Celebrity Birthdays

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

John Travolta
Age: 58
Occupation: Actor, Dancer and Singer
Known For: Appearing on the series ‘Welcome Back, Kotter,’ starring in ‘Grease’ and ‘Get Shorty,’ Oscar nominations for his roles in the films ‘Saturday Night Fever’ and ‘Pulp Fiction,’ being an avid pilot and aviation buff, his marriage to actress Kelly Preston, and the tragic death of their teenage son Jett in 2009

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Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Michael Jordan
Age: 49
Occupation: Basketball Legend
Known For: Leading the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships, product endorsements like Nike’s Air Jordan sneakers, being the current majority owner and head of basketball operations for the Charlotte Bobcats, and being widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time

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Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Ice-T
Age: 54
Occupation: Rapper and Actor
Known For: Co-founding the heavy metal band Body Count, which was most famous for its controversial song ‘Cop Killer,’ his subsequent longtime and ironic role as NYPD Detective Odafin Tutuola on ‘Law & Order: SVU,’ and starring with his wife Coco on the reality show ‘Ice Loves Coco’

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Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Jane Seymour
Age: 61
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her performances in the James Bond film ‘Live and Let Die’ and the television series ‘Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,’ her signature jewelry line at Kay Jewelers, and being a celebrity ambassador for Childhelp, a national non-profit dedicated to helping victims of child abuse and neglect

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Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Florence Henderson
Age: 78
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her iconic portrayal of mom Carol Brady on the sitcom ‘The Brady Bunch,’ being the spokeswoman for Wesson cooking oil, and competing on ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ where she hilariously proved she’s nothing like her wholesome image

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Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Michael McDonald
Age: 60
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Being the lead vocalist for the Doobie Brothers on songs like ‘Takin’ It to the Streets,’ ‘It Keeps You Runnin” and ‘What a Fool Believes,’ solo hits like ‘I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)’ and ‘Sweet Freedom,’ and writing, co-writing or providing vocals on dozens of songs for other artists

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Jennifer Aniston
Age: 43
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her Emmy-winning role as Rachel Green on ‘Friends,’ movies like ‘Bruce Almighty,’ ‘Marley & Me’ and ‘Horrible Bosses,’ her previous marriage to Brad Pitt, and subsequent relationships with Vince Vaughn, John Mayer and actor Justin Theroux

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Carole King
Age: 70
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Being one of the most celebrated songwriters of the 20th century, writing or co-writing more than 100 charting singles, classic songs like ‘Will You Love Me Tomorrow,’ ‘(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman’ and ‘You’ve Got a Friend,’ and her groundbreaking album ‘Tapestry,’ which stayed on the charts for a record-breaking six years

Joe Pesci
Age: 69
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Winning an Oscar for his performance in ‘Goodfellas,’ and a long career appearing in other popular films like ‘Casino,’ ‘Raging Bull,’ ‘My Cousin Vinny,’ ‘Home Alone’ and the ‘Lethal Weapon’ movie franchise

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Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Nick Nolte
Age: 71
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Oscar nominations for ‘The Prince of Tides,’ ‘Affliction’ and ‘Warrior,’ roles in other films including ’48 Hrs.’ and ‘Cape Fear,’ and a 2002 drunk driving arrest that resulted in what is perhaps the most hilariously unflattering mugshot ever

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Garth Brooks
Age: 50
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Changing the very face of modern country music with a huge crossover career that’s included record-setting album sales, scads of awards, sold-out concert tours and chart-topping singles like ‘Friends in Low Places’ and ‘The Thunder Rolls,’ and his marriage to fellow country superstar Trisha Yearwood

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Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Tom Brokaw
Age: 72
Occupation: Television Journalist and Author
Known For: Being the anchor and managing editor of ‘NBC Nightly News’ from 1982 to 2004, writing ‘The Greatest Generation’ and other books, receiving countless awards and honors, and currently serving as a Special Correspondent for NBC News

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Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Alice Cooper
Age: 64
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: His macabre stage shows featuring guillotines, electric chairs and fake blood, his hits ‘Eighteen,’ ‘School’s Out’ and ‘No More Mr. Nice Guy,’ his love of golf, and his social and witty persona offstage

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