Celebrity Birthdays Today (2024)

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1920 Kurt Edelhagen, German jazz pianist and big band bandleader, born in Herne, Germany (d. 1982)
1920 Marion Motley, American NFL fullback (all-time leading AAFC rusher), born in Leesburg, Georgia (d. 1999)
1921 Lancelot Pierre, West Indian cricketer (1 Test WI v England 1948, 0-28), born in Port of Spain, Trinidad (d. 1989)

1922 Gordon "Specs" Powell, American jazz and studio drummer and percussionist (CBS Orchestra, 1943-72), born in New York City (d. 2007)
1923 Daniel Pinkham, American organist, composer (Signs of the Zodiac) and educator (New England Conservatory), born in Lynn, Massachusetts (d. 2006)
1925 Art Donovan 'The Bulldog', American NFL defensive tackle, 1950-61 (Baltimore Colts and 2 other teams), born in Bronx, New York (d. 2013)
1925 Bill Hayes, American singer (Your Show of Shows; The Ballad of Davy Crockett"), and actor (Days of Our Lives. 1970-2023 - "Doug"), born in Harvey, Illinois (d. 2024)
1925 Dorothy Claire [Marietta Wright], American big band singer (Bobby Byrne; Winchell & Mahoney Show), born in Laporte, Indiana (d. 1982)
1928 Don Chargin, American boxing promoter (IBHOF; Bobby Chacon, Tony "The Tiger" Lopez, Loreto Garza), born in Santa Clara, California (d. 2018)
1928 Robert Lansing [Brown], American stage and screen actor (12 O'Clock High; The Equalizer), born in San Diego, California (d. 1994)
1928 Tony Richardson, English theater and film director (Tom Jones), born in Shipley, England (d. 1991)
1930 Nikolay Nikolayevich Sidel'nikov, Russian composer, born in Tver, Soviet Union (d. 1992)
1932 Pete Jolly [Ceragioli], American session and West Coast jazz pianist, and accordionist (Shorty Rogers; Pete Jolly Trio), born in New Haven, Connecticut (d. 2004)
1932 Ronnie Dawson, Irish rugby player (Captain of Irish and Lions team), born in Dublin, Ireland
1934 Vilhjálmur Einarsson, Icelandic athlete (Olympic silver triple-jump 1956; Iceland's first ever Olympic medal), born in Reyðarfjörður, Iceland (d. 2019)
1935 Misha Mengelberg, Dutch jazz pianist and composer (Reconstruction), born in Kiev, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, USSR (d. 2017)

1935 Peter Schat, Dutch opera composer (Labyrint, Houdine, Symposion), born in Utrecht, Netherlands (d. 2003)
1936 Kelly Seymour, South African cricket spin bowler (7 Tests, 9 wickets; Western Province), born in Kokstad, South Africa (d. 2019)
1937 Floyd Butler, American soul singer (Friends of Distinction - "Grazing In The Grass"), born in San Diego, California (d. 1990)
1938 Karin Balzer, German athlete (Olympic gold 80m hurdles 1964; bronze 100m hurdles 1972), born in Magdeburg, Germany (d. 2019)
1940 Moira Anderson, Scottish singer ("Loch Lomond"), born in Kirkintilloch, Scotland
1940 Tiger Lance, South African cricketer (South African batting all-rounder 1961-67), born in Pretoria, South Africa (d. 2010)
1941 Hartmut Heidemann, German soccer defender (3 caps West Germany; MSV Duisburg 347 games), born in Duisburg, Germany (d. 2022)
1941 Martha Argerich, Argentine-Swiss classical piano prodigy (concert debut at age 8; Chopin Competition winner, 1964), born in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Robert Kraft (83rd Birthday)

1941 American owner of the New England Patriots, born in Brookline, Massachusetts

Spalding Gray (1941-2004)

American actor (Beaches, Clara's Heart, Heavy Petting), born in Providence, Rhode Island

John Carlos (79th Birthday)

1945 American sprinter who performed the black power salute while accepting his Olympic bronze medal in 1968, born in Harlem, New York

1945 Klaus Wyborny, German filmmaker and actor (Klammer auf Klammer Zu)
1946 Frederick "Freddie" Stone, American rock guitarist (Sly & The Family Stone - "Dance To The Music"), born in Vallejo, California
1946 Gillian Hills, English actress (Blow-up, Clockwork Orange), born in Cairo, Egypt
1946 Stefania Sandrelli, Italian actress (Afredo, Key), born in Viareggio, Tuscany, Italy
1947 David Hare, English playwright and director (Plenty, The Hours, The Reader), born in St. Leonards-on-Sea, England
1947 Laurie Anderson, American violinist, composer, and avant-garde artist ("O Superman"; "Let X=X"), born in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
1947 Tom Evans, British rock guitarist, bass player, and singer-songwriter (Badfinger - "Come and Get It"; "Without You": "Maybe Tomorrow"), born in Liverpool, England (d. 1983)
1948 Gail Davies, American country singer and producer ("I'll Be There (If You Ever Want Me)"; "Blue Heartache"), born in Broken Bow, Oklahoma
1950 J. J. Bittenbinder, American television host and author
1950 Ronnie Dyson, American stage actor (Hair - "Aquarius"; Salvation), and soul singer ("(If You Let Me Make Love to You Then) Why Can't I Touch You?"; "I Don't Wanna Cry"), born in Washington, DC (d. 1990)
1951 Ellen Foley, American pop singer (with Meatloaf - "Paradise By The Dashboard Light"), and actress (Night Court, 1984-85), born in St. Louis, Missouri

Suze Orman (73rd Birthday)

1951 American financial advisor, author and TV personality and author (The Suze Orman Show), born in Chicago, Illinois

1952 Carole Fredericks, American singer (Fredericks Goldman Jones), born in Springfield, Massachusetts (d. 2001)
1952 Daniel Katzen, American French horn player (Boston Symphony, 1979-2008), and teacher (University of Arizona, 2008-), born in Rochester, New York
1952 Monnette Sudler, American jazz guitarist (Sounds of Liberation), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 2022)
1952 Mukesh Bhatt, Indian film producer (Vishesh Films), born in Mumbai, India

Kathleen Kennedy (71st Birthday)

1953 American film producer (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park) President of Lucasfilm (2012-), born in Berkeley, California

1954 Haluk Bilginer, Turkish actor (Şahsiyet series, EastEnders), born in Izmir, Turkey
1954 Michael "Nicko" McBrain, English heavy metal drummer (Iron Maiden - "Bring Your Daughter To The Slaughter"), born in London, England
1954 Nancy Stafford [Nancy Elizabeth], American actress (Joan-St Elsewhere, 1977 Miss Florida), born in Wilton Manors, Florida
1954 Peter Erskine, American jazz drummer (Weather Report, 1978-82; Jaco Pastorious, 1982-87; Bob Mintzer; Elaine Elias), born in Somers Point, New Jersey
1954 Phil Neale, English cricket coach (England 1999-2020; Northamptonshire CCC, Warwickshire CCC), born in Sc*nthorpe
1955 Edino, Brazilian soccer defender (45 caps; Fluminense, Udinese) and manager (Fluminense, Boavista), born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
1955 Hugh Marsh, Canadian session, touring, and jazz electric violinist, born in Montreal, Quebec
1956 Kenny G [Gorelick], American smooth jazz saxophonist (Duotones; Breathless), born in Seattle, Washington
1956 Mindy Jostyn, American session and touring vocalist, violinist, guitarist, accordionist, and harmonica player (New York Rock and Soul Revue; Billy Joel; Andreas Vollenweider; Carly Simon; Cyndi Lauper), and singer-songwriter ("Five Miles From Hope"; "Coming Home"), born in Long Island City, New York (d. 2005)
1956 Richard Butler, English rock singer (Psychedelic Furs - "Pretty In Pink"), born in Kingston-upon-Thames, England
1957 John Fumo, American session and touring trumpet and flugelhorn player, composer, and educator, born in Kenosha, Wisconsin
1959 Michael Winans, American gospel singer (Winans), born in Detroit, Michigan
1960 Leslie Hendrix, American actress (Law & Order), born in San Francisco, California
1960 Rob Kaman, Dutch kickboxer who was 4 x WKA world champion, born in Amsterdam, Netherlands (d. 2024)
1961 Mary Kay Bergman, American voice actress (d. 1999)
1961 Ramesh Krishnan, Indian tennis star (Davis Cup 1987), born in Chennai, India
1962 Jeff Garlin, American stand-up comedian and actor (The Goldbergs - "Murray"; Curb Your Enthusiasm - "Jeff"), born in Chicago, Illinois
1964 Karl Sanders, American heavy metal guitarist and singer (Nile), born in Greenville, South Carolina
1964 Magz [Maggie Dunne], English musician (Fuzzbox), born in Solihull, England
1965 Bob Probert, Canadian NHL right wing, 1985-2002 (Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings), born in Windsor, Ontario (d. 2010)
1965 Karen Sillas, American actress (Prime Suspect), born in Brooklyn, New York
1965 Stefan Schönfeldt, Swedish guitarist (The Wannadies - "You & Me Song"), born in Skellefteå, Sweden
1966 Bill Spiers, American infielder (Houston Astros), born in Orangeburg, South Carolina
1967 Joe Deloach, American athlete (Olympic gold 200m 1988), born in Bay City, Texas
1967 Matt Bullard, NBA forward, 1990-2002 (Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets), born in Des Moines, Iowa
1967 Ron Livingston, American actor (Band of Brothers), born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
1968 Mel Giedroyc, English comedian and TV presenter (Light Lunch, The Great British Bake Off), born in Epsom, England
1969 Brian McKnight, American R&B singer-songwriter and musician, born in Buffalo, New York
1969 Jack Smith, American attorney in the US Justice Department prosecuting Donald Trump [1]
1970 Claus Norreen, Danish songwriter and record producer (Aqua - "Barbie Girl"), born in Charlottenlund, Denmark
1970 Izabella Scorupco, Polish Swedish actress (Golden Eye), born in Bialystok, Poland
1970 Martin Gelinas, Canadian NHL left wing (Vancouver Canucks), born in Shawinigan, Quebec

Mark Wahlberg (53rd Birthday)

1971 American singer (Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch) and actor (Boogie Nights, The Departed), born in Boston, Massachusetts

1971 Susan Lynch, Northern Irish actress (Nora), born in Corrinshego, Northern Ireland
1972 Mike Bucci, American professional wrestler
1972 Pavel Kotla, Polish conductor, born in Szczecin, Poland
1973 Brady Smith, American NFL defensive end (New Orleans Saints), born in Royal Oak, Michigan
1973 Daniel Gildenlöw, Swedish progressive rock songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist (Pain of Salvation; The Flower Kings), born in Eskilstuna, Sweden
1973 Gella Vandecaveye, Belgian judoka, born in Kortrijk, Belgium
1973 Lamon Brewster, American boxer (WBO heavyweight title 2004-2006), born in Indianapolis, Indiana
1973 Sean Moran, American NFL defensive end (Buffalo Bills), born in Aurora, Colorado
1974 Chad Allen [Lazzari], American actor (David-Our House, St Elsewhere), born in Cerritos, California
1974 Russ Ortiz, American baseball player, born in Van Nuys, California
1975 Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Lithuanian American NBA center (Cleveland Cavaliers), born in Kaunas, Lithuania SSR, Soviet Union
1976 Ross Noble, British comedian (Have I Got News for You), born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England
1977 Chantal Lefebvre, Canadian, ice dancer (1996 Canadians-2nd), born in Ville LaSalle, Quebec
1977 Christian Martucci, American musician (Stone Sour), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1977 Liza Weil, American actress (Gilmore Girls), born in Passaic, New Jersey
1977 Navi Rawat, American actress (The O.C.), born in Malibu, California
1977 Nourhanne, Armenian-Lebanese pop singer ("Habibi ya Einy"), born in Beirut, Lebanon
1978 Fernando Meira, Portuguese soccer defender who played 54 internationals; VfB Stuttgart 173 games, born in Guimarães, Portugal
1979 David Bisbal, Spanish singer, born in Almería, Spain
1979 Jason White, American NASCAR driver, born in Richmond, Virginia
1979 Pete Wentz, American musician (Fall Out Boy), born in Wilmette, Illinois
1980 Sutee Suksomkit, Thai football player, born in Trat, Thailand
1981 Diana Salazar Méndez, Ecuadorian lawyer, Attorney-General of Ecuador, born in Ibarra, Ecuador [1]
1981 Jade Goody, English television personality (Big Brother), born in London (d. 2009)
1981 Sebastien Lefebvre, Canadian rock guitarist (Simple Plan - "Untitled (How Could This Happen to Me?)"), born in Montreal, Quebec
1983 Bill Bray, American MLB player, born in Virginia Beach, Virginia
1983 Marques Colston, American football player (New Orleans Saints), born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
1984 Cécilia Cara, French singer and actress, born in Cannes, France
1985 Kenny De Ketele, Belgian racing cyclist (2012 World Champion), born in Oudenaarde, Belgium
1987 Charlie Clements, English actor (Eastenders), born in Sidcup, England
1987 Lara Worthington [Bingle], Australian model, born in Sydney, Australia
1992 Emily Seebohm, Australian swimmer (3 Olympic golds), born in Adelaide, Australia
1995 Troye Sivan [Mellet], South African–born Australian pop singer-songwriter (Bloom), born in Johannesburg, South Africa
1998 Dave [David Omoregie], English rapper, singer-songwriter, actor (Psychodrama), born in London, England

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