Celebrity Birthdays

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Colin Powell Age: 75 Occupation: Retired Statesman and Army General Known For: Serving as National Security Advisor, Commander of the US Army Forces Command and as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, being the 65th United States Secretary of State and the first African-American to hold the position, and going against the GOP establ

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Alec Baldwin Age: 54 Occupation: Actor Known For: His Academy Award-nominated role in ‘The Cooler,’ appearing in other movies including ‘The Hunt for Red October,’ ‘The Aviator’ and ‘The Departed,’ winning two Emmys for his starring role on ’30 Rock,’ his former marriage to Kim Basinger, and being perhaps the world’s most staunchly ar

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Emmylou Harris Age: 65 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician Known For: Winning 12 Grammys during her legendary country/bluegrass career, which includes the No. 1 singles ‘Together Again,’ ‘Beneath Still Waters’ and ‘(Lost His Love) On Our Last Date,’ the soundtrack to ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ and her best-selling collaborat

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Debbie Reynolds Age: 80 Occupation: Actress, Singer and Dancer Known For: Her Academy Award nomination for ‘The Unsinkable Molly Brown,’ memorable appearances in other movies like ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ and the recent ‘One For The Money,’ famously losing her husband Eddie Fisher to her friend Elizabeth Taylor, her Emmy Award-winning ro

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Christopher Walken Age: 69 Occupation: Actor and Dancer Known For: His Oscar-winning role in ‘The Deer Hunter,’ appearing in dozens of other movies including ‘Annie Hall,’ ‘True Romance,’ ‘Pulp Fiction’ and ‘Hairspray,’ and showing off his surprisingly mad dance skills in the 2001 video for Fatboy Slim’s song ‘Weapon of Choice’ Read

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Eric Clapton Age: 67 Occupation: Rock God Known For: Being the only three-time inductee in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (with the Yardbirds and Cream, and as a solo artist), being one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time, winning 17 Grammys, and classic songs like ‘Sunshine of Your Love,’ ‘Crossroads,’ ‘Layla

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Mariah Carey Age: 42 Occupation: Singer and Songwriter Known For: Selling in excess of 200 million records worldwide and charting dozens of singles including ‘Vision of Love,’ ‘Hero’ and ‘One Sweet Day,’ suffering a very public physical and emotional breakdown in 2001, her marriage to actor and TV personality Nick Cannon, and her rece

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Diana Ross Age: 68 Occupation: Singer, Producer and Actress Known For: Fronting the groundbreaking Motown group the Supremes, which had No. 1 hits like ‘Where Did Our Love Go’ and ‘Stop! In the Name of Love,’ solo hits like ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,’ ‘Upside Down’ and ‘Endless Love,’ garnering an Oscar nomination for her role as

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Aretha Franklin Age: 70 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician Known For: Being the undisputed Queen of Soul, winning a boatload of Grammys and other awards, songs like ‘Respect,’ ‘(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,’ ‘Chain of Fools,’ ‘I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)’ and many more, and being the first female artist induct

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Jim Parsons Age: 39 Occupation: Actor Known For: His brilliant, hilarious and Emmy-winning portrayal of Dr. Sheldon Cooper on the CBS sitcom ‘The Big Bang Theory,’ previous work on ‘Judging Amy’ and ‘Ed,’ copious stage work, and film roles in ‘The Big Year’ and ‘The Muppets’

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: William Shatner Age: 81 Occupation: Actor Known For: Becoming a cultural icon for his portrayal of Capt. James T. Kirk on the sci-fi series ‘Star Trek’ and in many of its namesake movies, starring on the series ‘T. J. Hooker,’ ‘The Practice’ and ‘Boston Legal,’ various work as a musician, author, producer, director and celebrity pitch

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Matthew Broderick Age: 50 Occupation: Actor Known For: Playing the title character in the classic movie ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,’ voicing Adult Simba in ‘The Lion King’ film franchise, portraying Leo Bloom in the Hollywood and Broadway productions of ‘The Producers,’ winning two Tony Awards, and his marriage to Sarah Jessica Parker