...
(2004–) - Mary-Kate and Ashley OlsenMary-Kate and Ashley OlsenMary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Fuller Olsen are American actresses and entrepreneurs.Both have appeared in television and films since infancy. Since then, they have continued their celebrity through numerous television programs, films, interviews, as well as commercial endorsements...
(1986–) - Jennifer and Katherine Ostroth (1988–)
- Pier AngeliPier AngeliPier Angeli was an Italian-born television and film actress. Her American cinematographic debut was in the starring role of the 1951 film Teresa, in which she won a Golden Globe Award...
(1932–1971) and Marisa PavanMarisa PavanMarisa Pavan is an Italian-born actress who first became famous as the twin sister to movie star Pier Angeli before achieving movie stardom on her own...
(1932–) - Ryan and Kyle PepiRyan and Kyle PepiRyan and Kyle Pepi are twin child actors. In 1995, they had a recurring role on the soap opera Another World, playing "Kirkland Harrison". In 1999, they played the character "Jackie Dunphy" in the movie Outside Providence...
(1993–) - James and Oliver PhelpsJames and Oliver PhelpsJames Andrew Eric Phelps and Oliver Martyn John Phelps are identical twin English actors, best known for playing Fred and George Weasley, respectively, in the Harry Potter film series.-Early life:...
(1986–) - ConnieConnie Powney- Personal life :Powney has a twin sister Cassie, who is her younger twin by two minutes.- Career :She played the role of Sophie Burton in the soap opera Hollyoaks, alongside Cassie ....
and Cassie PowneyCassie Powney- Personal life :Powney has a twin sister Connie, who is her elder twin by two minutes.- Career :She played the role of Mel Burton in the soap opera Hollyoaks alongside her sister Connie, who played the role of Sophie Burton....
(1983–) - KathrynKathryn PrescottKathryn "Kat" Prescott is an English actress. Born in Southgate, London, Prescott is best known for her portrayal of teenager Emily Fitch on the teen drama television series Skins.-Career:...
and Megan PrescottMegan PrescottMegan Elizabeth "Meg" Prescott is a British actress who is best known for her role as Katie Fitch in the double BAFTA-winning teen drama Skins.-Background:...
(1991–) - GiovanniGiovanni RibisiGiovanni Ribisi is an American actor. His film credits include Gone in 60 Seconds, Boiler Room, Saving Private Ryan, The Mod Squad, The Gift, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, Lost in Translation and more recently, Public Enemies and Avatar...
and Marissa RibisiMarissa RibisiMarissa Ribisi is an American actress. She has performed in the films Dazed and Confused, True Crime, The Brady Bunch Movie, Pleasantville, and Don's Plum and television shows such as Felicity, Friends, Grace Under Fire, Watching Ellie, and Tales of the City.-Early life:Ribisi was born Santina...
(1974–) - Camilla and Rebecca RossoCamilla and Rebecca RossoCamilla "Milly" Rosso and Rebecca "Becky" Rosso are English twin actresses and models. They are known for their roles as twins Janice and Jessica Ellis on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, and for their roles as Annabelle "Annie" and Isabelle "Izzy" Woods in Legally Blondes.-Careers:Camilla and...
(1994–) - DarylDaryl SabaraDaryl Christopher Sabara is an American film and television actor. He is perhaps best known for playing Juni Cortez in the Spy Kids film series, as well as for a variety of television and film appearances, including Wizards of Waverly Place, Father of the Pride, The Polar Express, Keeping Up with...
and Evan SabaraEvan SabaraEvan Michael Sabara is an American actor.Sabara was born in Torrance, California. He is the fraternal twin brother of child actor Daryl Sabara. He has appeared in some of his brother's movies, such as, Spy Kids, Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams, and Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over...
(1992–) - LizLiz SagalElizabeth "Liz" Sagal is an American television professional, active as an actress, screenwriter and film editor.In the 1980s, she co-starred with her twin-sister Jean Sagal in the 23-episode television series Double Trouble that ran from 1984–85, as well as the 1982 movie Grease 2, a loose sequel...
and Jean SagalJean SagalJean Sagal is an American television actress and director. In the 1980s, she co-starred with her twin-sister Liz Sagal in the 23-episode television series Double Trouble that ran from 1984-85. She has since appeared on such shows as Picket Fences, Knots Landing, Quantum Leap and 21 Jump Street...
(1967–) - Jason and Kristopher SimmonsJason and Kristopher SimmonsJason Patrick Simmons and Kristopher Robert Simmons are American identical twins. Their parents are Maria and Robert Simmons. They were born in Los Angeles, California. From 2003 to 2006 , they played the character Wyatt Matthew Halliwell on the TV series Charmed. Kristopher and Jason started on...
(2002–) - Alicia and Annie SorellAlicia and Annie SorellAlicia and Annie Sorell are identical twin actresses who write and star in Movie Twins; a series of shorts about currently showing films. The shorts are produced by Sí TV, which also posts them on YouTube. Over 60 episodes had been produced by the end of 2008...
(1979–) - Dylan and Cole SprouseDylan and Cole SprouseDylan Thomas Sprouse and Cole Mitchell Sprouse are American actors. They are twins and are collectively referred to as Dylan and Cole Sprouse or the Sprouse Bros. Their first prominent major theatrical film role was in Big Daddy, where they starred alongside Adam Sandler...
(1992–) - Jennifer and Michele SteffinJennifer and Michele SteffinJennifer Marie Steffin and Michele Ann Steffin are former child actresses, whose most memorable role was the one of baby Rose Wilder on the "Little House on the Prairie" television series....
(1981–) - Connor and Garret SullivanConnor and Garret SullivanConnor and Garret Sullivan are two young American child actors. On December 28, 2001 and December 31, 2001 they appeared on the soap opera The Young and the Restless as the character Christian Newman . Right after, in January 2002, they began appearing on the TV series According to Jim in the...
(1993–) - Sullivan and Sawyer SweetenSullivan and Sawyer SweetenSullivan Skye and Sawyer Storm Sweeten are twin brothers and child actors.They played Michael and Geoffrey Barone, respectively, on the American TV sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond; their older sister Madylin played Ally Barone. Both of the brothers also appeared on the TV series Even Stevens as...
(1995–) - ElliottElliott TittensorElliott John Tittensor is an English actor, best known for his role of Carl Gallagher in the Channel 4 show, Shameless.-Career:...
and Luke TittensorLuke TittensorLuke James Tittensor is an English actor best known for playing Daz Eden in the ITV soap Emmerdale.-Television career:...
(1989–) - DavidDavid TomDavid Tom is an American actor.-Career:In 1993, Tom was nominated for two Young Artist Awards for his roles in Stepfather III and Stay Tuned...
and Nicholle TomNicholle TomNicholle Tom is an American actress, best known for her role as Maggie Sheffield on The Nanny.-Career:Since 2006, Tom has starred in the IFC original The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman as Tara, an underling at a film production company.Before her fame on The Nanny, she was known for...
(1978–) - HarryHarry Treadaway- Personal life :Treadaway was born in Devon, England, and brought up in Sandford, near Crediton, Devon, with his father, an architect, his mother, a primary school teacher and two brothers - his slightly older twin Luke and their older brother Sam, an artist...
and Luke TreadawayLuke TreadawayLuke Antony N. Treadaway is an English actor, whose career includes roles in the films Brothers of the Head and Attack the Block.- Personal life :...
(1984–) - Blake and Dylan Tuomy-Wilhoit (1990–)
- Wendi and Brenda TurnbaughWendi and Brenda TurnbaughWendi Lou Turnbaugh and Brenda Lea Turnbaugh - former child actresses; identical twins from San Fernando Valley, California....
(1977–) - Keaton and Kylie Rae TyndallKeaton and Kylie Rae TyndallKeaton Tyndall and Kylie Tyndall are identical twin actress.-Personal life:...
(1992–) - PaulPaul VogtPaul C. Vogt is an American actor and comedian best known for his work as a cast member on the sketch comedy programs MADtv, The Big Gay Sketch Show and The Rerun Show.-Life and career:...
and Peter Allen Vogt (1964–) - Alia Tehreem and Sania Tehreem (India, 1998)
Twins in the arts
- Os GêmeosOs GêmeosOs Gêmeos are graffiti artist identical twin brothers from São Paulo, Brazil, whose real names are Otavio and Gustavo Pandolfo. They started painting graffiti in 1987 and gradually became a main influence in the local scene, helping to define Brazil's own style...
(1974–) - MasashiMasashi Kishimotois a Japanese manga artist, well known for creating the manga series Naruto. His younger twin brother, Seishi Kishimoto, is also a manga artist and creator of the manga series 666 Satan and Blazer Drive...
and Seishi KishimotoSeishi Kishimotois a Japanese manga artist. He is best known for 666 Satan, which was serialized in Japan by Monthly Shōnen Gangan from 2001 to 2007 and licensed by VIZ in North America as O-Parts Hunter. His older twin brother, Masashi Kishimoto, is also a manga artist and creator of Naruto...
(1974–) - MosesMoses Soyer-Biography:Soyer was born in Borisoglebsk, Russia in 1899. His father was a Hebrew scholar, writer and teacher. His family emigrated to the USA in 1912. Soyer's brothers, Raphael and Isaac were also painters...
(1899–1974) and Raphael SoyerRaphael SoyerRaphael Soyer was a Russian-born American painter, draftsman, and printmaker. Soyer was referred to as an American scene painter...
(1899–1987) - Doug and Mike StarnDoug and Mike StarnDoug and Mike Starn are American artists and identical twin brothers who produce their works of art as a team.The Starn brothers grew up in New Jersey and attended School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, graduating in 1984. They continued to live in Boston until 1989, when they moved to New...
(1961–)
Twin authors and writers
- JuliusJulius J. EpsteinJulius J. Epstein was an American screenwriter, who had a long career, best remembered for the adaptation - in partnership with his twin brother, Philip, and others - of the unproduced play Everybody Comes to Rick's that became the screenplay for the film Casablanca , for which its team of writers...
(1909–2000) and Philip EpsteinPhilip G. EpsteinPhilip G. Epstein was an American screenwriter most known for his adaptation in partnership with his twin brother, Julius, and others, of the unproduced play Everybody Comes to Rick's which became the Academy Award-winning screenplay of the film Casablanca .Epstein was born in New York City and...
(1909–1952) - AustinAustin GrossmanAustin Grossman [b. ] is a writer and game designer who has contributed to the New York Times and a number of video games.He is the author of the novel Soon I Will Be Invincible, which was published by Pantheon Books in 2007....
and Lev GrossmanLev GrossmanLev Grossman is an American novelist and journalist, notably the author of the novels Warp , Codex , The Magicians and The Magician King...
(1969–) - Suresh and Jyoti GuptaraJyoti GuptaraJyoti Guptara is a young novelist of British and Indian heritage, best known as co-author of the Insanity Saga .-Biography:...
(1988–) - Alex and Brett Harris (1988–)
- Linda and Terry JamisonLinda and Terry JamisonLinda and Terry Jamison are American identical twins, professionally known as The Psychic Twins. They are best known for the prediction they made in 1999 on the Art Bell radio show...
(1965–) - Eppie LedererEppie LedererEsther Pauline "Eppie" Lederer , better known by the pseudonym Ann Landers, was an American advice columnist and eventually a nationwide media celebrity who began her career writing the 'Ask Ann Landers' column in 1955, soon after the death of its creator, Ruth Crowley...
(Anne Landers since 1955) (1918–2002; née Friedman) and Pauline PhillipsPauline PhillipsPauline Phillips is an American advice columnist and radio show host who began the "Dear Abby" column in 1956. Married to Morton Phillips, the couple has two children, a son, Edward Jay Phillips, and a daughter, Jeanne Phillips....
(1918–; née Friedman) known as Dear Abby - RossRoss McWhirterAlan Ross Mayfield McWhirter , known as Ross McWhirter, was, with his twin brother, Norris McWhirter, co-founder of the Guinness Book of Records and a contributor to Record Breakers...
(1925–1975) and Norris McWhirterNorris McWhirterNorris Dewar McWhirter, CBE was a writer, political activist, co-founder of the Freedom Association, and a television presenter. He and his twin brother, Ross, were known internationally for the Guinness Book of Records, a book they wrote and annually updated together between 1955 and 1975...
(1925–2004) - Andrew SeanAndrew Sean GreerAndrew Sean Greer is an American novelist and short story writer.He is the bestselling author of The Story of a Marriage, which The New York Times has called an “inspired, lyrical novel,” and The Confessions of Max Tivoli, which was named one of the best books of 2004 by the San Francisco...
and Michael Greer (1962–) - Anthony (1926–2001) and Peter ShafferPeter ShafferSir Peter Levin Shaffer is an English dramatist and playwright, screenwriter and author of numerous award-winning plays, several of which have been filmed.-Early life:...
(1926–)
Twins in comedy
- JimHager TwinsThe Hager Twins, also known as the Hager Brothers and The Hagers, were a duo of American country music singers and comedians who first gained fame on the TV series Hee Haw...
(1941–2008) and Jon HagerHager TwinsThe Hager Twins, also known as the Hager Brothers and The Hagers, were a duo of American country music singers and comedians who first gained fame on the TV series Hee Haw...
(1941–2009) - Randy SklarRandy and Jason SklarRandy Sklar and Jason Sklar , professionally known as the Sklar Brothers, are American identical twin comedians and sportscasters. They formerly hosted the show Cheap Seats on ESPN Classic, which came to an end on November 19, 2006, after four seasons.-Biography:Randy and Jason grew up in suburban...
(1972-) and Jason SklarRandy and Jason SklarRandy Sklar and Jason Sklar , professionally known as the Sklar Brothers, are American identical twin comedians and sportscasters. They formerly hosted the show Cheap Seats on ESPN Classic, which came to an end on November 19, 2006, after four seasons.-Biography:Randy and Jason grew up in suburban...
(1972-)
Twins in crime
- Ursula and Sabina ErikssonUrsula and Sabina ErikssonUrsula and Sabina Eriksson, born 1967, are a pair of Swedish twins who came to national attention in the United Kingdom in 2008 after an apparent episode of folie à deux which resulted in unique footage of insanity on the M6 motorway and the killing of Glenn Hollinshead. No drugs or alcohol were...
- AlbertAlbert and Ebenezer FoxAlbert Ebenezer Fox and Ebenezer Albert Fox were infamous poachers who lived in Stevenage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They are also known as the Twin Foxes...
(1894–1937) and Ebenezer FoxAlbert and Ebenezer FoxAlbert Ebenezer Fox and Ebenezer Albert Fox were infamous poachers who lived in Stevenage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They are also known as the Twin Foxes...
(1894–1924) - Jeena and Sunny HanHan twins murder conspiracyThe Han twins murder conspiracy was a case of attempted murder of Sunny Han by her identical twin sister Jeena Han, occurring in November 1996 in Orange County, California, United States.It quickly became a sensationalized story in the media...
(1974–) - RonnieKray twinsReginald "Reggie" Kray and his twin brother Ronald "Ronnie" Kray were the foremost perpetrators of organised crime in London's East End during the 1950s and 1960s...
(1933–1995) and Reggie KrayKray twinsReginald "Reggie" Kray and his twin brother Ronald "Ronnie" Kray were the foremost perpetrators of organised crime in London's East End during the 1950s and 1960s...
(1933–2000) - JuneJune and Jennifer GibbonsJune and Jennifer Gibbons , were identical twins who grew up in Wales. They became known as 'The Silent Twins' owing to their choice to communicate only with their immediate family. They began writing works of fiction but turned to crime in a bid for recognition...
(1963–) and Jennifer GibbonsJune and Jennifer GibbonsJune and Jennifer Gibbons , were identical twins who grew up in Wales. They became known as 'The Silent Twins' owing to their choice to communicate only with their immediate family. They began writing works of fiction but turned to crime in a bid for recognition...
(1963–1993)
Twins in filmmaking
- JohnJohn and Roy BoultingJohn Edward Boulting and Roy Alfred Clarence Boulting , known collectively as the Boulting brothers, were English filmmakers and identical twins who became known for their popular series of satirical comedies in the 1950s and 1960s.-Biography:The twin brothers were born in Bray, Berkshire, England...
(1913–1985) and Roy BoultingJohn and Roy BoultingJohn Edward Boulting and Roy Alfred Clarence Boulting , known collectively as the Boulting brothers, were English filmmakers and identical twins who became known for their popular series of satirical comedies in the 1950s and 1960s.-Biography:The twin brothers were born in Bray, Berkshire, England...
(1913–2001) - Nicola and Teena CollinsNicola and Teena CollinsNicola and Teena Collins are British-born filmmakers currently living in Los Angeles. Formerly models then actresses, they are perhaps most well known for their portrayals of Alex and Susi, the twin daughters of Doug "The Head" Denovitz in the film Snatch.In 2009 they made their filmmaking debut...
(1978–) - Allen and Albert HughesHughes BrothersAlbert Hughes and Allen Hughes , known together professionally as the Hughes brothers, are American film directors, producers and screenwriters...
(1972–) - GeorgeGeorge KucharGeorge Kuchar was an American underground film director, known for his "low-fi" aesthetic.-Early life and career:...
and Mike KucharMike KucharMike Kuchar is an American underground filmmaker and actor. Kuchar is notable for his low-budget and camp films such as Sins of the Fleshapoids and The Craven Sluck.-Biography:...
(1942–) - Mark and Michael PolishThe Polish brothersThe Polish brothers are twin filmmakers named Mark Polish and Michael Polish. They began their film career with the 1999 Sundance debut of their first feature, Twin Falls Idaho....
(1970–) - Zoya AkhtarZoya AkhtarZoya Akhtar is a contemporary Indian film director. She made her debut as director with critically acclaimed Luck By Chance.-Personal life:Zoya Akhtar was born on January 9, 1974 in Bombay...
and Farhan AkhtarFarhan AkhtarFarhan Akhtar is an Indian filmmaker, script writer, actor, playback singer, lyricist, film producer in Hindi cinema and a television host.His directorial debut Dil Chahta Hai won a National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi...
(1974-)
Twins in the military
- Johnny and Luther HtooJohnny and Luther HtooJohnny Htoo and Luther Htoo are twin brothers who jointly led the God's Army guerrilla group – a splinter group of Karen National Union – in Myanmar during the late 1990s...
(c. 1988–) - Gene C. McKinneyGene C. McKinneyGene McKinney was the 10th Sergeant Major of the Army of the United States, serving from July 1995 to October 1997. He was the first and to date the only African-American to reach that rank in the United States Army. McKinney was the only Sergeant Major of the Army to resign...
and James C. McKinney (1950–)
Twins in modeling
- Shane and Sia BarbiShane and Sia BarbiShane Barbi and Sia Barbi , popularly known as The Barbi Twins, are vegan identical twins, models, physical fitness authors, and animal rights activists....
(1963–) - Derek and Keith BrewerBrewer twinsDerek and Keith Brewer, known as the Brewer Twins, are male models.-Biography:The twins were born on September 21, 1973, at Torrance Memorial Hospital in Torrance, California. Derek was born fifteen minutes before Keith...
(1973–) - GiseleGisele BündchenGisele Caroline Bündchen is a Brazilian fashion model, occasional film actress and goodwill ambassador for the UN Environment Programme.In the late 1990s, Bündchen became one of the first in a wave of Brazilian models to find success...
and Patrícia Bündchen (1980-) - Kyle and Lane CarlsonCarlson TwinsKyle and Lane Carlson, known collectively as the Carlson Twins, are identical twin brothers and work together as male fashion models.-Biography:...
(1978–) - AaronAaron CarterAaron Charles Carter is an American singer. He came to fame as a pop and hip hop singer in the late 1990s, establishing himself as a star among pre-teen and teenage audiences during the early-first decade of the 21st century....
and Angel Carter (1987–) - RichardRichard GutiérrezRichard Kristian Rama Gutierrez, popularly known as Richard Gutierrez , is a television actor and commercial model who works in Filipino productions.-Biography:Gutierrez is the son of Eduardo P...
and Raymond GutierrezRaymond GutiérrezRaymond Kristoffer Rama-Gutierrez , is a TV Host, editor, columnist, endorser, and actor in Philippines. He comes from a family of actors and performers.-Early life:...
(1984–) - SpencerSpencer ListSpencer List is an American child actor. List is best known from the Fox show Fringe where he played a mysterious mute child in the episode "Inner Child". He has also been on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit where he played the son of Leland Orser's character Kevin Walker...
and Peyton List (1998–) - NaimaNaima MoraNaima Mora is an American fashion model and the winner of Cycle 4 of America's Next Top Model.-Early life:Naima Mora was born on March 1, 1984 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of African American, talented jazz vocalist and entrepreneur Theresa Mora & Mexican jazz percussionist Francisco Mora...
and Nia Maia Mora (1984–) - Kristina and Karissa Shannon (1989–)
- ReneeRenee TenisonReneé Tenison is an American model and actress.Reneé has three older brothers and an identical twin sister, Rosie, who also works as a model...
and Rosie TenisonRosie TenisonRosie Tenison is an American actress and model.Tenison was born in Caldwell, Idaho. She has three older brothers and an identical twin sister, Renee, who also works as a model. Rosie and Reneé posed in the August 2002 issue of Playboy magazine, together...
(1968–)
Twins in music
- Larry and Laurent Bourgeois,Dancers Les TwinsLes TwinsLarry and Laurent Bourgeois, popularly known as "Les Twins", are a French hip hop dancer duo, of Guadelupian origin, known for their New Style dancing. They are a part of a larger crew known as Criminalz Crew, a group that ranges from b-boys to hip hop and more. They appeared on the show...
- Natalie and Nicole Albino, members of Nina SkyNina SkyNina Sky is an American musical duo composed of identical twins Nicole and Natalie Albino .-Early life and career:Albino's parents moved to New York from Puerto Rico and were divorced when the girls were younger...
- Didem and Sinem BalıkBalik sistersThe Balık Sisters are a famous opera act. The act is composed of Turkish identical twin sisters Didem Balık and Sinem Balık . Didem is a mezzo-soprano while Sinem is a soprano...
, opera singers - George Barnett and Jack Barnett, members of These New PuritansThese New PuritansThese New Puritans are a British Art Rock band from the Southend-on-Sea area. The group consists of Jack Barnett , his twin brother George Barnett , Thomas Hein , and Sophie Sleigh-Johnson...
- Mike and Pete Bishop, members of The BishopsThe BishopsThe Bishops are a British indie rock band from London, UK.Mike and Pete Bishop are twin brothers and formed the band in 2002 when they met their eventual third member, Chris McConville, whilst working at their local pub, "The Kings Head", in Barbican...
- Brian and Brandon Casey, members of Jagged EdgeJagged Edge (band)Jagged Edge is an American R&B group, with the lead singers, Brandon & Brian, born in Hartford, CT on October 13, 1975, Kyle Norman of Decatur, GA born on February 26,1976 and Richard Wingo of College Park, GA born on September 3, 1975. Wingo was a late addition to the group, added after Kandi...
- AlexAlex ClineAlex Cline is an American jazz drummer.Cline began playing drums with his twin brother, guitarist Nels Cline, at age 11. Their first band was called Homogenized Goo and included David Hirschman on guitar. He began a musical association with woodwind artist Jamil Shabaka in 1976 as "Duo Infinity"...
and Nels ClineNels ClineNels Cline is an American guitarist and composer, currently the lead guitarist of alternative rock band Wilco. David Carr of the New York Times describes Cline as "one of the best guitarists in any genre."-Career:...
(1956–), avant-garde musicians - Keven "Dino" and Solomon "Shazam" Conner, members of H-TownH-Town (band)H-Town is an American R&B/hip hop vocal group. It was originally founded by twin brothers Keven “Dino” Conner, Solomon “Shazam” Conner, and their longtime friend Darryl “G.I.” Jackson in 1992.-Formation:...
- CherieCherie CurrieCherie Currie is an American singer, actress and chainsaw artist. Currie was the lead vocalist of The Runaways, a hard rock band from Los Angeles in the mid-to-late 1970s.-Life and career:...
and Marie Currie, singers - KelleyKelley DealKelley Deal is an American musician. The identical twin sister of Kim Deal, she is the lead guitarist of The Breeders, besides having a solo career.- Early days :...
and Kim DealKim DealKimberley Ann Deal is an American singer, songwriter and musician, best known as the bassist of the alternative rock band the Pixies and the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for The Breeders. Deal first joined the Pixies in January 1986 as the band's bassist, adopting the stage name Mrs...
, members of The BreedersThe BreedersThe Breeders are an American alternative rock band formed in 1988 by Kim Deal of the Pixies and Tanya Donelly of Throwing Muses. The band has experienced a number of line-up changes; the current line-up consists of Kim Deal , her twin sister Kelley Deal , Jose Medeles , Mando Lopez Todd the Fox... - AaronAaron DessnerAaron Dessner is a founding member of The National. Together with Matt Berninger, who writes the lyrics, Aaron writes much of the music for the band...
and Bryce DessnerBryce DessnerBryce Dessner is a Brooklyn based composer, guitarist, and curator primarily known as a member of The National. In addition to his work with The National, he is a founding member of Clogs, and the founder of the MusicNOW Festival. Bryce has a master's degree in classical guitar from Yale University...
, members of The NationalThe National (band)The National is an indie rock band formed in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1999 and currently based in Brooklyn, New York. The band's lyrics are written and sung by Matt Berninger, a baritone... - Tom and David Farmer, members of Blackfoot SueBlackfoot SueBlackfoot Sue was a British pop / rock band, formed in 1970 by the twin brothers Tom and David Farmer and Eddie Golga. A single released in August 1972, "Standing in the Road" on the Jam label No. JAM 13, reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart. Lack of further tangible success left them labelled...
- Lamb and Lynx Gaede, members of Prussian Blue
- Marge and Mary Ann Ganser, members of The Shangri-LasThe Shangri-LasThe Shangri-Las were an American pop girl group of the 1960s. Between 1964 and 1966 they charted with often heartbreaking teen melodramas, and remain best known for "Leader of the Pack" and "Remember ".- Early career :...
- RobinRobin GibbRobin Hugh Gibb, CBE is a British singer and songwriter. He is best known as a member of the Bee Gees, co-founded with his twin brother Maurice , and elder brother Barry....
(born 1949) and Maurice GibbMaurice GibbMaurice Ernest Gibb, CBE was a musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. He was born on the Isle of Man, the twin brother of Robin Gibb, and younger brother to Barry. He is best known as a member of the singing/songwriting trio the Bee Gees, formed with his brothers...
(1949–2003), members of the Bee GeesBee GeesThe Bee Gees are a musical group that originally comprised three brothers: Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. The trio was successful for most of their 40-plus years of recording music, but they had two distinct periods of exceptional success: as a pop act in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and as a... - Paweł and Łukasz Golec, members of Golec uOrkiestraGolec uOrkiestraGolec uOrkiestra is a Polish folk-rock group, founded in 1998 in southern village of Milówka near Żywiec by two brothers – Paweł and Łukasz Golec, after whom it is named. First lineup consisted of eight musicians, and the band performed mostly during holidays, also in local clubs...
- MattMatt GossMatthew Weston Goss is an English singer and songwriter currently based in Los Angeles. He was the lead singer of 1980s pop group Bros, which also featured his twin brother Luke Goss as drummer and Craig Logan as bass player...
and Luke GossLuke GossLuke Damon Goss is an English singer and actor. Since 1994, he has been married to backing singer Shirley Lewis, , and has one stepdaughter, Carli. In January 2007, he and wife Shirley moved permanently to Los Angeles, but still maintain a residence in London...
, members of BrosBrosBros were a British band active in the late 1980s and early 1990s, consisting of twin brothers Matt Goss and Luke Goss along with Craig Logan... - John and Edward Grimes, pop duo JedwardJedwardJohn Paul Henry Daniel Richard Grimes and Edward Peter Anthony Kevin Patrick Grimes are an Irish hip pop duo. They are identical twins and perform under the name Jedward...
- Jim and Jon Hager, country duo Hager TwinsHager TwinsThe Hager Twins, also known as the Hager Brothers and The Hagers, were a duo of American country music singers and comedians who first gained fame on the TV series Hee Haw...
- Tim and Phil Hanseroth, members of Brandi CarlileBrandi CarlileBrandi Carlile is an American singer and songwriter.-Early life:At age eight, Carlile performed a rendition of the country music song "Tennessee Flat Top Box" with her mother. She began to play the guitar and write songs at fifteen. At sixteen, she began to perform as a backup singer for an Elvis...
's band - Rommel and Robert Hinds-Grannum, hip-hop duo in A-GameA-GameA-Game is a rap duo from Toronto, Ontario made up of the two identical twins, Rommel Hinds-Grannum and Robert Hinds-Grannum who go by the stage names Nova and Chase.The duo first started their career with the independent label T.A.G...
- Monica and Gabriela Irimia (1982–), pop duo The Cheeky GirlsThe Cheeky GirlsThe Cheeky Girls are a pop duo consisting of twin sisters Gabriela and Monica Irimia, from Cluj-Napoca in Transylvania, Romania, but based in Britain. After appearing as auditionees in Popstars: The Rivals, they achieved success in the charts with four top ten hits between 2002 and 2004...
- Emi and Yumi Ito (1941–), pop duo The PeanutsThe Peanutsis a Japanese vocal group consisting of twin sisters Emi Itō and Yumi Itō . They were born in Tokoname, Aichi, on April 1, 1941; soon after their birth, the family moved to Nagoya....
- Yusuke and Hisato Izaki, members of Flame
- RyanRyan JarmanRyan James Jarman is the guitarist and vocalist with English rock band The Cribs.-The Cribs:Ryan formed The Cribs in the early 2000s with his identical twin brother Gary and younger brother Ross....
and Gary JarmanGary JarmanGary John Jarman is a British multi-instrumentalist, best known for being bassist and singer in the Wakefield music group The Cribs....
(born 1980) members of The CribsThe CribsThe Cribs are an English three-piece indie rock band from Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The band consists of twins Gary and Ryan Jarman and their younger brother Ross Jarman. They were subsequently joined by ex-The Smiths and Modest Mouse guitarist Johnny Marr who was made a formal member of the group... - BenBen Johnston (Scottish musician)Ben Hamilton Johnston is a drummer, vocalist, and songwriter, best known for his work with Scottish group Biffy Clyro.-Early life:...
and James JohnstonJames Johnston (Scottish musician)James Roberto Johnston is a bassist, vocalist, and songwriter, best known for his work with Scottish group Biffy Clyro...
, members of Biffy ClyroBiffy ClyroBiffy Clyro are a Scottish rock band from Kilmarnock, comprising Simon Neil , James Johnston and Ben Johnston... - Herbert and Harold Kalin, members of the Kalin TwinsKalin TwinsThe Kalin Twins were a pop music recording duo, comprising twin brothers Hal and Herbie Kalin .-Career:...
- Kinya and Seiya Kamijo, members of Penpals
- BillBill KaulitzBill Kaulitz is a German singer, songwriter, voice actor, designer and model. He is best known for his work from 2001 to the present as the lead singer of the band Tokio Hotel....
and Tom Kaulitz (1989–), members of Tokio HotelTokio HotelTokio Hotel is a pop rock band from Germany, founded in 2001 by singer Bill Kaulitz, guitarist Tom Kaulitz, drummer Gustav Schäfer and bassist Georg Listing... - Ellen and Alice KesslerKessler TwinsAlice and Ellen Kessler are twins popular in Europe, especially Germany and Italy, from the 1950s and 1960s and until today for their singing, dancing and acting...
, entertainers - Heather and Jennifer Kinley, country music duo The KinleysThe KinleysThe Kinleys was an American country music duo composed of identical twin sisters Heather and Jennifer Kinley, born November 5, 1970 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Between 1997 and 2000, they recorded two albums for the Epic Records label , also charting eight singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot...
- Felisha and Fallon King, members of CherishCherish (band)Cherish is an African American R&B, soul, and hip hop quartet consisting of the sisters Farrah King , Neosha King and twins Felisha and Fallon King . Originally hailing from Maywood, Illinois, the four sisters moved to Atlanta to further their musical career...
- Ryan and Dan Kowarsky, duo RyanDanRyanDanRyanDan is a Canadian musical, songwriting and producing duo, consisting of identical twins Ryan and Dan Kowarsky, whose music is a mix of pop, opera, and classical....
- NathanNathan LeoneNathan Daniel Leone is the lead singer of rock band Madina Lake. He was born on May 13, 1981. Nathan is three minutes younger than his identical twin Matthew Leone, who plays bass in Madina Lake.- Early life:Nathan grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois...
and Matthew LeoneMatthew LeoneMatthew Jon Leone is the bassist of rock band Madina Lake. He was born on May 13, 1981. Matthew is two minutes older than his identical twin Nathan Leone, who is the lead vocalist in Madina Lake.-Early life:Matthew grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois...
, members of Madina LakeMadina LakeMadina Lake an American alternative rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A in 2005.Madina Lake released their debut album From Them, Through Us, to You through Roadrunner Records on March 27, 2007... - Sari and Romy Lightman, members of Tasseomancy
- Brittney and Bridget Livingston, members of Triple ImageTriple ImageTriple Image is a pop group from Orlando, Florida.It consists of identical twins Bridgett Lynn and Brittney Lee, born , and their younger sister Brianna Lauren, born , of the Livingston family. They signed with Wire Records under Johnny Wright and recorded their first album, Celebrate, in 2002...
- Evan and Jaron Lowenstein, duo Evan and JaronEvan and JaronEvan Mitchell Lowenstein and Jaron David Lowenstein are American musicians and identical twin brothers who performed as Evan and Jaron. Evan and Jaron have recorded three studio albums and charted three singles on the Pop Songs charts...
- Edele Barrett and Keavy Lynch (1979–), members of B*Witched
- BenjiBenji MaddenBenji Madden is an American guitarist and backup vocalist for the band Good Charlotte, which he co-founded with his identical twin brother, Joel Madden.-Early life:...
and Joel MaddenJoel MaddenJoel Rueben Madden is an American singer, record producer, actor, DJ, and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, best known as the lead vocalist for the pop punk band Good Charlotte.-Early life:...
, (1979–) members of Good CharlotteGood CharlotteGood Charlotte is an American rock band from Waldorf, Maryland that formed in 1996. Since 1998, the band's constant members have been lead vocalist Joel Madden, lead guitarist and back-up vocalist Benji Madden, bass guitarist Paul Thomas and rhythm guitarist and keyboardist Billy Martin... - Sam and Amanda Marchant, pop duo SamandaSamandaAmanda Louise Marchant and Samantha Joanne Marchant , better known as Samanda are a female duo, consisting of twin sisters who first came to fame on Big Brother UK in 2007, in which they jointly achieved second place.They released their cover of Aqua's hit song, "Barbie Girl" on 8 October 2007 and...
- WendyWendy MelvoinWendy Melvoin is an American guitarist and singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Prince as part of his backing band The Revolution, and for her collaboration with Lisa Coleman as one half of the duo Wendy & Lisa....
and Susannah MelvoinSusannah MelvoinSusannah Melvoin is an American vocalist and songwriter, best known for her association with Prince in the mid-1980s. Coming from a musical family, Melvoin is the twin sister of musician Wendy Melvoin, sister to the late Jonathan Melvoin , and daughter of jazz pianist Michael...
(1964–), singers - Jacob and Joshua Miller, members of Nemesis Rising
- Mihaela and Gabriela Modorcea, members of IndiggoIndiggoIndiggo is the stage name of the identical twin sisters Gabriela and Mihaela Modorcea. Together they are professional actresses, singers, writers, songwriters. They were born in Romania on June 7. The roots of their family are in Transylvania, and they are also known as Dracula's Girls...
- GunnarGunnar NelsonGunnar Eric Nelson is an American musician, singer, and songwriter and international multi-platinum recording artist.-Family:...
and Matthew NelsonMatthew NelsonMatthew Gray Nelson is an American singer-songwriter, musician and international multi-platinum recording artist. He is the son of actress Kristin Harmon and the late teen idol Ricky Nelson. Along with his twin brother Gunnar, he has been a member of Nelson since 1990. Their single, " Love and...
, members of band NelsonNelson (band)NELSON is a American hard rock band founded by singer/songwriters Matthew and Gunnar Nelson . NELSON featuring the twin lead front men had a No. 1 hit in the United States with " Love and Affection" during the week of September 29, 1990... - Peter and Paul Okoye, hip-hop duo P-SquareP-SquareP-Square are a Nigerian R&B duo composed of non-identical twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye.-History:The story of P-Square began in St. Murumba secondary school, a small Catholic school in Jos, Nigeria...
- Jacob and Joshua Olds, members of Family Force 5Family Force 5Family Force 5 is a Christian crunk rock band from Atlanta, Georgia. They consist of Solomon "Soul Glow Activatur" Olds, Jacob "Crouton" Olds, Joshua "Fatty" Olds, Nathan "Nadaddy" Currin, and Derek "Chap Stique" Mount...
- Lisa and Jessica Origliasso, pop duo The VeronicasThe VeronicasThe Veronicas are an Australian electrorock, pop-punk and rock band. Twin sisters Jessica and Lisa Origliasso formed the band in 1999 in Brisbane. They have their own line of clothing which was released in 2007....
- Simone and Amedeo Pace, members of Blonde RedheadBlonde RedheadBlonde Redhead is an American alternative rock band composed of vocalist/rhythm guitarist Kazu Makino and twin brothers Simone and Amedeo Pace , which formed in New York City in 1993....
- CharlesChuck PanozzoCharles Salvatore "Chuck" Panozzo is an American musician best known as the bass player for the rock band Styx. A longtime member of Styx, he founded the group with his fraternal twin brother, drummer John Panozzo, who died in July 1996, and singer Dennis DeYoung...
(1948–) and John PanozzoJohn PanozzoJohn Anthony Panozzo was an American drummer best known for his work with rock band Styx.Panozzo grew up in the Roseland neighborhood, the south side of Chicago, Illinois, with his fraternal twin brother, Chuck . At age 7, the twins took musical lessons from their uncle in which John took an...
(1948–1996), members of StyxStyx (band)Styx is an American rock band that became famous for its albums from the late 1970s and early 1980s. The Chicago band is known for melding the style of prog-rock with the power of hard rock guitar, strong ballads, and elements of American musical theater.... - Güher and Süher PekinelPekinel sistersGüher Pekinel and Süher Pekinel as identical twins, are Turkish pianists performing mostly in duet.-Early years:...
, duo-pianists - Tegan and Sara Quin (1980–), members of indie music duo Tegan and SaraTegan and SaraTegan and Sara are a Canadian indie band composed of identical twin sisters Tegan Rain Quin and Sara Keirsten Quin . Both Tegan and Sara play guitar and keyboard and write songs.-History:...
- Charlie and Craig Reid, folk duo The ProclaimersThe ProclaimersThe Proclaimers are a Scottish band composed of identical twin brothers, Charlie and Craig Reid . They are probably best known for the songs "Letter from America", "I'm On My Way" and "I'm Gonna Be ". The band tours extensively throughout Europe and other continents...
- Lee and Tyler Sargent, members of Clap Your Hands Say YeahClap Your Hands Say YeahClap Your Hands Say Yeah is an American indie rock group based in Brooklyn, New York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their debut album, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, was self-released in 2005.-History:...
- Denny and Kenny Scott, members of Swirl 360Swirl 360Swirl 360 is a melodic pop-rock band, founded by the twins Denny and Kenny Scott.-Biography:Swirl 360 was signed to Mercury Records and entered the recording studio in 1997. By December of that year, they had recorded several tracks to which label executives responded promisingly...
- Walter and Wallace "Scotty" Scott, members of The WhispersThe WhispersThe Whispers are a long-established R&B-dance vocal group from Los Angeles, California, with a consistent track record of hit records dating back to the late 1960s.-Career:...
- Tom and Dan Searle, members of ArchitectsArchitects (British band)Architects are an English Metalcore band from Brighton, England, formed in 2004. The band went through several name changes before they decided upon Architects. Their first name was Inharmonic, which was swiftly changed to Counting the Days...
- Toni and Trisha Sherwood, members of 11:3011:3011:30 was a dance-pop duo from Montreal, Quebec, Canada that consisted of identical twin sisters Toni and Trish Sherwood...
- Stuart and James Steele, members of Exit TenExit TenExit Ten is a British Rock/Metal band. Their debut full-length album, Remember The Day, was released in 2008. Their second studio album was released in October 2011.-Biography:Exit Ten are a post-hardcore/progressive rock band from Reading, Berkshire...
- Daniel ("Dan") and Eric Tadros, members of TadrosTadros (duo)Tadros also known as Les jumeaux Tadros / Duo Tadros are a successful Montreal-based Canadian musical duo musical act made up of singer-songwriters, the identical twin brothers Daniel "Dan" Tadros and Eric Tadros...
- Gyða and Kristín Anna ValtýsdóttirKristín Anna ValtýsdóttirKristín Anna Valtýsdóttir is an Icelandic vocalist and classically trained multi-instrumentalist. She is best known as a former frontperson of múm, and later on for collaborating with former husband David Portner as Avey Tare & Kría Brekkan....
, former members of MúmMúmmúm are an experimental Icelandic musical group whose music is characterized by soft vocals, electronic glitch beats and effects, and a variety of traditional and unconventional instruments.- History :... - JaniceJanice VidalJanice M. Vidal, often credited mononymously as "Janice", is an award-winning female Cantopop, Hong Kong English pop, Jazz and R&B singer based in Hong Kong. She is the twin sister of singer Jill Vidal....
and Jill VidalJill VidalJill Vidal, often referred to as Wei Si or simply as Jill, was a Hong Kong-based female urban pop singer. Vidal is of Chinese, Korean, and Filipino ethnicity with British nationality...
, singers - Chandra and Leigh Watson, members of The Watson TwinsThe Watson TwinsThe Watson Twins are an American musical group based in Los Angeles with alternative country and indie folk influences. They are identical twin sisters named Chandra and Leigh Watson....
- Andrew and David Williams, members of The Williams Brothers
- AndyAndy Williams (Doves)Andy Williams is the drummer and vocalist of Doves. He was born in Manchester, England, and he is also the twin brother of bandmate Jez...
and Jez WilliamsJez WilliamsJez Williams is the guitarist/songwriter of Doves. He was born in Manchester, England, and he is also the twin brother of bandmate Andy...
, members of DovesDovesDoves are an English alternative indie rock band, originating from Wilmslow, Cheshire. The band comprises brothers Jez Williams and Andy Williams , and Jimi Goodwin . The members started working seriously together after meeting at The Haçienda in Manchester. Doves' unofficial fourth member is... - Jamie and Vincent CavanaghVincent CavanaghVincent Cavanagh is an English singer and guitarist best known as a co-founder of British art rock band Anathema. Vincent took over as Anathema's vocalist following the departure of Darren "Daz" White from the group after the Pentecost III EP...
, members of AnathemaAnathema (band)Anathema are an English band from Liverpool primarily known for their ever evolving sound. Beginning as pioneers of the death/doom metal sub-genre, their later albums have been associated with genres such as alternative rock, progressive rock, art rock, new prog, and post-rock.-History:Anathema... - Remy Le Boeuf and Pascal Le Boeuf, jazz duo Le Boeuf Brothers
- Ryu HwayoungRyu HwayoungRyu Hwayoung is a South Korean idol singer and a member of girl group T-ara.- Biography :Hwayoung was born on 22 April 1993. Her twin sister Ryu Hyoyoung is a member of Coed School and 5dolls, with a minute's difference between them...
of T-araT-araT-ara is a South Korean girl group formed by Core Contents Media in 2009. Before their debut, there was a high level of interest in the group as they were called "Super Rookies" and had been training for three years prior to debut....
and Ryu HyoYoung of Coed SchoolCoed SchoolCoed School is a South Korean 11-member dance/pop group established by Core Contents Media in 2010, consisting of 6 male and 5 female members: Soomi, Kwangheng, Yoosung, Taewoon, Kangho, Chanmi, Noori, Hyoyoung, Hyewon, Sungmin and on December Eunkyo was added but debuted in 5Dolls sub group...
(1993-) - Kwangmin and Youngmin Jo of Boyfriend (band)Boyfriend (band)Boyfriend is a South Korean boy band under the management of Starship Entertainment. The group consists of six members: Kim Dong Hyun, Shim Hyun Seong, Lee Jeong Min, Jo Young Min, Jo Kwang Min and No Min Woo. They debuted at Korean Broadcasting System's Music Bank on May 27, 2011 with their...
(1995-)
Twins in politics
- Barbara Pierce BushBarbara Pierce BushBarbara Pierce Bush is the elder of the sororal twin daughters of the 43rd U.S. President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush, and the granddaughter of the 41st U.S. President George H. W. Bush, and his wife Barbara Bush, after whom she was named...
and Jenna Bush Hager (1981–) - AngelaAngela EagleAngela Eagle is a British Labour Party politician, who has been the Member of Parliament for Wallasey since 1992. She served as the Minister of State for Pensions and Ageing Society from June 2009 until May 2010. Eagle was elected to the Shadow Cabinet in October 2010 and was appointed by Ed...
and Maria EagleMaria EagleMaria Eagle is a British solicitor and Labour Party politician. She is the Member of Parliament for Garston and Halewood, having been the MP for Liverpool Garston from 1997 to 2010....
, British MPs and members of the Shadow Cabinet. - Jarosław (1949–) and Lech KaczyńskiLech KaczynskiLech Aleksander Kaczyński was Polish lawyer and politician who served as the President of Poland from 2005 until 2010 and as Mayor of Warsaw from 2002 until 22 December 2005. Before he became a president, he was also a member of the party Prawo i Sprawiedliwość...
(1949–2010)
Twins in reality television
- Cara and Mady (Madelyn) GosselinJon & Kate Plus 8Jon & Kate Plus 8, named Kate Plus 8 from the sixth season on, is an American reality television series airing on TLC. It is produced by Figure 8 Films about the Gosselin family, consisting of parents Jon and Kate and their eight children: fraternal twins and sextuplets...
(2000–) - Jana and John-David Duggar (1990-)
- Jedidiah and Jeremiah Duggar (1998-)
- Leigh and Leslie KenoLeigh and Leslie KenoLeigh Ronald Keno and Leslie Bernard Keno are American antiques experts, authors, and television hosts.The Kenos specialize in stoneware, early American furniture and vintage automobiles...
(1957–) - Raghu RamRaghu RamRaghu Ramalingam is the senior supervising producer at MTV India and the executive producer of the reality television shows MTV Roadies and MTV Splitsvilla-Early life and education:...
and Rajiv Laxman (1975–) - Sam and Amanda MarchantSamandaAmanda Louise Marchant and Samantha Joanne Marchant , better known as Samanda are a female duo, consisting of twin sisters who first came to fame on Big Brother UK in 2007, in which they jointly achieved second place.They released their cover of Aqua's hit song, "Barbie Girl" on 8 October 2007 and...
(1988–) - Adria Montgomery-Klein and Natalie Montgomery-CarrollAdria Montgomery-Klein and Natalie Montgomery-CarrollAdria Montgomery-Klein and Natalie Montgomery-Carroll are twin sisters who are fitness competitors, fitness trainers, professional models, and reality TV contestants...
(1974–) - Becky and Jessie O'DonohueBecky and Jessie O'DonohueRebecca Marie "Becky" O'Donohue and Jessica Elleanore "Jessie" O'Donohue are American reality TV show contestants. Becky was a semi-finalist in the fifth season of American Idol. They are identical twins....
(1980–) - Malika and Khadijah Haqq (1983-)
- Ron and Richard Harris (2005-
- Sam and Cat Wilkinson (1990-)
Twins in royal families
- Alexander HeliosAlexander HeliosAlexander Helios was a Ptolemaic prince and was the eldest son of Greek Ptolemaic queen Cleopatra VII of Egypt and Roman triumvir Mark Antony. His twin was Cleopatra Selene II. He was of Greek and Roman heritage. Cleopatra named him Alexander in honour of her Macedonian heritage, and after her...
(b. 40 BC) and Cleopatra Selene II (40 BC-6) - James II of ScotlandJames II of ScotlandJames II reigned as King of Scots from 1437 to his death.He was the son of James I, King of Scots, and Joan Beaufort...
(1430–1460) and Alexander Stewart, Duke of RothesayAlexander Stewart, Duke of RothesayAlexander Stewart, Duke of Rothesay . Duke of Rothesay is the honour taken by the heir apparent to the Scottish throne, and so it was given to this boy, the fifth child but first son of James I of Scotland and Joan Beaufort. Alexander, a twin, died in infancy, and his younger brother became James...
(1430–1430) - Princess Louise Élisabeth of FrancePrincess Louise Élisabeth of FranceLouise Élisabeth de France was the eldest daughter of King Louis XV of France and his Queen consort, Maria Leszczyńska, and the elder twin sister of Anne Henriette de France. As the daughter of the king, she was a Daughter of France...
(1727–1759) and Princess Henriette of France (1727–1752) - Philipp, Landgrave of Hesse (1896–1980) and Prince Wolfgang of HessePrince Wolfgang of HessePrince and Landgrave Wolfgang of Hesse-Kassel , was the designated Hereditary Prince of the monarchy of Finland , and as such, already called the Crown Prince of Finland officially until 14 December 1918, and also afterwards...
(1896–1989) - Prince Christoph of Hesse (1901–1943) and Richard Wilhelm Leopold (1901–1969)
- Archduchess Michaela and Archduchess Monika of Austria (1954–)
- Princess AishaPrincess Aisha bint Al FaisalPrincess Aisha bint Al Faisal of Jordan is the daughter Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein and Princess Alia, and a niece of King Abdullah II of Jordan. She is the younger sister of Princess Ayah and Prince Omar, and also twin to Princess Sara. She goes to a private school in Amman, Jordan, Amman...
and Princess Sara bint Al FaisalPrincess Sara bint Al FaisalPrincess Sara bint Al Faisal of Jordan is the daughter Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein and Princess Alia, and a niece of King Abdullah II of Jordan. She is the younger sister of Princess Ayah and Prince Omar, and also twin to Princess Aisha....
(1997–) - Prince AlexanderPrince Alexander of Yugoslavia (b. 1982)Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia, also named Alexandar Karađorđević , is a member of the House of Karađorđević....
and Prince Philip of YugoslaviaPrince Philip of YugoslaviaPrince Philip of Yugoslavia, also known as Filip Karađorđević , is a member of the House of Karađorđević....
(1982–) - Prince AymericPrince Aymeric of BelgiumPrince Aymeric of Belgium , is the third child of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire of Belgium...
and Prince Nicolas of BelgiumPrince Nicolas of BelgiumPrince Nicolas of Belgium born Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, 13 December 2005, is the second child of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire of Belgium. He is currently 14th in the line of succession to the Belgian throne....
(2005–) - Prince Dimitri of YugoslaviaPrince Dimitri of Yugoslavia (b. 1958)-External links:* * at thePeerage.com* at chivalricorders.org*...
and Prince Michael of YugoslaviaPrince Michael of Yugoslavia (b. 1958)Prince Michael Nicolas Paul George Maria of Yugoslavia, also known as Michel de Yougoslavie, is an investment executive, socialite and philanthropist. He was formerly a real estate broker...
(1958–) - Princess HelenePrince Alexander of Yugoslavia (b. 1924)- Footnotes :...
and Prince Sergius of Yugoslavia (1963–) - Jacques, duc d'OrléansJacques, duc d'OrléansPrince Jacques Jean Jaroslaw Marie d'Orléans, Fils de France, Duke of Orleans, was born on 25 June 1941 in Rabat, Morocco. He is the son of the late Henri Robert Ferdinand Marie Louis Philippe d'Orléans and Isabelle Marie de Orléans Bragança.-Family:He married Gersende Thérèse Françoise de...
and Michel, comte d'EvreuxMichel, comte d'EvreuxPrince Michel of Orléans, Fils de France, Count of Évreux is the son of the late Prince Henri, Count of Paris and Princess Isabelle of Orléans-Braganza...
(1941–) - Prince Jaime, Count of BardiPrince Jaime, Count of BardiPrince Jaime Bernardo of Bourbon-Parma, Count of Bardi, Duke of San Jaime is the second son and third child of Princess Irene of the Netherlands and late Carlos Hugo, Duke of Parma, and is member of the Royal and Ducal House of Bourbon-Parma, as well of the Dutch Royal Family. The prince is heir...
and Princess Margarita of Bourbon-Parma (1972–) - Prince JeanPrince Jean of LuxembourgPrince Jean of Luxembourg was born on 15 May 1957 at Betzdorf Castle, the second son of Jean, Grand Duke of Luxembourg and Princess Joséphine-Charlotte of Belgium. He is the twin brother of Princess Margaretha. His godparents are Prince Felix of Luxembourg and Princess Margrethe of Denmark...
and Princess Margaretha of LuxembourgPrincess Margaretha of LiechtensteinPrincess Margaretha of Liechtenstein is the fourth child and second daughter of Grand Duke Jean and Grand Duchess Josephine-Charlotte of Luxembourg...
(1957–) - LucillaLucillaAnnia Aurelia Galeria Lucilla or Lucilla was the second daughter and third child of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius and Roman Empress Faustina the Younger and an elder sister to future Roman Emperor Commodus....
(148–182), daughter of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius; twin brother Gemellus Lucillae died young - Princess Maria GabriellaPrince Pedro Henrique of Orléans-BraganzaPrince Pedro Henrique of Orléans-Braganza , was a great-grandson of the last emperor of Brazil, Pedro II, and one of two claimants to the abolished throne.-Early life in Europe:...
and Princess Maria Teresa of Orleans-Bragança (1959–) - Princess Sofia and Prince Umberto of Bulgaria (1999–), twin children of Konstantin-Assen, Prince of VidinKonstantin-Assen, Prince of VidinKonstantin-Assen, Prince of Vidin, Duke of Saxony , is the fourth son of Tsar Simeon II of Bulgaria and his wife Doña Margarita Gómez-Acebo y Cejuela. He is known also as Konstantin-Assen of Bulgaria and Konstantin-Assen of Vidin, the latter being the title of the fourth son of Bulgarian kings...
. - Princess Paulina and Prince Moritz of HessePrince Moritz of HessePrince Moritz of Hesse in Frankfurt am Main, is the son of Donatus, Hereditary Prince of Hesse, and his wife, Princess Floria, née Countess Floria of Faber-Castell...
(2007–), twin children of Donatus, Hereditary Prince of Hesse. - Prince Louis of BourbonPrince Louis of BourbonLouis of Bourbon, Duke of Burgundy is the elder son of Louis Alphonse of Bourbon, Duke of Anjou, Legitimist pretender to the throne of France...
and Prince Alphonse (2010–), twin sons of Prince Louis, Duke of Anjou. - Prince VincentPrince Vincent of DenmarkPrince Vincent Frederik Minik Alexander of Denmark, Count of Monpezat , is a member of the Danish Royal Family. He is the third child and youngest son of Crown Prince Frederik and his wife, the Australian-born Crown Princess Mary. He is also the sixth grandchild and youngest grandson of Queen...
and Princess Josephine of DenmarkPrincess Josephine of DenmarkPrincess Josephine Sophia Ivalo Mathilda of Denmark, Countess of Monpezat , is a member of the Danish Royal Family. She is the fourth and youngest child of Crown Prince Frederik and his wife, the Australian-born Crown Princess Mary, and the seventh and youngest grandchild of Queen Margrethe II of...
(born 2011) - Mohammadreza Shah Pahlavi and Princess Ashraf Pahlavi of IranIranIran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
(born 1919, the Shah died in 1980) - Sempad of Armenia (b. 12 January 1276/11 January 1277 - d. 1310 or 1311) and Isabella of Armenia (b. 12 January 1276/11 January 1277 - murdered May 1323)
- Oshin of Armenia (b. 10 January 1283/9 January 1284 - murdered 20 July 1320) and Alinakh of Armenia (b. 10 January 1283/9 January 1284] - d. 28 August 1310), Lord of LampronLampronLampron - is a castle near the town of Çamlıyayla in Mersin Province, Turkey. While part of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia in the Middle Ages, the castle was known as Lampron and was the ancestral home of the Armenian Hethumid princes...
and TarsusTarsus, MersinTarsus is a historic city in south-central Turkey, 20 km inland from the Mediterranean Sea. It is part of the Adana-Mersin Metropolitan Area, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in Turkey with a population of 2.75 million...
. - Victoire de ValoisVictoria of ValoisVictoria of Valois and her twin sister, Joan of Valois), were the last children born to King Henry II of France and his wife, Catherine de' Medici.Catherine's confinement came on June 24, 1556...
(24 June 1556 – August 1556) and Jeanne de Valois (born and died 24 June 1556), twin daughters of Henry II of FranceHenry II of FranceHenry II was King of France from 31 March 1547 until his death in 1559.-Early years:Henry was born in the royal Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, near Paris, the son of Francis I and Claude, Duchess of Brittany .His father was captured at the Battle of Pavia in 1525 by his sworn enemy,...
and Catherine de Medici
Twins in science
- Alex and Michael BronsteinAlex and Michael BronsteinAlex and Michael Bronstein are the identical twin co-authors of the book "Numerical geometry of non-rigid shapes" and co-founders of Novafora Inc. Both hold the Ph.D...
(1980–) - Mark and Scott Kelly (1964–)
- Stewart and Cyril MarcusStewart and Cyril MarcusStewart and Cyril Marcus were identical twin gynecologists who practised together in New York City. On July 19, 1975, they were found dead due to withdrawal from barbiturate addiction in their Manhattan apartment at 450 East 63rd Street....
- Lee and Dean Whitworth
Twins in sports
- Dan and Ran AltermanRan AltermanRan Alterman is an Israeli triathlete who - in association with his identical twin brother Dan - dominates the arena of Israeli triathlons. He competes on the international level since 2001.-Career highlights:* Israeli Champion 2002...
(1980–) - HamitHamit AltintopHamit Altıntop is a German-born Turkish professional footballer who plays for Real Madrid in La Liga. He is a versatile midfielder who can play either in a defending or attacking role and on both flanks. He is well known for his flair of long-shot ability, as shown when he played for Schalke 04...
and Halil AltıntopHalil AltintopHalil Altıntop is a German-born Turkish national footballer. He currently plays for Trabzonspor. He is the identical twin brother of Hamit Altıntop who plays for Real Madrid.-Career:...
(1982–) - Vasili and Aleksei Berezutski (1982–)
- ArchilArchil ArveladzeArchil Arveladze is a retired Georgian professional footballer.-Career:He has played for various sides in Europe. After a youth career with local team Iberia Tbilisi, the striker began his senior career at Georgian champion team, Dinamo Tbilisi...
and Shota ArveladzeShota ArveladzeShota Arveladze is a former Georgian professional football player and currently the manager of Kayserispor. He is Georgia’s all-time top scorer with 291 goals in his 410 league games for his clubs and 26 goals during his 61 games on the national team...
(1973–) - Alberto and Carlos ArroyoCarlos ArroyoCarlos Alberto Arroyo Bermúdez is a Puerto Rican professional basketball point guard who last played for the Boston Celtics. Arroyo is the fifth player from Puerto Rico to play in the NBA...
(1979–) - McWilliamsMcWilliams ArroyoMcWilliams Arroyo is a Puerto Rican professional boxer. He was introduced to boxing in his childhood, becoming involved at the age of 12. As an amateur, Arroyo represented Puerto Rico in numerous international events....
and McJoe ArroyoMcJoe ArroyoMcJoe Arroyo is a Puerto Rican amateur boxer best known for winning a bronze medal at the2007 World Amateur Boxing Championships as a bantamweight....
(1985–) - HerbertHerbert BaddeleyHerbert Baddeley was a British male tennis player and the younger of the Baddeley twins....
and Wilfred BaddeleyWilfred BaddeleyWilfred Baddeley was a British male tennis player and the elder of the Baddeley twins. His brother Herbert died on 20 July 1931 in Cannes, France.- Career :...
(1872–1929) - RondeRonde BarberJamael Orondé "Rondé" Barber is an American football cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was drafted in the third round of the 1997 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers...
and Tiki BarberTiki BarberAtiim Kiambu Hakeem-Ah "Tiki" Barber is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the second round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Virginia....
(1975–) - PatrickPatrick BarréPatrick Barré is a former athlete from France who competed mainly in the 100 metres.He competed for a France in the 1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow, Soviet Union, in the 4 x 100 metre relay, where he won the bronze medal with his team mates Antoine Richard, Pascal Barré and Hermann...
and Pascal BarréPascal BarréPascal Barré is a former track and field athlete from France who competed mainly in the 100/200 metres. He was a bronze medalist in the European Junior championships in 1977. He was French 200 metre champion on 3 occasions, and twice indoor 200 metre champion...
(1959–) - GuillermoGuillermo Barros SchelottoGuillermo Barros Schelotto is a former Argentine football forward.Barros Schelotto, nicknamed "Guille" or "Melli" , played 16 years of his professional career in the Argentine Primera División...
and Gustavo Barros SchelottoGustavo Barros SchelottoGustavo Barros Schelotto is a former Argentine footballer who played as a midfielder. He is the twin brother of Guillermo Barros Schelotto.-Playing career:...
(1973–) - AlecAlec BedserSir Alec Victor Bedser, CBE was a professional English cricketer. He was the chairman of selectors for the English national cricket team, and the president of Surrey County Cricket Club...
(1918–2010) and Eric BedserEric BedserEric Arthur Bedser was a cricket player for Surrey County Cricket Club. He was the elder identical twin brother of Sir Alec , widely regarded as one of England's top bowlers of the 20th century...
(1918–2006) - SergeiSergei BeloglazovSergei Alekseevich Beloglazov is one of the greatest modern wrestlers. He trained at the Armed Forces sports society in Kaliningrad in 1976-77 and at Dynamo in Kiev since 1979. He was a two-time Olympic Champion in 1980 and 1988, a six-time World Champion and a World Silver medalist...
and Anatoli Beloglazov (1956–) - LarsLars BenderLars Bender is a German footballer who plays for the German Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen. He is the twin brother of Sven Bender, who plays for Borussia Dortmund....
and Sven BenderSven BenderSven Bender is a German footballer who plays for the German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund. He is the twin brother of Lars Bender, who plays for Bayer Leverkusen....
(1989–) - MikhailMikhail BeschastnykhMikhail Yevgenyevich Beschastnykh is a retired Russian professional footballer. He made his debut in the Russian Premier League in 1995 for FC Lokomotiv Nizhny Novgorod....
and Vladimir BeschastnykhVladimir BeschastnykhVladimir Yevgenyevich Beschastnykh is a retired association footballer who played forward...
(1974–) - Alex BlackwellAlex BlackwellRobert Alexander Blackwell is a retired American professional basketball player, who had a brief stint with the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA...
and Kate BlackwellKate BlackwellKathryn Anne Blackwell in Wagga Wagga, but raised in Yenda, a small rural town outside of Griffith, NSW. She and her identical twin sister Alex Blackwell were part of the Australian national team that won the 2005 Women's Cricket World Cup in South Africa...
(1983–) - FrankFrank de BoerFranciscus "Frank" de Boer is a Dutch former professional footballer, and the younger twin brother of Ronald de Boer. Since 6 December 2010 he is the Manager of AFC Ajax.-Club career:...
and Ronald de BoerRonald de BoerRonaldus "Ronald" de Boer is a former Dutch football midfielder who has played for the Dutch national team as well as a host of professional clubs in Europe. He is the older twin brother of Frank de Boer.-Club career:...
(1970–) - KévinKevin BorléeKevin Borlée is a Belgian sprinter, who specializes in the 400 metres. He was a semi-finalist at both the 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2009 World Championships, and is the current European Champion on this distance....
and Jonathan Borlée (1988–) - TomTom BrandsTom Brands is the head wrestling coach at the University of Iowa. He won a gold medal in the 1996 Summer Olympics....
and Terry BrandsTerry BrandsTerry Brands is an American Olympic wrestler who won a bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics. While wrestling at the University of Iowa, Brands won NCAA titles in 1990 and 1992, both at 126 pounds. He was a two-time world freestyle champion at 58 kg, winning titles in 1993 and 1995...
(1968–) - Bob and Mike BryanBob and Mike BryanTwin brothers Robert Charles Bryan and Michael Carl Bryan are American professional tennis double players. They have been the World No. 1 doubles player for over 270 weeks and have finished the ATP year-end number 1 doubles team a record 7 times...
, BobBob BryanRobert Charles "Bob" Bryan is an American male professional tennis player. With his twin brother Mike, he has spent over 200 weeks as a World No. 1 doubles player. He has won eighteen Grand Slam titles, 11 in men's doubles and seven in mixed doubles. He turned professional in 1998...
and Mike BryanMike BryanMichael Carl "Mike" Bryan is an American professional tennis player. He stands tall, weighs 192 lbs and plays right-handed. He turned professional in 1998. With his twin brother Bob, he has been World No...
(1978–) - JoshJosh BullocksJosh Bullocks is the best football player to ever walk this earth.Josh Bullocks is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nebraska.Bullocks has also been a member...
and Daniel BullocksDaniel BullocksDaniel Bullocks is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nebraska....
(1983–) - HeatherHeather BurgeHeather Marie Quella is a former professional basketball player and is the twin sister of Heidi Horton.-Growing up:...
and Heidi BurgeHeidi BurgeHeidi Ann Horton is a former professional basketball player and is the twin sister of Heather Quella.-Growing up:...
(1971–) - Jim and Finlay CalderFinlay CalderFinlay Calder is a Scottish former rugby union player.Born in Haddington, East Lothian and educated at Stewart's Melville College, Calder played at open side flanker and won 34 caps representing Scotland from 1986-91. He captained the British Lions tour to Australia in 1989...
(1957–) - José Maria and Juan Miguel "Juanmi" CallejónJuanmi CallejónJuan Miguel 'Juanmi' Callejón Bueno is a Spanish footballer who plays for Hércules CF as a midfielder.His twin brother, José María, is also a footballer, and both were Real Madrid graduates.-Football career:...
(1987-) - JoseJosé CansecoJosé Canseco Capas, Jr. is a Cuban-American professional baseball manager, outfielder, and designated hitter for the Yuma Scorpions of the North American League and former Major League Baseball player. He is the identical twin brother of former major league player and current teammate Ozzie Canseco...
and Ozzie CansecoOzzie CansecoOsvaldo "Ozzie" Canseco Capas is a former Major League Baseball player and the identical twin brother of former Major League Baseball player José Canseco....
(1964–) - DionísioDionísio CastroDionísio Silva Castro is a former long-distance runner from Portugal, best known for setting the world record in the 20,000 metres on 31 March 1990, when he clocked 57:18.4 in La Flèche...
and Domingos CastroDomingos CastroDomingos Silva Castro is a former long-distance runner from Portugal, who was one of the leading athletes in the longer events during the late 1980s, early 1990s. He won the silver medal in the 5,000 metres at the 1987 World Championships...
(1963–) - Pierre and Pablo CaesarCaesar TwinsThe Caesar Twins are a theatrical-gymnastics team made up of Pierre Caesar and Pablo Caesar. Their abilities and show have been compared with the high level of Cirque Du Soleil performances.-Early life:...
(1980–) - AdamAdam ChambersAdam Craig Chambers is a professional footballer with Walsall. His previous clubs include West Bromwich Albion, Sheffield Wednesday, Kidderminster Harriers and Leyton Orient.-Playing career:...
and James Chambers (1980–) - DavidDavid ChanglengDavid Changleng is a Scottish rugby union referee. He is the identical twin brother of fellow referee Malcolm Changleng.Changleng began his rugby career as a player with Gala RFC, playing at fly-half in a team that included Gregor Townsend and Chris Paterson. Early in his playing career, he also...
and Malcolm ChanglengMalcolm ChanglengMalcolm Changleng is a Scottish former professional rugby union referee. He is the identical twin brother of fellow referee David Changleng....
(1970–) - GiulioGiulio CiottiGiulio Ciotti is an Italian high jumper. He is the twin brother of Nicola Ciotti.-Career:He won the silver medal from the 2001 Mediterranean Games, finished seventh at the 2006 World Indoor Championships and tenth at the 2006 European Championships...
and Nicola CiottiNicola CiottiNicola Ciotti is an Italian high jumper. He is the twin brother of Giulio Ciotti.He finished fifth at the 2005 World Championships and sixth at the 2006 European Championships...
(1976–) - JarronJarron CollinsJarron Collins is an American professional basketball player.-High school career:Collins and his twin brother Jason graduated from Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles, California...
and Jason CollinsJason CollinsJason Paul Collins is an American professional basketball player, who most recently played for the Atlanta Hawks. He graduated from Harvard-Westlake School, where his backup was actor Jason Segel...
(1978–) - FelipeFelipe ContepomiFelipe Contepomi is an Argentine rugby union footballer. A fly-half and centre, he currently plays for Stade Francais of the French Top 14; he made his debut for the club in November 2009 after recovering from a torn ACL suffered in a 2008–09 Heineken Cup match with his previous club, Magners...
and Manuel ContepomiManuel ContepomiManuel Contepomi is an Argentine rugby union footballer. He currently plays for Newman in the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires competition. He has also made numerous appearances for the Argentina national team...
(1977–) - AlissaAlissa CzisnyAlissa Czisny is an American figure skater. She is the 2010–2011 Grand Prix Final champion, two-time U.S. national champion, the 2007 U.S...
and Amber Czisny (1987–) - PhilippPhilipp DegenPhilipp Degen is a Swiss footballer. Degen is usually a right back but can also play at left back or on the right wing...
and David DegenDavid DegenDavid Degen is a Swiss footballer currently playing for BSC Young Boys, mostly as a right midfielder, in the Swiss Super League. He is half Dutch as his mother is from the Netherlands...
(1983–) - JorgeJorge Dely ValdésJorge Luis Dely Valdés is a Panamanian football player. He is a twin brother of Julio Dely Valdés and younger brother of Armando Dely Valdés....
and Julio Dely ValdésJulio Dely ValdesJulio César Dely Valdés is a retired Panamanian association football player. He is a twin brother of Jorge Dely Valdés and younger brother of Armando Dely Valdés...
(1967–) - ChristophChristoph DieckmannChristoph Dieckmann is a male beach volleyball player from Germany. He claimed the gold medal at the 2006 European Championships in The Hague, Netherlands, partnering Julius Brink. He competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece...
and Markus DieckmannMarkus DieckmannMarkus Dieckmann is a retired professional beach volleyball player from Germany, who represented his native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. There he ended up in ninth place in the overall-rankings....
(1976–) - LukášLukáš DošekLukáš Došek is a Czech footballer He is the twin brother of Tomáš Došek. He joined FC Thun on 5 July 2006.-External links:...
and Tomáš DošekTomáš DošekTomáš Došek is a Czech football player who currently plays for FC Zbrojovka Brno. His twin brother Lukáš plays for FC Thun in the Swiss Super League...
(1978–) - JeroenJeroen DrostJeroen Drost is a Dutch footballer, who plays as a left back for Eredivisie side Vitesse. He has been compared favourably to ex-Scotland B internationalist Jack Ross.- Club career :...
and Henrico DrostHenrico DrostHenrico Drost is a Dutch footballer. He plays at centre back for RKC Waalwijk in the Eerste Divisie.Born in Kampen, Drost started his career in 2005 with SC Heerenveen, but he never got a serious chance to be a leading part in the team...
(1987–) - JamesJimmy Dunn (soccer)James “Jimmy” or “Ebbie” Dunn was a U.S. soccer forward. He spent nine seasons with Ben Millers in the St. Louis Soccer League and was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 1974.-Biography:Dunn began his career with Christian Brothers College of the St...
and Jason DunnJason Dunn (soccer)Jason Dunn is a retired American soccer forward. He was the 1994 American Professional Soccer League and the 1996-1997 National Professional Soccer League Rookies of the Year. He also earned three caps with the U.S. national team in 1994...
(1973–) - ToddTodd DusoskyTodd Dusosky is a retired American soccer forward who spent most of his career with indoor teams. He also played a handful of seasons in the USL A-League.-Soccer:...
and Troy DusoskyTroy DusoskyTroy Dusosky is an American soccer defender who currently plays for the Milwaukee Wave of the Major Indoor Soccer League. Over his career, he has played primarily indoor soccer with a handful of seasons in the USL A-League. He also briefly worked as a professional wrestler.-Soccer:Dusosky...
(1976–) - AlexanderAlexander EfimkinAlexander Alexandrovich Efimkin is a Russian professional road bicycle racer for UCI Professional Continental team . His twin brother is Vladimir Efimkin. Alexander Efimkin burst on to the professional cycling scene in 2005 with a 2nd place overall at the Settimana Ciclistica Lombarda, a highly...
and Vladimir EfimkinVladimir EfimkinVladimir Alexandrovich Efimkin is a Russian professional road bicycle racer, who as of 2011 rides along his twin brother Alexander Efimkin on...
, (1981–) - MarkMark Evans (rower)Mark Evans is a Canadian rower.Evans was a member of the Canadian men's eights team that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, USA. His twin brother Michael was on the same winning team.-References:*...
and Michael EvansMichael Evans (rower)Michael Evans is a Canadian rower.He was a member of the Canadian men's eights team that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. His twin brother Mark was on the same winning team...
(1957–) - CarolineCaroline Evers-SwindellCaroline Meyer formerly known as Caroline Evers-Swindell is a former New Zealand rower. She is 179 cm tall and 80kg. She competed in the double sculls with her identical twin sister Georgina Earl...
and Georgina Evers-SwindellGeorgina Evers-SwindellGeorgina Earl, formerly known as Georgina Evers-Swindell is a former New Zealand rower. She competed in the double sculls with her identical twin sister Caroline Meyer, and is a double Olympic gold medalist, having won at Athens in 2004 and Beijing in 2008...
(1978–) - AnthonyAnthony FaingaaAnthony Fainga'a started his professional rugby career alongside his twin brother Saia Fainga'a at the Brumbies in Canberra, after growing up in nearby Queanbeyan.-Career:...
and Saia FaingaaSaia FaingaaSaia Fainga'a is an Australian rugby union player.-Career:Faing'aa was born in Queanbeyan, New South Wales. He played at hooker for Australia's most successful Super 14 side – Brumbies — replacing Jeremy Paul who retired in 2007. Since making his debut for the Brumbies in 2004 against the...
(1987–) - StephenSteven FebeySteven Febey in Devonport is a former Australian rules football player for the Melbourne Football Club. He is the twin brother of Matthew Febey who he played beside for most of his career....
and Matthew FebeyMatthew FebeyMatthew Febey is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne in the Australian Football League during the 1990s....
(1969–) - PeterPeter FerraroPeter Joseph Ferraro is a former NHL hockey player who, along with his twin brother Chris became the second set of identical twins to play on the same NHL team, in the 1995–1996 NHL hockey season...
and Chris FerraroChris FerraroChris Ferraro is an American retired ice hockey player who formerly played in the National Hockey League. Along with his twin brother, Peter, became the second set of identical twins to play on the same NHL team: the New York Rangers in the 1995–96 season.-Playing career:Chris Ferraro was the...
(1973–) - AntonioAntonio FilippiniAntonio Filippini is a retired Italian footballer who mainly played as a defensive midfielder.During his extensive professional career, he played in several teams with his twin brother, Emanuele.-Football career:...
and Emanuele FilippiniEmanuele FilippiniEmanuele Filippini is a retired Italian footballer.A defensive midfielder, he enjoyed an extensive professional career playing in several teams with his twin brother, Antonio.-Football career:...
(1973–) - MiguelMiguel FlañoMiguel Flaño Bezunartea is a Spanish footballer who plays for CA Osasuna as a central defender.A Spain under-23 international, his twin brother Javier is also a professional footballer, and both were brought up at local Osasuna.-Football career:A product of hometown CA Osasuna's youth ranks, Flaño...
and Javier FlañoJavier FlañoJavier 'Javi' Flaño Bezunartea is a Spanish footballer who plays for Elche CF as a defender.Mainly a right defender who can also play in the centre, his twin brother Miguel is also a professional footballer, and both were groomed at local outfit CA Osasuna.-Football career:A product of hometown CA...
(1984–) - Daryl and Cheryl FordCheryl FordCheryl Ford is a professional basketball player in the WNBA.-Personal information:Cheryl Ford is the daughter of Bonita Ford and former NBA player Karl Malone.-High school:...
(1981–) - JörgJörg FreimuthJörg Freimuth is a retired East German high jumper.He won the bronze medal for East Germany in the 1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow, Soviet Union with a jump of 2.31 metres. He retired in 1982 and started working as an electrician.Jörg is the twin brother of decathlete Uwe Freimuth.-References:...
and Uwe FreimuthUwe FreimuthUwe Freimuth is a retired decathlete from East Germany, who finished in eighth place with 7860 points at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. He is still the No. 8 in the world ranking list of all times. His personal best is 8 792 Points...
(1961–) - Ron FutcherRon FutcherRonald Futcher is a former professional soccer centre-forward. He was the fourth highest career scorer of the North American Soccer League, and made over 400 appearances in total for nine different Football League clubs....
and Paul FutcherPaul FutcherPaul Futcher is a former professional footballer who had a distinguished career as defender in the English football league, for England under 21s and as manager of several non-league clubs. Futcher is also the father of fellow footballer Ben Futcher.-Playing career:Futcher was the defensive half...
(1956–) - Brie and Nikki BellaThe Bella TwinsBrianna Monique Garcia and Stephanie Nicole Garcia are American twin professional wrestlers. The twins are a professional wrestling tag team under the ring names Brie Bella and Nikki Bella, collectively referred to as The Bella Twins, and work for WWE on the Raw brand.Before being promoted to the...
(1983–) - KaokorKaokor GalaxyNirote Saenkham in Petchaboon, Thailand, is the twin brother of boxing star Khaosai Galaxy and twice world champion in his own right.Like his brother, Nirote Saenkham started his career in the sport of kickboxing and later switched to orthodox boxing...
and Khaosai GalaxyKhaosai GalaxyKhaosai Galaxy is a former professional Thai super flyweight boxer and Muaythai kickboxer. Khaosai defended his WBA world title 19 times in seven years , winning 16 of his title fights by knockouts. A member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame he is widely considered as one of the greatest...
(1959–) - ChrisChris GowansChris Gowans is an Australian rules football player who plays for Central District in the South Australian National Football League....
and James GowansJames Gowans (Australian footballer)James Gowans is an Australian rules footballer who played for St Kilda in the Australian Football League .Recruited from Werribee, Gowans only made four appearances with the St Kilda senior side, mostly as a half forward flanker....
(1977–) - JoeyJoey GrahamJoseph "Joey" Graham is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers.-College career:Graham played at Central Florida from 2000 to 2002, and at Oklahoma State from 2003 to 2005...
and Stephen Graham (1982–) - Horace and Harvey GrantHarvey GrantHarvey Grant is a retired American National Basketball Association basketball player. He is the identical twin brother of Horace Grant, also a former NBA player...
(1965–) - Michael and Marcus GriffinMarcus GriffinMarcus Kevin Griffin was born on January 4, 1985 in Austin, Texas. Griffin entered the 2008 NFL Draft, however he went unselected. Griffin was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Minnesota Vikings on April 28, 2008. Griffin was subsequently waived on June 30, 2008...
(1985–) - AdamAdam GriffithsAdam Griffiths is an Australian professional football player who currently plays for Hangzhou Greentown.-Club career:...
and Joel GriffithsJoel GriffithsJoel Griffiths is an Australian football player who currently plays for Beijing Guoan.-Club career:He played for Sydney United, Parramatta Power and Newcastle United in the now defunct National Soccer League...
(1979–) - TimTim GulliksonTimothy Ernest "Tim" Gullikson was a tennis player and coach who was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin in the United States.In 1977, he won three tour singles titles and was named the ATP's Newcomer of the Year...
(1951–1996) and Tom GulliksonTom GulliksonTom Gullikson is a tennis coach and former professional tennis player from the United States.-Career:...
(1951–) - ArnarArnar GunnlaugssonArnar Bergmann Gunnlaugsson is an Icelandic professional footballer playing for Fram Reykjavik. His position is forward. His twin brother is Bjarki Gunnlaugsson.-Club career:...
and Bjarki GunnlaugssonBjarki GunnlaugssonBjarki Bergmann Gunnlaugsson is an Icelandic professional footballer who currently plays for FH-Club career:After a period in English football at Preston North End FC, Bjarki joined up with his brother Arnar and they played together at KR Reykjavík when they came back home, played with the team...
(1973–) - PaulPaul HammPaul Elbert Hamm is an American artistic gymnast. He is a World Champion gymnast and three-time Olympic medalist. He won the all-around competition at the 2004 Olympic Games.-Career:...
and Morgan HammMorgan HammMorgan Carl Hamm is an American artistic gymnast. He represented the United States at the 2000 Summer Olympics and at the 2004 Summer Olympics. At the 2004 Olympics, he won the silver medal in the team competition. He was a member of the silver-medal winning team at the 2003 World Artistic...
(1982–) - JoanJoan HansenJoan Elizabeth Hansen is a retired long-distance runner from the United States, who represented her native country in the women's 3,000 metres at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, finishing in eighth place.-References:...
and Joy Hansen (1958–) - Harris Brothers (1961–)
- Katrine Lunde Haraldsen and Kristine Lunde-Borgersen (1980–)
- AlvinAlvin HarrisonAlvin Harrison is an American athlete. He won a gold medal in the 4 x 400 metres relay at both the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics and a silver medal in the 400 metres at the 2000 Summer Olympics. He is the twin brother of fellow Olympic medalist Calvin Harrison...
and Calvin HarrisonCalvin HarrisonCalvin Harrison is an American athlete. He won a gold medal in the Men's 4 x 400 metres relay at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. He is the twin brother of fellow Olympic medalist Alvin Harrison...
(1974–) - HossamHossam HassanHossam Hassan Hussein is a retired Egyptian footballer who played as a striker, and a current coach.A prolific goalscorer, he amassed well over 150 caps for Egypt, netting more than 50 times...
and Ibrahim HassanIbrahim HassanIbrahim Hassan ; born 10 August 1966 in Cairo) is a retired Egyptian footballer.A right defender, he amassed well over 100 caps for Egypt. His twin brother, Hossam, also played professional football, and they shared clubs for most of their extensive careers....
(1966–) - EarlEarl HebnerEarl William Hebner is a professional wrestling referee currently working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, and the twin brother of Dave Hebner...
and Dave HebnerDave HebnerDave Hebner is an American professional wrestling authority figure, promoter, road agent and referee.-Career:Hebner debuted as a professional wrestling referee in the late 1970s in the Richmond, Virginia area...
(1949–) - Richard Hills and Michael Hills (1963–)
- DavidDavid HoldsworthDavid Gary Holdsworth is an English former footballer who is the current manager of Lincoln City.-Playing career:He played as a centre back for Watford, Sheffield United, Birmingham City, Walsall, Bolton Wanderers, Scarborough and Gretna, and was capped once for England at Under-21 level...
and Dean HoldsworthDean HoldsworthDean Christopher Holdsworth is an English former professional football player, now manager. As a striker he scored 193 goals in 610 league games over a 22 year career. Despite playing for 16 clubs in 19 spells the majority of his goals and appearances came at Brentford, Wimbledon, and Bolton...
(1968–) - Matt HughesMatt Hughes (fighter)Matthew Allen Hughes is an American mixed martial artist, UFC Hall of Famer, and former two-time UFC Welterweight Champion. Hughes put together two separate six-fight winning streaks in the UFC, won the welterweight title on two occasions, defended the belt a record seven times, and holds the...
and Mark HughesMark Hughes (fighter)Mark R. Hughes is an American former mixed martial artist. He now is heard to work at Itchen College. He trained with the Miletich Fighting Systems along with his twin brother and former UFC Welterweight Champion, Matt Hughes....
(1973–) - DavidDavid Jackson (footballer)David Jackson is a former footballer whose career mirrored his twin brother Peter's. He was an inside forward. The pair played at Wrexham and Bradford City where their father Peter Jackson was manager.-Career:...
(1937–) and Peter JacksonPeter Jackson (footballer born 1937)Peter Jackson was an English footballer whose career mirrored that of his twin brother David. Peter Jackson was a half back who started his career with his brother at Wrexham, where their father Peter senior was manager. The trio later teamed up at Bradford City, where the two brothers played a...
(1937–1991) - SarahSarah JosephsonSarah Gay Josephson is an American competitor in synchronized swimming and Olympic champion.She won gold medal in Duet with her twin sister Karen Josephson at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, and received a silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.Josephson now runs a video...
and Karen JosephsonKaren JosephsonKaren Josephson is an American competitor in synchronized swimming and Olympic champion.She won gold medal in Duet with Sarah Josephson at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, and received a silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.- References :*...
(1964–) - JennyJenny KallurJenny Margareta Kallur is a former Swedish track and field athlete who competed in hurdling and sprinting events. Her twin sister Susanna Kallur, whom she is four minutes older than, is also a 100 m hurdler...
and Susanna KallurSusanna KallurSusanna Elisabeth Kallur is a Swedish athlete competing mainly in sprint hurdles. She has won several international medals, including the gold medal in the 100 m hurdles at the 2006 European Athletics Championships...
(1981–) - RenéRené van de KerkhofReinier "René" Lambertus van de Kerkhof is a former Dutch football player, who played for FC Twente and PSV Eindhoven....
and Willy van de KerkhofWilly van de KerkhofWilhelmus "Willy" Antonius van de Kerkhof is a former Dutch footballer.van de Kerkhof and his twin brother René were squad members of the Dutch national team that made the World Cup final in 1974 and became key players in the team that made the 1978 final...
(1951–) - GözdeGözde KırdarGözde Kırdar Sonsırma is a Turkish female volleyball player. She is and plays as outside hitter. She currently plays for VakıfBank Güneş Sigorta Türk Telekom and wears number 2. She is regular national team player....
and Özge KırdarÖzge KırdarÖzge Kırdar Çemberci is a Turkish female volleyball player. She is and plays as setter. She currently plays for VakıfBank Güneş Sigorta Türk Telekom and wears number 9. She is regular national team player...
(1985–) - DanielaDaniela KlemenschitsDaniela Klemenschits was an Austrian doubles tennis player.She was born in Vienna. Klemenschits played doubles with her twin sister Sandra on the WTA Tour and the ITF women's circuit until 2006...
and Sandra KlemenschitsSandra KlemenschitsSandra Klemenschits is an Austrian tennis player. She has won around 25 doubles titles on the ITF Circuit as of May 2009, most of them with her twin Daniela although they never reached a WTA doubles final.-Personal life:...
(1982–) - MichaelMichael KolMichael Kol is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League during the 1980s....
and Nigel KolNigel KolNigel Kol is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong and Melbourne in the Victorian Football League ....
(1962–) - ErwinErwin KremersErwin Kremers is a former German footballer who played as a striker. His twin brother, Helmut Kremers, also played as a German international with the two brothers playing with each other regularly...
and Helmut KremersHelmut KremersHelmut Kremers is a former German football player. His twin brother, Erwin Kremers, also played as a German international with the two brothers playing with each other regularly...
(1949–) - Tai and Tasesa LaveaTasesa LaveaTasesa James Lavea is a New Zealand rugby union footballer of Samoan descent and heritage, who currently plays for English club Sale Sharks.-Career:...
(1980–) - DarjušDarjuš LavrinovicDarjuš Lavrinovič Darjuš Lavrinovič Darjuš Lavrinovič (alternate spelling: Darius Lavrinovič; ; Russian Cyrillic: Дарюс Лавринович ; born November 1, 1979 in Vilnius, Lithuania, is a Polish-Lithuanian professional basketball player. His twin brother Kšyštof is also a professional basketball...
and Kšyštof LavrinovičKšyštof LavrinovicKšyštof Lavrinovič Kšyštof Lavrinovič Kšyštof Lavrinovič (born November 1, 1979 in Vilnius, Lithuania, is a Polish-Lithuanian professional basketball player. He plays at the power forward and center positions. He is 2.10 m (6' 10¾") in height...
(1979–) - NathanNathan LonieNathan Lonie is a former Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League.The identical twin brother of Collingwood player Ryan Lonie, the two Lonies not only share identical looks but share very similar footballing characteristics - possessing long kicking abilities and playing a...
and Ryan LonieRyan LonieRyan Lonie is a former Collingwood footballer in the Australian Football League. Lonie is a hard-running back flanker who over the duration of his seven years at the club threatened to become a game-breaking wingman, however he did not make the transition.-Early career :Lonie starred as a junior...
(1983–) - BrookBrook LopezBrook Lopez is a 7'0" American basketball center who plays for the New Jersey Nets of the NBA. He is the twin brother of fellow basketball player Robin Lopez...
and Robin LopezRobin LopezRobin Byron Lopez is an American professional basketball player. On June 26, 2008 he was drafted by the NBA's Phoenix Suns as the 15th overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft...
(1988–) - AlistairAlistair LordAlistair Lord is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Geelong during the late 1950s to the mid 1960s.Lord played as a centreman and debuted in 1959. He won the Brownlow Medal in 1962 comfortably as well as the Carji Greeves Medal, averaging 30 disposals a game for the year...
and Stewart LordStewart LordStewart Lord is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the VFL during the early 1960s. He is the twin brother of Brownlow Medal winning teammate Alistair Lord....
(1940–) - HenrikHenrik LundqvistHenrik Lundqvist is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League . He was nominated for the Vezina Trophy in his first three seasons in the NHL, finishing third all three times, and is the only goaltender in NHL history to record 30 wins in...
and Joel LundqvistJoel LundqvistJoel Lundqvist is a Swedish professional ice hockey centre, currently playing for Frölunda HC of Elitserien. He serves as the team's captain.-Early life:...
(1982–) - PhilPhil MahrePhilip Mahre is a former champion alpine ski racer, widely regarded as one of the greatest American skiers of all time...
and Steve MahreSteve MahreSteven Mahre is a former alpine ski racer and younger twin brother of ski racer Phil Mahre....
(1957–) - HamishHamish MarshallHamish John Hamilton Marshall is a New Zealand cricketer. He is the identical twin brother of James Marshall. Hamish and James became the second pair of twins to play Test cricket, and are the first identical pair.Marshall, a middle-order batsman, made his Test debut against South Africa in...
and James MarshallJames Marshall (cricketer)James Andrew Hamilton Marshall is a New Zealand cricketer. He is the identical twin brother of Hamish Marshall.The versatile James Marshall can play as both opener and middle-order batsman...
(1979–) - DevinDevin McCourty-2010 season:McCourty was drafted by the New England Patriots in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He signed a five-year contract on July 28, 2010. Following a preseason injury to veteran Leigh Bodden, McCourty began his rookie season as a starter at cornerback...
and Jason McCourtyJason McCourtyJason McCourty is an American football cornerback for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was drafted in the 6th round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Rutgers.-College career:...
(1987-) - DevonDevon McDonaldDevon Linton McDonald is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for three seasons for the Indianapolis Colts and one season for the Arizona Cardinals...
and Ricardo McDonaldRicardo McDonaldRicardo McDonald is a former linebacker in the National Football League that played for the Cincinnati Bengals and the Chicago Bears. He played college football for the University of Pittsburgh....
(1969–) - Eissa MeerEissa MeerNour Eissa Meer Abdulrahman , is a retired Emiratifootballer who played as a right back for the UAE national football team and Sharjah FC. He played in the 1990 FIFA World Cup along with his twin brother Ibrahim.-References:Eissa Meer...
and Ibrahim MeerIbrahim MeerNair Ibrahim Meer Abdulrahman is a retired UAE football player who played as a left back for the UAE national football team and Sharjah FC. He played in the 1990 FIFA World Cup along with his twin brother Eissa.-References:...
(1967–) - CocoCoco Miller-External links:**...
and Kelly MillerKelly Miller (basketball player)-External links:***...
(1978–) - Colin and Keith MorganKeith Morgan (judoka)Keith Morgan is a male judoka from Canada, who won three medals at three different Pan American Games during his career....
(1973–) - Kazuyuki and Kōji Morisaki (1981–)
- BrettBrett MorrisBrett Morris is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the St. George Illawarra Dragons of the National Rugby League. An Australian international and New South Wales State of Origin representative winger, he is the son of St...
and Josh MorrisJosh MorrisJosh Morris is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the National Rugby League competition. A New South Wales State of Origin representative backline player, Josh is the twin brother of Brett Morris who plays first grade for his previous club...
(1987–) - MarkieffMarkieff MorrisMarkieff Morris is an American basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball at Kansas.-Early years:...
and Marcus MorrisMarcus Morris (basketball)Marcus "Mook" Morris is an American basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball at Kansas.-Early years:...
(1989–) - IsabelleIsabelle Mouthon-MichellysIsabelle Mouthon-Michellys is an athlete from France, who competes in triathlon.Mouthon competed at the first Olympic triathlon at the 2000 Summer Olympics. She took seventh place with a total time of 2:02:53.41...
and Béatrice MouthonBeatrice MouthonBéatrice Mouthon is an athlete from France, who competes in triathlon.Mouthon competed at the first Olympic triathlon at the 2000 Summer Olympics. She took thirty-fifth place with a total time of 2:11:08.08...
(1966–) - MildredMildred MuisMildred Muis is a former medley and freestyle swimmer from The Netherlands, who competed in two consequentive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1988. There she won the silver medal with the Dutch women's 4×100 m freestyle relay team, behind East Germany...
and Marianne MuisMarianne MuisMarianne Muis is a former medley and freestyle swimmer from The Netherlands, who competed in three consequentive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1988. There she won the silver medal with the Dutch women's 4×100 m freestyle relay team, behind East Germany...
(1968–) - AkonaAkona NdunganeAkona Zilindlovu Ndungane is a South African rugby union footballer. His usual position is on the wing, though he can play in the centres. He plays for the Bulls in the international Super 14 competition as well as the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup...
and Odwa NdunganeOdwa NdunganeOdwa Ndungane is a rugby union player for the Sharks in the Super Rugby competition. He plays on the wing....
(1981–) - Phil Neville and Tracey NevilleTracey NevilleTracey Anne Neville is one of England's most capped netball players, playing for her country 74 times before an injury forced her out of the game in 2008. She currently plays for Leeds Met Carnegie in the British Netball Superleague, after being out injured for two years...
(1977–) - Antônio Rodrigo NogueiraAntonio Rodrigo NogueiraAntônio Rodrigo Nogueira is a Brazilian mixed martial artist known for his technical mastery of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He competes in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he is a former UFCInterim Heavyweight Champion...
and Antônio Rogério NogueiraAntonio Rogerio NogueiraAntônio Rogério Nogueira is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist currently signed with the UFC. He is the twin brother of Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira. A proficient amateur boxer, he was the 2006 and 2007 Brazilian Super Heavyweight Champion. He also won a bronze medal in the 2007 Pan...
(1976–) - DennisDennis de NooijerDennis de Nooijer is a retired football striker from the Netherlands, who played for Sparta Rotterdam , SC Heerenveen , NEC Nijmegen and FC Dordrecht...
and Gérard de NooijerGérard de NooijerGérard de Nooijer is a retired football defender from the Netherlands, who played for Sparta Rotterdam , SC Heerenveen , Feyenoord Rotterdam and FC Dordrecht...
(1969–) - AmandaAmanda NylanderAmanda Nylander is a Swedish figure skater and currently resides in Älta. Her coach is Marie Olsson. Her twin sister Isabelle Nylander is also a figure skater.-Results:* J = Junior level-External links:...
and Isabelle NylanderIsabelle NylanderIsabelle Nylander is a Swedish figure skater and currently resides in Älta. Her coach is Marie Olsson. Her twin sister is Amanda Nylander, who is also a figure skater.-Results:-External links:...
(1990–) - EmiliaEmilia NyströmEmilia Nyström is a professional Finnish beach volleyball player together with her twin sister, Erika. They were both born on 13 September 1983 and Emilia is the last born. Emilia stands 1.77 m tall and weighs 53 kg. They are both from Muurame, Finland....
and Erika NyströmErika NyströmErika Nyström is a professional Finnish beach volleyball player together with her twin sister, Emilia. They were both born on 13 September 1983 and Erika is the first born of the identical twins. Erika stands 1.79 m tall and weighs 68 kg . They are both from Muurame, Finland.-External links:* *...
(1983–) - KenjiKenji Ogiwarais a former Japanese Nordic combined skier who won several medals at the Winter Olympics, the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, and the Holmenkollen ski festival....
and Tsugiharu OgiwaraTsugiharu Ogiwarais a Japanese nordic combined skier who competed from 1994 to 1998. He won the 4 x 5 km team event at the 1995 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Thunder Bay, Ontario....
(1969–) - AmandaAmanda OliveiraCatherine Amanda Badocco Helene de Oliveira is a female water polo player from Brazil, who finished in fourth place with the Brazil women's national water polo team at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil....
and Tess OliveiraTess OliveiraTess Flore Badocco Helene de Oliveira is a female water polo goalkeeper from Brazil, who won the bronze medal with the Brazil women's national water polo team at the 2003 Pan American Games....
(1987–) - HiromiHiromi OminamiHiromi Ominami is a Japanese long-distance runner. Her twin sister is Takami Ominami, also a world class marathon runner with a personal best of 2:23:43.-Achievements:...
and Takami OminamiTakami OminamiTakami Ominami is an long-distance runner from Japan, whose main event is the marathon. She won the 2002 edition of the Rotterdam Marathon, clocking a personal best of 2:23:43...
(1975–) - Janet and Ann OsgerbyAnn OsgerbyAnn Osgerby is a retired butterfly swimmer from the United Kingdom, who represented her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1980....
(1963–) - JavierJavier OtxoaJavier Otxoa Palacios is a Spanish cyclist, formerly of the Kelme cycling team. His name is sometimes spelled Javier Ochoa in media reports....
(1974–) and Ricardo Otxoa Palacios (1974–2001) - FlávioFlávio PaixãoFlávio Emanuel Lopes Paixão is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Tractor Sazi F.C. in the Iran Pro League, as a forward.His twin brother Marco is also a footballer, Flávio being the younger by five minutes....
and Marco PaixãoMarco PaixãoMarco Filipe Lopes Paixão is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward.His twin brother Flávio is also a footballer, Marco being the older by five minutes.-Early career:...
(1984–) - AshleyAshley ParisAshley Paris is a WNBA player for the Atlanta Dream. She is the twin sister of Courtney Paris, who plays for the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA. She has been nationally recognized for her basketball achievements at the University of Oklahoma...
and Courtney ParisCourtney ParisCourtney Paris most recently played for the Atlanta Dream of the WNBA, she was the senior starting center for the University of Oklahoma women's basketball team. Her twin sister, player Ashley Paris, was also a Sooner.-Early life:In addition to being a twin, Paris has four brothers: Wayne, David,...
(1987–) - Maksym (1988–2008) and Pavlo Pashayev (1988–)
- MikeMike PletchMike Pletch is a Canadian rugby union player, who plays for the Canada national rugby team. He plays as a hooker. Pletch, along with his identical twin brother Dan, was in the Canada squad for the 2007 World Cup. He is a graduate of McMaster University with a degree in Civil Engineering and...
and Dan PletchDan PletchDan Pletch is a Canadian rugby union player, who plays for the Canada national rugby team. He plays as a hooker or prop. Pletch, along with his identical twin brother Mike, was in the Canada squad for the 2007 World Cup. -References:**...
(1983–) - JolantaJolanta PolikevičiūtėJolanta Polikevičiūtė is a retired female road racing cyclist from Lithuania, who competed in three Summer Olympics for her native country: 1996, 2004 and 2008. She is the twin sister of Rasa Polikevičiūtė, who also had a professional career in women's cycling.-References:*...
and Rasa PolikevičiūtėRasa PolikeviciuteRasa Polikevičiūtė is a Lithuanian cycle racer. She was one of the first in a long line of Lithuanian cyclists who, together, established Lithuania as one of the powerhouses of women's cycle racing in the 1990s and beyond...
(1970–) - AndreasAndreas RavelliAndreas Ravelli is a retired Swedish footballer who played as a central defender.-Football career:Born in Vimmerby, Ravelli started playing professionally for Östers IF, lasting ten seasons with the club and winning three Allsvenskan titles, before signing for IFK Göteborg.At age 31, he moved to...
and Thomas RavelliThomas RavelliThomas Ravelli is a retired Swedish footballer who played as a goalkeeper.His 21-year professional career was almost exclusively associated with Öster and Göteborg, for whom he amassed Allsvenskan totals of 430 games....
(1959–) - EbbeEbbe SandEbbe Sand is a Danish former professional footballer who most notably played as a striker for FC Schalke 04 in Germany. He was the German Bundesliga top scorer in 2001, and he won the German Cup in 2001 and 2002 with Schalke...
and Peter SandPeter SandPeter Sand is a Danish former football player, who currently is the assistant manager for the Danish Superliga side Aarhus Gymnastik Forening, where he also ended his playing career....
(1972–) - HisatoHisato Satois a Japanese football player who currently plays for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J. League. He is a left-footed forward.-Playing career:Sato is a product of JEF United Ichiahra's youth system. He was promoted to JEF's top team in 2000. His first league appearance came on April 15, 2000 against...
and Yūto SatōYuto Satois a Japanese football player currently plays for JEF United Ichihara Chiba.He made his first cap for Japan national football team on August 16, 2006 against Yemen....
(1982–) - Shu and Kei Sato (1977–)
- AndyAndy SchmetzerAndy M. Schmetzer Andy M. Schmetzer Andy M. Schmetzer (born April 26, 1967 in Seattle, Washington is a former U.S. soccer midfielder and indoor soccer coach.-Youth:Schmetzer grew up in Seattle, Washington where he attended Nathan Hale High School. He learned to play soccer under the tutelage of his...
and Walt SchmetzerWalt SchmetzerWalter M. Schmetzer is a former U.S. soccer midfielder who played professionally in the Western Soccer Alliance and Major Indoor Soccer League....
(1968–) - ChrisChris M. ScottChristopher Michael "Chris" Scott is a former Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League best known as being a dual premiership player with the Brisbane Lions and is a current premiership AFL coach of the Geelong Football Club.-AFL career:Scott was picked by the Brisbane Bears...
and Brad Scott (1976–) - DanielDaniel SedinDaniel Sedin is a Swedish professional ice hockey winger with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League , and serves as an alternate captain for the Canucks during home games. His identical twin brother Henrik also plays for the Canucks, and is the team captain...
and Henrik SedinHenrik SedinHenrik Sedin is a Swedish professional ice hockey centre and captain of the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . His identical twin brother Daniel also plays for the Canucks. Having played together throughout their careers, the pair are known for their effectiveness playing off one...
(1980–) - AntonioAntonio SelvaggioAntonio Selvaggio is a retired male long-distance runner from Italy. He competed for his native country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. He is the twin brother of Piero Selvaggio, also a long-distance runner. Selvaggio set his personal best in the men's 5,000 metres in...
and Piero SelvaggioPiero SelvaggioPiero Selvaggio is a retired male long-distance runner from Italy. He competed for his native country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. He is the twin brother of Antonio Selvaggio, also a long-distance runner. Selvaggio set his personal best in the men's 5000 metres in...
(1958–) - AdamAdam SelwoodAdam Murray Selwood is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League.-Career:...
and Troy SelwoodTroy SelwoodTroy Selwood is a former Australian rules footballer who played 75 games for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League . He is the current co-captain of the Geelong Football Club's team in the Victorian Football League ....
born 1984 - FábioFábio Pereira da SilvaFábio Pereira da Silva , commonly known as Fábio or Fábio da Silva, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a full-back for Manchester United of the Premier League, along with his twin brother, Rafael, who were signed by Manchester United in February 2007.-Early life:Fábio was born in Petrópolis,...
and Rafael Pereira da SilvaRafael Pereira da Silva (footballer born 1990)Rafael Pereira da Silva , commonly known as Rafael or Rafael da Silva, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Manchester United. He normally plays as a defender in a right back position, but can also play on the right side of midfield...
(1990–) - Randy and Jason SklarRandy and Jason SklarRandy Sklar and Jason Sklar , professionally known as the Sklar Brothers, are American identical twin comedians and sportscasters. They formerly hosted the show Cheap Seats on ESPN Classic, which came to an end on November 19, 2006, after four seasons.-Biography:Randy and Jason grew up in suburban...
(1972–) - PatrikPatrik SundströmPatrik Sundström is a retired professional ice hockey centre, who played in the NHL for ten seasons.- Playing career :Sundström was drafted 175th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft....
and Peter SundströmPeter SundstromPeter W. Sundström is a retired Swedish ice hockey player, and is the twin brother of former NHL'er Patrik Sundström....
(1961–) - RonRon SutterRonald Sutter is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. He is the brother of Brian, Brent, Darryl, Duane and Rich Sutter all of whom went to the NHL...
and Rich SutterRich SutterRichard G. Sutter is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers, Vancouver Canucks, St. Louis Blues, Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning. He is part of the...
(1963–) - VladimirWladimir SidorenkoVolodymyr Sydorenko, or Vladimir Sidorenko, is a professional boxer in the bantamweight division. He is the former WBA world bantamweight champion, and twin brother of Valeriy Sydorenko.-Amateur career:...
and Valeriy SydorenkoValeriy SydorenkoValeriy Petrovych Sydorenko is a retired male boxer from Ukraine, who competed for his native country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia...
(1976–) - CarlCarl Thomas (basketball)Carl Thomas is an American professional basketball player, formerly in the NBA. He is now assistant men's basketball coach at Eastern Michigan University....
and Charles ThomasCharles Thomas (basketball)Charles Thomas is an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA.Thomas played for Everett High School in Lansing, Michigan then played in college for Eastern Michigan University...
(1969-) - TõnuTõnu TõnisteTõnu Tõniste is retired sailor from Estonia, who competed in four consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988. He won a silver and a bronze medal in the men's 470 class, for the Soviet Union and for Estonia . He did so with his twin brother Toomas Tõniste.-References:*...
and Toomas TõnisteToomas TõnisteToomas Tõniste is retired sailor and a politician from Estonia, who competed in four consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988. He won a silver and a bronze medal in the men's 470 class, for the Soviet Union and for Estonia . He did so with his twin brother Tõnu Tõniste...
(1967–) - Karyne and Sarah StebenSteben TwinsKaryne and Sarah Steben, also known as the Steben Twins, are famous worldwide for their accomplishments on trapeze. The girls were the first female innovators of the feet-to-feet catching technique.-Early life:...
(1974–) - Mike and Todd ShaneShane TwinsThe Shane Twins are a professional wrestling tag team that consist of twin brothers Mike and Todd Shane. They were best known for their appearances in World Wrestling Entertainment as Gymini.-History:The Shane Twins debuted in the Florida based Independent Pro Wrestling promotion in 1998...
(1967–) - The UsosThe UsosThe Usos are a professional wrestling tag team consisting of twin brothers Jimmy and Jey Uso. The Usos appear in WWE, competing on the SmackDown brand. The pair were previously managed by Tamina...
(1985–) — real names Jonathan and Joshua Fatu - DickDick Van ArsdaleRichard Albert Van Arsdale is a former professional basketball player and coach, and a current NBA executive. A graduate of Indianapolis Emmerich Manual High School, the 6'5" guard played collegiately at Indiana University, Van Arsdale was selected by the New York Knickerbockers in the 2nd round...
and Tom Van ArsdaleTom Van ArsdaleThomas Arthur Van Arsdale is a former professional basketball player. A graduate of Indianapolis Emmerich Manual High School, the 6'5" guard played collegiately at Indiana University, Van Arsdale was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 2nd round of the 1965 NBA Draft...
(1943–) - RoelRoel VelascoRoel Velasco is a retired boxer from the Philippines. He competed in the light flyweight division during the late 1980s, early 1990s....
and Mansueto VelascoMansueto VelascoMansueto "Onyok" Velasco, Jr. is a Filipino boxer from Bago City, Negros Occidental. He competed in the Men's 48 kg category at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, and took home the silver medal, the Philippines' only medal of the games...
(1972–) - DarrylDarryl WakelinDarryl Wakelin is a former Australian rules footballer who played for St Kilda and Port Adelaide in the Australian Football League as a defender.-St Kilda:...
and Shane WakelinShane WakelinShane Wakelin is a former Australian rules footballer for St Kilda and Collingwood in the Australian Football League.-AFL career:...
(1974–) - KevinKevin WaltersKevin David Walters is an Australian professional rugby league football coach and former player. He is currently the assistant coach for NRL club Melbourne Storm. He joined them from French club Catalans Dragons of Europe's Super League as their head coach. Before that he was head coach of the...
and Kerrod WaltersKerrod WaltersKerrod Walters is an Australian former rugby league footballer of the 1980s and 90s. A Queensland State of Origin and Australian international representative hooker, he played most of his club football with the Brisbane Broncos, with whom he won the 1992 and 1993 NSWRL Premierships...
(1967–) - MarkMark WaughMark Edward Waugh AM is a former Australian cricketer, who represented Australia in Test matches from early 1991 to late 2002, and made his One-Day International debut in 1988. Waugh is regarded as one of the most elegant and gifted stroke makers to ever play the game. His nickname is "Junior" as...
and Steve WaughSteve WaughStephen Rodger "Steve" Waugh, AO is a former Australian cricketer and fraternal twin of cricketer Mark Waugh. A right-handed batsman, he was also a successful medium-pace bowler...
(1965–) - Meryl and Megan Weaver (1990–)
- Dora and Cora WebberDora and Cora WebberDora Webber and Cora Webber are twin sisters who participate in women's boxing. They are from the U.S. state of California. It is believed that at one time, they were the only set of twins to actively participate on boxing's women's leg....
(1958–) - CameronCameron WinklevossCameron Howard Winklevoss is an American rower and entrepreneur. He competed in the men's pair rowing event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics with his identical twin brother and rowing partner Tyler Winklevoss. Cameron and his brother are known for co-founding HarvardConnection along with Harvard...
and Tyler WinklevossTyler WinklevossTyler Howard Winklevoss is an American rower and entrepreneur. He competed in the men's pair rowing event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics with his identical twin brother and rowing partner Cameron Winklevoss...
(1981-) - CristianCristian ZenoniCristian Zenoni is an Italian football defender who currently a free-agent. His twin brother Damiano Zenoni also is a professional player.-Football career:...
and Damiano ZenoniDamiano ZenoniDamiano Zenoni is an Italian footballer. He is the twin brother of Cristian Zenoni.He made his Serie A debut on 1 October 2000 against S.S. Lazio....
(1977–) - Marcin and Michał Żewłakow (1976–)
- BengtBengt ZikarskyBengt Zikarsky is a former freestyle swimmer from Germany, who won the bronze medal in the 4×100 m freestyle relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He did so alongside Christian Tröger, his twin brother Björn Zikarsky and Mark Pinger...
and Björn ZikarskyBjörn ZikarskyBjörn Zikarsky is a former freestyle swimmer from Germany, who won the bronze medal in the 4×100 m freestyle relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He did so alongside Christian Tröger, his twin brother Bengt Zikarsky and Mark Pinger. He also competed in the 1988 Summer...
(1967–) - Bia and Branca FeresBia and Branca FeresBeatriz Feres and Branca Feres are Brazilian synchronized swimmers, models, and actresses. They are identical twins.-Swimming:...
(1988-)
Twins with differing claims to fame
- Siret (1997-) and Sigrid Kutsar (1997-)
- JillJill HennessyJillian Noel "Jill" Hennessy is a Canadian actress and musician known for her television roles on Law & Order and Crossing Jordan.-Early life:...
and Jacqueline HennessyJacqueline HennessyJacqueline Hennessy is a Canadian journalist, television host, and occasional actress. She is the identical twin sister of actress Jill Hennessy. Hennessy is of Irish, Italian, Swedish, French, and Ukrainian descent...
(1968–) - AlexandraAlexandra PaulAlexandra Elizabeth Paul is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Lt. Stephanie Holden in the television series Baywatch from 1992–97. She has starred in over 60 movies and television programs.-Personal life:...
and Caroline PaulCaroline PaulCaroline Paul is an American writer of fiction and nonfiction. She was raised in Connecticut , and educated in journalism and documentary film at Stanford University...
(1963–) - CharlotteCharlotte RonsonCharlotte Julia Ronson is an English fashion designer who currently resides in New York, NY.-C. Ronson:Ronson always had an interest in fashion, however, she began designing after friends asked her to create pieces for them...
and Samantha RonsonSamantha RonsonSamantha Judith Ronson is an English singer-songwriter and disc jockey who lives in Los Angeles, California.-Biography:Ronson was born in London and raised in St John's Wood...
(1977–) - CarolCarol ThatcherCarol Thatcher is a British journalist, author and media personality. She is the daughter of Margaret Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher, a former British Prime Minister, and Sir Denis Thatcher, Bt....
and Mark ThatcherMark ThatcherSir Mark Thatcher, 2nd Baronet is the son of Sir Denis Thatcher and Baroness Thatcher, the former British Prime Minister, and twin brother of Carol Thatcher...
(1953–) - Rita Levi-MontalciniRita Levi-MontalciniRita Levi-Montalcini , Knight Grand Cross is an Italian neurologist who, together with colleague Stanley Cohen, received the 1986 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discovery of nerve growth factor...
(1909-) and Paola Levi-Montalcini (1909–2000)
Twin records
- Thomas and Grace Houghton-Burnett (born 2002), heaviest mixed sex twins born in the UK (Thomas 10 lb 1 oz or 4.56 kg, Grace 8 lb 2 oz or 3.69 kg); also heaviest twins born via normal delivery in the UK (rather than by Caesarean sectionCaesarean sectionA Caesarean section, is a surgical procedure in which one or more incisions are made through a mother's abdomen and uterus to deliver one or more babies, or, rarely, to remove a dead fetus...
) - Gin Kanie and Kin NaritaKinsan Ginsan“Kinsan Ginsan” was the affectionate name given to twin sisters from Japan who were record-setting in terms of their longevity. They were and . Their maiden name was...
(born 1892), oldest twins in Japan, died 2001 and 2000 respectively - Claire and Ann Recht, current volleyballVolleyballVolleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
players at American UniversityAmerican University EaglesThe American Eagles are the athletics teams that represent the American University in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I competition. American is a member of the Patriot League in all sports except wrestling, where it is a member of the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association...
in Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
, are the tallest living female twins, at 6' 7" or 2.01 m. - Benny and Billy McGuireMcGuire twinsBilly Leon McCrary and Benny Loyd McCrary , known together as the McGuire twins, were listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the "World's Heaviest Twins"...
, heaviest ever twins at 814 and 784 pounds. Born in Hendersonville, NC, USA in 1947. Billy died in 1979, Benny in 2001. - James and Thomas MollekinJames and Thomas MollekinJames and Thomas Mollekin are identical twins from Bolton, England. At 6 ft 10in tall, they are Britain's tallest twins.-References:...
, Britain's tallest twins. - Michael and James Lanier, tallest living male twins, at 7' 6" or 2.286m.
Notable people with a non-notable twin
- James AlexandrouJames AlexandrouJames Alekos Alexandrou is an English actor of Greek Cypriot descent, best known for playing Martin Fowler in the BBC One soap opera EastEnders.-Early life:...
, twin sister Antoinette - Chad AllenChad Allen (actor)Chad Allen is an American actor. Beginning a prolific career as a child actor at the age of seven, Allen is a three-time Young Artist Award winner and GLAAD Media Award honoree, best known for rising to prominence as a teen idol during the late 1980s as David Witherspoon on the NBC family drama,...
, twin sister Charity - Stephen K. AmosStephen K. AmosStephen Kehinde Amos is a British stand-up comedian of Nigerian origin. A regular on the international comedy circuit, he is known for including his audience members during his shows...
, twin sister - Carl AndersonCarl Anderson (singer)Carl Anderson was an American singer, film and theatre actor best known for his portrayal of Judas Iscariot in the Broadway and film versions of the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.-Early life:Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, Anderson was one of 12 children of...
, twin died as an infant - Yaritza Alberto ( pianist), Maritza Alberto twin sister (1980-)
- Mario AndrettiMario AndrettiMario Gabriele Andretti is a retired Italian American world champion racing driver, one of the most successful Americans in the history of the sport. He is one of only two drivers to win races in Formula One, IndyCar, World Sportscar Championship and NASCAR...
, twin brother Aldo - Kofi AnnanKofi AnnanKofi Atta Annan is a Ghanaian diplomat who served as the seventh Secretary-General of the UN from 1 January 1997 to 31 December 2006...
, twin sister Efua - Lillian AsplundLillian AsplundLillian Gertrud Asplund was one of the last three living survivors of the sinking of the RMS Titanic on April 15, 1912; and more importantly, the last surviving person with memories of the disaster, as the other two last survivors were less than one year old at the time of the sinking.-Early...
, twin brother, Carl Edgar - Conrad BainConrad BainConrad Stafford Bain is a Canadian-American actor. His television credits include a leading role as Phillip Drummond in the sitcom Diff'rent Strokes and as Dr. Arthur Harmon on Maude.-Personal life:...
, twin brother Bonar - Gracia Baur, identical twin sister Patricia
- Blaze BerdahlBlaze BerdahlBlaze Autumn Berdahl is an American Actress, Singer, Voice-over actor, Announcer, and Narrator. She is best known for her roles as Lenni Frazier in the children's television series Ghostwriter and Ellie Creed in the film Pet Sematary .-Early life:Berdahl was born in New York City, the youngest...
, twin sister Beau - Josh BernsteinJosh BernsteinJosh Bernstein is an American explorer, author, survival expert, and TV host best known as the host of Digging for the Truth. He now appears as the host of the Discovery Channel's Into the Unknown with Josh Bernstein....
, identical twin brother Andrew - Nicholas BrendonNicholas BrendonNicholas Brendon , is an actor best known for his character Xander Harris in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer .-Early life:...
, twin brother Kelly Donovan - Jim BroadbentJim BroadbentJames "Jim" Broadbent is an English theatre, film, and television actor. He is known for his roles in Iris, Moulin Rouge!, Topsy-Turvy, Hot Fuzz, and Bridget Jones' Diary...
, twin sister died at birth - Crystal BowersoxCrystal BowersoxCrystal Lynn Bowersox is an American singer-songwriter and actress, who was the runner-up on the ninth season of American Idol...
, fraternal twin brother Carl - Bob BrownBob BrownRobert James Brown is an Australian senator, the inaugural Parliamentary Leader of the Australian Greens and was the first openly gay member of the Parliament of Australia...
, twin sister - Gisele BündchenGisele BündchenGisele Caroline Bündchen is a Brazilian fashion model, occasional film actress and goodwill ambassador for the UN Environment Programme.In the late 1990s, Bündchen became one of the first in a wave of Brazilian models to find success...
, fraternal twin sister Patrícia Bundchen - Aaron CarterAaron CarterAaron Charles Carter is an American singer. He came to fame as a pop and hip hop singer in the late 1990s, establishing himself as a star among pre-teen and teenage audiences during the early-first decade of the 21st century....
, twin sister Angel - Gabrielle CarterisGabrielle CarterisGabrielle Anne Carteris is an American actress known for her role as Andrea Zuckerman on the early seasons of the 1990s television series Beverly Hills, 90210.-Personal life:...
, twin brother James - Karen CelliniKaren CelliniKaren Cellini is an American actress who replaced Catherine Oxenberg in the role of Amanda Carrington in the 1980s prime-time drama Dynasty....
, twin sister Kate - Justin ChambersJustin ChambersJustin W. Chambers is an American actor and former Calvin Klein male fashion model. As of 2005, he is starring in the ABC drama series Grey's Anatomy as Dr. Alex Karev....
, twin brother Jason - Keith ChegwinKeith ChegwinKeith Chegwin is an English television presenter, former child actor and singer.-Early career:Chegwin's early roles were in works of the Children's Film Foundation, appearing as Egghead Wentworth in The Troublesome Double Egghead's Robot . He also appeared as a stowaway in Doomwatch episode...
, twin brother Jeff - Gary CheroneGary CheroneGary Francis Caine Cherone is an American rock singer-songwriter. He is best known for his work with the rock group Extreme, as well as his short stint as the lead singer for Van Halen on their 11th album Van Halen III and subsequent tour. In recent years he has released solo recordings. In 2007,...
, fraternal twin brother Greg - Montgomery CliftMontgomery CliftEdward Montgomery Clift was an American film and stage actor. The New York Times’ obituary noted his portrayal of "moody, sensitive young men"....
, twin sister Roberta - Carlo ColaiacovoCarlo ColaiacovoCarlo Colaiacovo is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League . Colaiacovo also has an identical twin brother, Paulo Colaiacovo, who is a professional ice hockey goaltender.-Playing career:...
, brother Paulo - Henry CooperHenry Cooper (boxer)Sir Henry Cooper OBE KSG was an English heavyweight boxer known for the effectiveness of his left hook, "Enry's 'Ammer", and his knockdown of the young Muhammad Ali...
, twin brother George - Bucky CovingtonBucky CovingtonWilliam Joel "Bucky" Covington III is an American country music singer. He placed eighth on the 5th season of the Fox Network's talent competition series American Idol. In December 2006, he signed a recording contract with Lyric Street Records...
, twin brother Rocky - Sophia CrawfordSophia CrawfordSophia Crawford is an actress, stuntwoman and martial artist. She was Sarah Michelle Gellar's stunt double on Buffy the Vampire Slayer for several seasons. She is also known for her role as "Chameleon", one of the fighters on WMAC Masters and performing on the TV series Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers...
, triplet brother and sister - Andrew DaddoAndrew DaddoAndrew Daddo is an Australian actor, author and television personality.Andrew has been a long time presenter on the Seven Network in Australia and has been involved in hosting many Seven specials...
, fraternal twin Jamie - Ann B. DavisAnn B. DavisAnn Bradford Davis is an American television actress.Davis achieved prominence for her role in The Bob Cummings Show for which she twice won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series...
, twin sister Harriet - Fennis DemboFennis DemboFennis Marx Dembo is a retired American professional basketball player for the 1989 National Basketball Association champion Detroit Pistons. A small forward position, he only played in the NBA for one season, averaging 1.2 points and 0.7 rebounds in 31 games...
, twin sister Fenise - Tanja DextersTanja DextersTanja Dexters was crowned Miss Belgium 1998 and represented her country at Miss Universe 1999 and Miss World 1998....
, twin sister Mieke - Philip K. DickPhilip K. DickPhilip Kindred Dick was an American novelist, short story writer and essayist whose published work is almost entirely in the science fiction genre. Dick explored sociological, political and metaphysical themes in novels dominated by monopolistic corporations, authoritarian governments and altered...
, twin sister Jane, died after birth - Vin DieselVin DieselVin Diesel is an American actor, writer, director and producer. He became known in the early 2000s, appearing in several successful Hollywood films, including The Fast and the Furious and xXx...
, fraternal twin brother Paul Vincent - DuffyDuffy (singer)Aimée Ann Duffy , known as Duffy, is a Welsh singer-songwriter. Her 2008 debut album Rockferry entered the UK Album Chart at number one. It was the best-selling album in the United Kingdom in 2008 with 1.68 million copies sold...
, twin sister Katy - Marc ElliottMarc ElliottMarc Elliott is a British actor from Stratford-upon-Avon, who is best known for his role as Syed Masood in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.-Personal life:...
, twin sister Sophie - Karen ElsonKaren ElsonKaren Elson is a British model, singer-songwriter and guitarist.As a child, Elson attended North Chadderton School in Chadderton with her twin sister, filmmaker Kate Elson. She began working as a model as a teenager....
, fraternal twin sister Kate - John ElwayJohn ElwayJohn Albert Elway, Jr. is a former American football quarterback and currently is the executive vice president of football operations for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League . He played college football at Stanford and his entire professional career with the Denver Broncos...
, twin sister Jana - Theo EpsteinTheo EpsteinTheo Nathan Epstein is the President of Baseball Operations for the Chicago Cubs.On November 25, 2002, he became the youngest GM in the history of Major League Baseball when the Boston Red Sox hired him at the age of 28...
, twin brother Paul - Mike EspyMike EspyAlphonso Michael "Mike" Espy is a former United States political figure. From 1987 to 1993, he served in the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi. He served as the Secretary of Agriculture from 1993 to 1994. He was the first African American Secretary of Agriculture...
, twin sister Michelle - Jerry FalwellJerry FalwellJerry Lamon Falwell, Sr. was an evangelical fundamentalist Southern Baptist pastor, televangelist, and a conservative commentator from the United States. He was the founding pastor of the Thomas Road Baptist Church, a megachurch in Lynchburg, Virginia...
, twin brother, Gene - Joseph FiennesJoseph FiennesJoseph Fiennes is an English film and stage actor. He is perhaps best known for his portrayals of William Shakespeare in Shakespeare in Love, Sir Robert Dudley in Elizabeth, Commisar Danilov in Enemy at the Gates, Martin Luther in Luther, Merlin in Camelot, and his portrayal of Mark Benford in the...
, twin brother, Jacob - Max GailMax GailMaxwell Trowbridge "Max" Gail, Jr. is an American actor who has starred in stage, television, and film roles. He most notably portrayed the role of Detective Stan "Wojo" Wojciehowicz on the television sitcom Barney Miller....
, twin sister, Mary - Andy GarcíaAndy GarcíaAndrés Arturo García Menéndez , professionally known as Andy García, is a Cuban American actor. He became known in the late 1980s and 1990s, having appeared in several successful Hollywood films, including The Godfather: Part III, The Untouchables, Internal Affairs and When a Man Loves a Woman...
, parasitic twin brother removed from García's shoulder, died soon after - Dave GormanDave GormanDavid James Gorman is an English author, stand-up comedian and presenter. He has performed comedy shows on stage in which he tells stories of extreme adventures and presents the evidence to the audience in order to prove to them that they are true stories...
, twin brother, Nick - Eva GreenEva GreenEva Gaëlle Green is a French actress and model.Green performed in theatre before making her film debut in The Dreamers , which generated controversy over her numerous nude scenes. She achieved greater fame for her parts in Kingdom of Heaven , and in the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale, for...
, fraternal twin sister Joy - Jerry HallJerry HallJerry Faye Hall is an American model and actress, also known for her long-term relationship with Mick Jagger, with whom she had four children.-Early life:...
, twin sister Terry - Linda HamiltonLinda HamiltonLinda Carroll Hamilton is an American actress best known for her portrayal of Sarah Connor in The Terminator and its sequel Terminator 2: Judgment Day and Catherine Chandler in the television series Beauty and the Beast, for which she was nominated for two Golden Globes and an Emmy...
, twin sister Leslie - Victor Davis HansonVictor Davis HansonVictor Davis Hanson is an American military historian, columnist, political essayist and former classics professor, notable as a scholar of ancient warfare. He has been a commentator on modern warfare and contemporary politics for National Review and other media outlets...
, fraternal twin brother Alfred - Gordon HaywardGordon HaywardGordon Daniel Hayward , is an American basketball player for the Utah Jazz. He played college basketball at Butler University in Indianapolis for two seasons before leaving for the NBA. Hayward emerged as a superstar in his sophomore year, leading his team to a runner-up finish in the 2010 NCAA...
, twin sister Heather - Jon HederJon HederJonathan Joseph "Jon" Heder is an American screenwriter, actor, and filmmaker. His feature film debut came in 2004 as the title character of the comedy film Napoleon Dynamite...
, identical twin brother Daniel - William Randolph HearstWilliam Randolph HearstWilliam Randolph Hearst was an American business magnate and leading newspaper publisher. Hearst entered the publishing business in 1887, after taking control of The San Francisco Examiner from his father...
, twin died as an infant - Marilu HennerMarilu HennerMary Lucy Denise "Marilu" Henner is an American actress, producer and author. She is best known for her role as Elaine O'Connor Nardo on the sitcom Taxi from 1978 to 1983.-Early life:...
, twin sister Crystal - John HensleyJohn HensleyJohn Carter Hensley II is an American actor. His film appearances have included Peoples, Fifty Pills, Teeth, and Shutter.-Filmography:-External links:*...
, fraternal twin sister - Ryan HowardRyan HowardRyan James Howard is a Major League Baseball first baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies. Nicknamed "The Big Piece", Howard stands and weighs . He bats and throws left-handed....
, twin brother Corey - Matt HughesMatt Hughes (fighter)Matthew Allen Hughes is an American mixed martial artist, UFC Hall of Famer, and former two-time UFC Welterweight Champion. Hughes put together two separate six-fight winning streaks in the UFC, won the welterweight title on two occasions, defended the belt a record seven times, and holds the...
, identical twin brother Mark - Marlon JacksonMarlon JacksonMarlon David Jackson is an American entertainer singer, dancer, former member of The Jackson 5, and elder brother of American pop stars Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson.-Personal life:...
, twin brother Brandon, died at birth - David JasonDavid JasonSir David John White, OBE , better known by his stage name David Jason, is an English BAFTA award-winning actor. He is best known as the main character Derek "Del Boy" Trotter on the BBC sit-com Only Fools and Horses from 1981, the voice of Mr Toad in The Wind In The Willows and as detective Jack...
, twin brother Jason died at birth - Chris JoannouChris JoannouChristopher John Joannou is a Macedonian Australian musician, best known as the bass player for the successful alternative rock band Silverchair. Born in Newcastle, New South Wales, he has a twin sister and an older sister. He has a nephew and two nieces. He was the first of the three band...
, twin sister Louise - Scarlett JohanssonScarlett JohanssonScarlett Johansson is an American actress, model and singer.Johansson made her film debut in North and was later nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead for her performance in Manny & Lo . She rose to further prominence with her roles in The Horse Whisperer and Ghost World...
, twin brother Hunter - Siva Kaneswaran, twin brother Kumar
- Jay Kay, brother died at birth
- Cory KennedyCory KennedyCory Kennedy-Levin is an American model and Internet celebrity.- Story :Kennedy met photographer Mark Hunter at a Blood Brothers concert at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, California in the summer of 2005. He took some photographs of her for his web site and they exchanged phone numbers...
, fraternal twin sister Chris - Junsu KimXiahKim Junsu , also known by his stage name Xiah , is a South Korean singer-songwriter, composer and occasional actor...
, fraternal twin brother Junho - Ashton KutcherAshton KutcherChristopher Ashton Kutcher , best known as Ashton Kutcher, is an American actor, producer, former fashion model and comedian, best known for his portrayal of Michael Kelso in the Fox sitcom That '70s Show...
, fraternal twin brother Michael - David KohanDavid KohanDavid Sanford Kohan is an American television producer. After writing for The Wonder Years and The Dennis Miller Show, Kohan co-created and produced Will & Grace, Good Morning, Miami, Twins and Four Kings with Max Mutchnick. Kohan has won an Emmy and a People's Choice Award. He has been nominated...
, twin brother Jono - Kate LawlerKate LawlerKate Louise Lawler is an English reality TV personality, DJ, and model. She was the first female winner of Big Brother UK, winning the third season of the reality television show. Since leaving Big Brother, she has worked as a television presenter and personality, a model and as a disc jockey...
, twin sister Karen - Gigi LeungGigi LeungGigi Leung Wing-kei is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actress.-Biography:Given the name Leung Bik-Zi at birth, at the age of 7 her mother changed her name changed to 'Wing-Kei' for superstitious reasons; as a child, Leung suffered from frequent asthma attacks and it was believed a change of name...
, twin brother Keith - LiberaceLiberaceWladziu Valentino Liberace , best known simply as Liberace, was a famous American pianist and vocalist.In a career that spanned four decades of concerts, recordings, motion pictures, television and endorsements, Liberace became world-renowned...
, twin died as an infant - Tony LiberatoreTony LiberatoreAnthony "Tony" Liberatore is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Footscray in the Australian Football League ....
, twin brother Fred - Cory LidleCory LidleCory Fulton Lidle was an Americanright-handed baseball pitcher who spent nine seasons in the major leagues with seven different teams. His twin brother Kevin Lidle also played baseball, as a catcher for several minor league teams...
, twin brother Kevin - Thad LuckinbillThad LuckinbillThaddeus Rowe "Thad" Luckinbill is an American actor best known for playing J.T. Hellstrom on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless for 11 years...
, twin brother Trent - John MaineJohn MaineJohn Kevin Maine is an American professional baseball pitcher. He has played for the Baltimore Orioles and New York Mets. He bats and throws right-handed.-Early life and college:Maine was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia...
, fraternal twin brother - Shawn MarionShawn MarionShawn Dwayne Marion is an American professional basketball player currently with the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association. Born in Waukegan, Illinois, Marion attended high school in Clarksville, Tennessee. Before transferring to the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Marion...
, twin sister Shawnett - Susie MaroneySusie MaroneySusan Jean "Susie" Maroney OAM is an Australian former marathon swimmer.-Swimming career:...
, fraternal twin Sean - Logan Marshall-GreenLogan Marshall-GreenLogan Marshall-Green is an American actor best known for his roles in Dark Blue, The O.C., 24, and Traveler.-Early life:...
, twin brother Taylor - Paul McDermottPaul McDermott (comedian)Paul McDermott is an Australian comedian, actor, writer, director, singer, artist and television host. He currently hosts the satirical news-based 'Good News World' a follow up to quiz show Good News Week which airs in Australia on Network Ten...
- Jay McGuiness, identical twin brother Thomas
- Victor A. McKusickVictor A. McKusickVictor Almon McKusick , internist and medical geneticist, was University Professor of Medical Genetics and Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA...
, twin brother Vincent - Alanis MorissetteAlanis MorissetteAlanis Nadine Morissette is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter, guitarist, record producer, and actress. She has won 16 Juno Awards and seven Grammy Awards, was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards and also shortlisted for an Academy Award nomination...
, twin brother Wade - Burt MunroBurt MunroHerbert James "Burt" Munro was a New Zealand motorcycle racer, famous for setting an under-1,000 cc world record, at Bonneville, 26 August 1967. This record still stands today...
, twin sister died at birth - Olly MursOlly MursOliver Stanley "Olly" Murs is an English singer-songwriter and TV presenter. Murs rose to fame after being the runner-up on the sixth series of The X Factor...
, fraternal twin brother Ben - Mandy MusgraveMandy MusgraveMandy Musgrave is an American actress and singer. Best known for her portrayal of Ashley Davies on the television series South of Nowhere, as well as portraying Misty Monroe in the web series Girltrash! and its musical prequel film Girltrash!: All Night Long...
, identical twin sister Jamie - Gaute OrmåsenGaute OrmåsenGaute Ormåsen is a Norwegian singer and was the Idol runner-up to Kurt Nilsen in 2003. He was offered a contract by BMG. He has also had a supporting role in the long running Norwegian television series "Hotel Cesar"...
, fraternal twin brother Hogne - Jason OrangeJason OrangeJason Thomas Orange is an English musician and dancer. He is a member of the pop band Take That who gained popularity in the 1990s and are currently enjoying further success since their reunion in 2005.-Early fame and Take That:...
, twin brother Justin - Heather O'RourkeHeather O'RourkeHeather O'Rourke was an American child actress who played Carol Anne Freeling in the Poltergeist film trilogy and made several television guest appearances...
, twin brother stillbornStillbirthA stillbirth occurs when a fetus has died in the uterus. The Australian definition specifies that fetal death is termed a stillbirth after 20 weeks gestation or the fetus weighs more than . Once the fetus has died the mother still has contractions and remains undelivered. The term is often used in... - John OsborneJohn Osborne (writer)John Osborne is a writer and poet based in Norwich, United Kingdom. He was educated at the University of East Anglia. His first book, Radio Head: Up and down the dial of British Radio was published by Simon & Schuster in May 2009 and selected as Book of the Week on BBC Radio 4...
, twin sister Karen - Autumn PhillipsAutumn PhillipsAutumn Patricia Phillips is the wife of Peter Phillips, who is the son of Anne, Princess Royal and Captain Mark Phillips, and the oldest grandchild of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh....
, twin brother Chris - Elvis PresleyElvis PresleyElvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
, twin brother Jesse Garon, died at birth - Parker PoseyParker PoseyParker Christian Posey is an American actress. She became known during the 1990s after a series of roles in several well-received independent films. As a result, she has often been referred to as the "Queen of the Indies"....
, twin brother Chris - Richard QuestRichard QuestRichard Austin Quest is an English journalist and a CNN International anchor and reporter based in London. He anchors Quest Means Business. In addition to anchoring the five-times-weekly business program, Quest hosts the monthly program Business Traveller...
, twin sister Caroline - Dack RamboDack RamboNorman Jay Rambeau , professionally known as Dack Rambo, was an American actor, most notable for appearing as Walter Brennan's grandson Jeff in the ABC series The Guns of Will Sonnett, as Steve Jacobi in All My Children, as cousin Jack Ewing on CBS's Dallas, and as Grant Harrison on the NBC soap...
, twin brother Dirk - Judy ReyesJudy ReyesJudy Reyes is an American actress of Dominican heritage. She is best known for her portrayal of nurse Carla Espinosa on the TV comedy Scrubs.-Early life:...
, twin sister Joselin - Marty RobbinsMarty RobbinsMartin David Robinson , known professionally as Marty Robbins, was an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist...
, twin sister Mamie - Isabella RosselliniIsabella RosselliniIsabella Fiorella Elettra Giovanna Rossellini is an Italian actress, filmmaker, author, philanthropist, and model. Rossellini is noted for her 14-year tenure as a Lancôme model, and for her roles in films such as Blue Velvet and Death Becomes Her.-Background and early life:Rossellini is a...
, twin sister Isotta Ingrid - J. D. Roth, twin sister Heidi
- Judith ScottJudith ScottJudith Scott was an internationally renowned American fiber artist. She was a fraternal twin to Joyce Scott, and she was born profoundly deaf, mute, and with Down syndrome...
, twin sister Joyce - Teemu SelänneTeemu SelänneTeemu Ilmari Selänne nicknamed "The Finnish Flash" is a Finnish professional ice hockey winger, an alternate captain of the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League . An offensive player known for his skill and speed, Selanne has led the NHL in goal-scoring three times and has been named to...
, twin brother Paavo - Sab ShimonoSab ShimonoSab Shimono is an American actor who has appeared in dozens of movies and television shows in character roles.-Career:An accomplished stage actor, he has appeared on Broadway and in regional theaters including San Francisco's American Conservatory Theatre and Berkeley Repertory Theatre...
- Lori SingerLori SingerLori Singer is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for her role as Ariel Moore, the female lead in the 1984 feature film Footloose, and as Julie Miller in the television series Fame.-Film and television career:...
, twin brother Gregory - Tasha SmithTasha SmithTasha Smith is an American actress. She has appeared in numerous movies and plays.-Career:Smith is known for her role in Daddy's Little Girls, a Tyler Perry-directed movie, where she played the villain Jennifer...
, twin sister Sidra - Gabriela SpanicGabriela SpanicGabriela Spanic , or Gaby Spanic, is an award-winning Venezuelan actress best known for her roles in telenovelas. Her twin sister is model/actress Daniela Spanic. She has a younger sister Patricia, and two brothers Antonio and Adiel...
, twin sister Daniela - Katy SteeleKaty SteeleKaty Steele is the vocalist, guitarist and songwriter of four piece rock band Little Birdy.-Biography:Katy Steele was born Kate Elizabeth Steele in Perth, Western Australia on 9 September 1983, and has a fraternal twin brother, Jake. She and her brother are the youngest in the family...
, twin brother, Jake - Curtis StrangeCurtis StrangeCurtis Northrup Strange is an American professional golfer. He is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame and Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. He spent over 200 weeks in the top-10 of the Official World Golf Rankings between their debut in 1986 and 1990.-Early years through college:Strange and his...
, identical brother Allen - Ed SullivanEd SullivanEdward Vincent "Ed" Sullivan was an American entertainment writer and television host, best known as the presenter of the TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show. The show was broadcast from 1948 to 1971 , which made it one of the longest-running variety shows in U.S...
, twin died as an infant - Sandra SullySandra Sully (journalist)Sandra Sully is an Australian journalist and news presenter.Sully is currently a presenter of Network Ten's Ten News at Five in Sydney, alongside Bill Woods-Career:...
- Kiefer SutherlandKiefer SutherlandKiefer Sutherland is an English-born Canadian actor, producer and director, best known for his portrayal of Jack Bauer on the Fox thriller drama series 24 for which he has won an Emmy Award , a Golden Globe award , two Screen Actors Guild Awards and two Satellite...
, twin sister Rachel - Amanda TappingAmanda TappingAmanda Tapping is an English-born Canadian actress, producer and director. She is best known for portraying Samantha Carter in the Canadian-American military science fiction television series Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis...
, twin brother Chris - Jim ThorpeJim ThorpeJacobus Franciscus "Jim" Thorpe * Gerasimo and Whiteley. pg. 28 * americaslibrary.gov, accessed April 23, 2007. was an American athlete of mixed ancestry...
, twin brother, Charlie - Jon TickleJon TickleJonathan "Jon" Tickle is a television presenter in the UK, who initially rose to fame as a contestant on the fourth series of the British Big Brother. He appeared before this, however, as a contestant on the gameshow Blockbusters in 1991. He is also a co-presenter on the Sky Digital television...
, twin brother Phil - Garrett Tierney, identical twin brother Shaun
- Paul TsongasPaul TsongasPaul Efthemios Tsongas was a United States Senator from Massachusetts from 1979 to 1985. He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 1992 presidential election. He previously served as a U.S...
, twin sister Thaleia - Ronan TynanRonan TynanRonan Tynan is a singer in the classical Irish style. He is most famous for his renditions of "God Bless America" at Yankee Stadium during important New York Yankees games, such as Opening Day, nationally-televised games, the last game at the old Yankee Stadium, and playoff games...
, twin brother died as an infant - Sarah VowellSarah VowellSarah Jane Vowell is an American author, journalist, essayist and social commentator. Often referred to as a "social observer," Vowell has written five nonfiction books on American history and culture, and was a contributing editor for the radio program This American Life on Public Radio...
, twin sister Amy - Shayne WardShayne WardShayne Thomas Ward is an English pop singer who rose to fame as the winner of second series of The X Factor. He has sold over 3 million records worldwide and has had number one albums and singles in 9 countries.During The X Factor competition, Ward was mentored by manager Louis Walsh...
, twin sister Emma - Billy Dee WilliamsBilly Dee WilliamsWilliam December "Billy Dee" Williams, Jr. is an American actor, artist, singer, and writer.-Early life:Williams was born in New York City, New York, the son of Loretta...
, twin sister Loretta - Ricky WilliamsRicky WilliamsErrick Lynne "Ricky" Williams, Jr. is an American football running back for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints fifth overall in the 1999 NFL Draft...
, twin sister Cassie - Marvin WinansMarvin WinansMarvin Lawrence Winans is an American gospel singer and member of the musical Winans family. He is also known for his recurring role in the hit show Tyler Perry's House of Payne.-Personal life:...
, twin brother Carvin - Will YoungWill YoungWilliam Robert "Will" Young is a British singer-songwriter and actor who came to prominenceafter winning the 2002 inaugural series of the British music contest Pop Idol, making him the first winner of the now-worldwide Idols-format franchise...
, fraternal twin brother Rupert
Twins in mythology
- The AshvinsAshvinsThe Ashvins , in Hindu mythology, are divine twin horsemen in the Rigveda, sons of Saranya , a goddess of the clouds and wife of Surya in his form as Vivasvat. The Ashvins are Vedic gods symbolising the shining of sunrise and sunset, appearing in the sky before the dawn in a golden chariot,...
- ApolloApolloApollo is one of the most important and complex of the Olympian deities in Greek and Roman mythology...
and ArtemisArtemisArtemis was one of the most widely venerated of the Ancient Greek deities. Her Roman equivalent is Diana. Some scholars believe that the name and indeed the goddess herself was originally pre-Greek. Homer refers to her as Artemis Agrotera, Potnia Theron: "Artemis of the wildland, Mistress of Animals"... - CassandraCassandraIn Greek mythology, Cassandra was the daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy. Her beauty caused Apollo to grant her the gift of prophecy...
and HelenusHelenusHelenus was a Trojan soldier and prophet in the Trojan War.In Greek mythology, Helenus was the son of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy, and the twin brother of the prophetess Cassandra. He was also called Scamandrios. According to legend, Cassandra, having been given the power of prophecy by... - Castor and PolluxCastor and PolluxIn Greek and Roman mythology, Castor and Pollux or Polydeuces were twin brothers, together known as the Dioscuri . Their mother was Leda, but Castor was the mortal son of Tyndareus, king of Sparta, and Pollux the divine son of Zeus, who visited Leda in the guise of a swan...
- Helen and ClytemnestraClytemnestraClytemnestra or Clytaemnestra , in ancient Greek legend, was the wife of Agamemnon, king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Mycenae or Argos. In the Oresteia by Aeschylus, she was a femme fatale who murdered her husband, Agamemnon – said by Euripides to be her second husband – and the Trojan princess...
- HeraclesHeraclesHeracles ,born Alcaeus or Alcides , was a divine hero in Greek mythology, the son of Zeus and Alcmene, foster son of Amphitryon and great-grandson of Perseus...
and IphiclesIphiclesIn Greek mythology, Iphicles is the name of three different people:*The half-brother of Heracles, being the son of Alcmene and her human husband Amphitryon, whereas Heracles was her son by Zeus. Iphicles was the father of Heracles' charioteer Iolaus by Automedusa, daughter of Alcathous... - LavaLava (Ramayana)Lava or Luv and his twin brother Kusha, were the children of the Lord Rama and his wife Sita, whose story is recounted in the Ramayana. Per that text, he is known as the founder of Lavapuri,that is, the modern day city of Lahore,...
and KushaKusha (Ramayana)Kusha , in Hindu mythology, was one of the twin sons of Lord Rama and Sita . Born in the Forest after Sita had been banished from Ayodhya, they were educated and trained in military skills and were under the care of Sage Valmiki.... - Romulus and RemusRomulus and RemusRomulus and Remus are Rome's twin founders in its traditional foundation myth, although the former is sometimes said to be the sole founder...
See also
- Given nameGiven nameA given name, in Western contexts often referred to as a first name, is a personal name that specifies and differentiates between members of a group of individuals, especially in a family, all of whose members usually share the same family name...
- List of triplets
- List of multiple births
- Multiple birthMultiple birthA multiple birth occurs when more than one fetus is carried to term in a single pregnancy. Different names for multiple births are used, depending on the number of offspring. Common multiples are two and three, known as twins and triplets...
- Quadruplets