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Celebrity Birthdays for July 9 – Tom Hanks, Jack White and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:00:37 +0000

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

Tom Hanks
Age: 56
Occupation: Actor, Producer and Director
Known For: An incredibly long and decorated Hollywood résumé including back-to-back Best Actor Oscars for the films ‘Forrest Gump’ and ‘Philadelphia’ and nominated roles in ‘Big,’ ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘Cast Away,’ voicing Woody in the ‘Toy Story’ franchise, his close friendship and professional collaborations with Steven Spielberg, and his longtime marriage to actress Rita Wilson

Celebrity Birthdays for December 25 – Jimmy Buffett, Annie Lennox and More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 14:00:27 +0000

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

Jimmy Buffett
Age: 65
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: His “island escapism” style of music, songs such as ‘Margaritaville’ and ‘Come Monday,’ his devoted base of fans known as Parrotheads, and owning several themed restaurants

Celebrity Birthdays for October 11 – Artie Lange, Jane Krakowski and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 06:00:23 +0000

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

Artie Lange
Age: 44
Occupation: Actor, Comedian, and Radio Personality
Known For: His tenures with the ‘The Howard Stern Show’ and the comedy sketch series ‘MADtv,’ and spending eight months in a psychiatric facility after a 2010 suicide attempt

Celebrity Birthdays for October 3 – Lindsey Buckingham, Gwen Stefani and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:30:25 +0000

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

Lindsey Buckingham
Age: 62
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Being the guitarist and male lead singer of the group Fleetwood Mac, whose many hits include ‘Go Your Own Way,’ ‘Don’t Stop,’ and ‘Tusk,’ his former relationship with bandmate Stevie Nicks, and being a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Celebrity Birthdays for August 18 – Robert Redford, Andy Samberg and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:30:44 +0000

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

Robert Redford
Age: 75
Occupation: Actor, Director, and Environmentalist
Known For: Starring in films such as ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,’ ‘Out of Africa,’ and ‘All the President’s Men,’ winning an Academy Award for directing ‘Ordinary People,’ and founding the Sundance Film Festival

Andy Samberg
Age: 33
Occupation: Actor, Comedian, and Rapper
Known For: His work as a cast member of ‘Saturday Night Live’ and appearing in several hilarious viral videos such ‘Lazy Sunday,’ ‘D*** in a Box,’ and ‘I’m on a Boat’

Celebrity Birthdays for August 15 – Debra Messing, Ben Affleck and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:00:09 +0000

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

Debra Messing
Age: 43
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her Emmy-winning role as wacky Grace Adler in the groundbreaking sitcom ‘Will & Grace’ and frequent comparisons to legendary comedienne Lucille Ball

Ben Affleck
Age: 39
Occupation: Actor, Director, and Screenwriter
Known For: Roles in films such as ‘Chasing Amy’ and ‘Armageddon,’ directing the movies ‘Gone Baby Gone’ and ‘The Town,’ winning an Oscar with Matt Damon for writing ‘Good Will Hunting,’ and his marriage to actress Jennifer Garner

Celebrity Birthdays for July 21 – Robin Williams, Jon Lovitz and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:00:05 +0000

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

Robin Williams
Age: 60
Occupation: Actor and Comedian
Known For: A long career, including the TV series ‘Mork and Mindy,’ winning an Oscar for ‘Good Will Hunting,’ and voicing the Genie in the film ‘Aladdin’

Jon Lovitz
Age: 54
Occupation: Actor and Comedian
Known For: Five seasons on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ numerous movie and TV roles, and voiceover work on the animated show ‘The Critic’

Celebrity Birthdays for July 14 – Harry Dean Stanton, Jane Lynch and More

Amory Gritta — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:27:55 +0000

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

Harry Dean Stanton
Age: 85
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Films such as 'Cool Hand Luke,' 'Pretty in Pink' and 'The Green Mile,' and a recent recurring role on the HBO series 'Big Love'

Jane Lynch
Age: 51
Occupation: Actress and Singer
Known For: A long career in both TV and films, but her most notable role of late is her wickedly funny portrayal of cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester on the hit series 'Glee'

Celebrity Birthdays for July 10 – Sofía Vergara, Jessica Simpson and More

Amory Gritta — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:10:07 +0000

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

Sofía Vergara
Age: 39
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Starring on the TV series 'Modern Family,' being the first Latina spokesmodel for CoverGirl Cosmetics, and having a body both men and women would die for

Jessica Simpson
Age: 31
Occupation: Singer and Actress
Known For: Appearing with then-husband Nick Lachey in the MTV reality show 'Newlyweds,' a ditzy persona, seven top 40 hits, and a successful line of fragrances, shoes, and handbags

Celebrity Birthdays for July 9 – Tom Hanks, Jack White and More

Amory Gritta — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 15:30:44 +0000

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

Tom Hanks
Age: 55
Occupation: Actor, Producer, and Director
Known For: An incredibly long and decorated Hollywood résumé, including back-to-back Best Actor Oscars for the films 'Forrest Gump' and 'Philadelphia'

Jack White
Age: 36
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Producer
Known For: Being half of the rock duo known as the White Stripes, producing Loretta Lynn's Grammy-winning 2004 album 'Van Lear Rose,' and recently throwing a divorce party with his soon-to-be ex-wife

Celebrity Birthdays for July 8 – Kevin Bacon, Toby Keith and More

Amory Gritta — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:16:28 +0000

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

Kevin Bacon
Age: 53
Occupation: Actor, Singer, and Songwriter
Known For: His star-making turn in 1984's 'Footloose,' his musical group The Bacon Brothers, and being separated from everyone in Hollywood by no more than six degrees

Toby Keith
Age: 50
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: Selling millions of country albums, his song 'Courtesy of the Red, White, & Blue,' and a well-publicized feud with the Dixie Chicks

Celebrity Birthdays for July 7 – Ringo Starr, Michelle Kwan and More

Amory Gritta — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:00:58 +0000

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

Ringo Starr
Age: 71
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Winning the "right place, right time" lottery when he was asked to join The Beatles right before they made it big

Michelle Kwan
Age: 31
Occupation: Figure Skater
Known For: Being the most decorated figure skater in US history with two Olympic medals, five World Championships, and nine US championships

Celebrity Birthdays for July 6 – Sylvester Stallone, 50 Cent and More

Amory Gritta — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:30:38 +0000

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

Sylvester Stallone
Age: 65
Occupation: Actor, Screenwriter, and Director
Known For: Starring in the 'Rocky' and 'Rambo' film franchises and probably rolling his eyes every time someone yells ADRIANNNNE! at him

50 Cent
Age: 36
Occupation: Rapper and Actor
Known For: Selling millions of albums worldwide, numerous feuds with other artists, and having enough bullet holes in him to include "aerated" on his résumé

Celebrity Birthdays for July 5 – Huey Lewis, Edie Falco and More

Amory Gritta — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:00:27 +0000

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

Huey Lewis
Age: 61
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: His band Huey Lewis and the News, which had a string of hits in the 1980s such as 'I Want a New Drug,' 'The Heart of Rock and Roll,' and 'The Power of Love'

Edie Falco
Age: 48
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her nuanced portrayal of mob wife Carmela Soprano on the HBO series 'The Sopranos,' her current role as the title character on 'Nurse Jackie,' and being the first actress ever to win an Emmy for Outstanding Actress in a Drama as well as Outstanding Actress in a Comedy

Celebrity Birthdays for July 4 – Geraldo Rivera, Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino and More

Amory Gritta — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:00:46 +0000

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

Geraldo Rivera
Age: 68
Occupation: Attorney, Journalist, and TV Personality
Known For: Hosting eleven seasons of 'Geraldo' and famously spending several hours on live TV opening up Al Capone's alleged "buried treasure trove" only to find nothing but air inside

Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino
Age: 30
Occupation: Embarrassing his fellow Italian-Americans
Known For: Appearing on the MTV reality show 'Jersey Shore' and a rather cringe-worthy stint on season 11 of 'Dancing with the Stars'

Celebrity Birthdays for July 3 – Montel Williams, Tom Cruise and More

Amory Gritta — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 12:30:41 +0000

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

Montel Williams
Age: 55
Occupation: Talk Show Host and Activist
Known For: His tabloidy syndicated TV series, 'The Montel Williams Show,' his work with the Partnership for Prescription Assistance, and founding the non-profit MS Foundation after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in the late 1990s

Tom Cruise
Age: 49
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Films such as 'Mission Impossible' and 'Jerry Maguire,' being a devoted Scientologist, and leaving footprints on other people's couches

Celebrity Birthdays for July 2 – Larry David, Lindsay Lohan and More

Amory Gritta — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 13:30:30 +0000

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

Larry David
Age: 64
Occupation: Actor, Comedian, and Screenwriter
Known For: Co-creating and co-writing the iconic TV series 'Seinfeld' and for creating and starring in the semi-autobiographical HBO series 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'

Lindsay Lohan
Age: 25
Occupation: Actress
Known For: A once-promising career in films like 'Mean Girls' that was derailed by substance abuse and a shoplifting conviction, looking twice her age, and a great familiarity with the inside of jail cells

Celebrity Birthdays for June 27 – Vera Wang, Tobey Maguire and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:00:19 +0000

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

Vera Wang
Age: 62
Occupation: Fashion Designer
Known For: Lovely and highly coveted wedding gowns as well as a broad range of clothing, fragrance, jewelry, eyewear, shoe and houseware collections

Tobey Maguire
Age: 36
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Portraying Peter Parker in three ‘Spider-Man’ films as well as appearing in the movies ‘Seab

Celebrity Birthdays for June 26 – Sean Hayes, Derek Jeter and More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 15:00:27 +0000

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

Sean Hayes
Age: 41
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His laugh-out-loud funny role as the flamboyantly gay Jack McFarland on the sitcom ‘Will & Grace’

Derek Jeter
Age: 37
Occupation: Professional Baseball Player
Known For: His prowess as a standout shortstop and power-hitter for the New York Yankees, and his reputation as a playboy (dating stars such as Mariah Carey, Jessica Biel and Minka Kelly)

Celebrity Birthdays for June 24 – Petra Nemcova, Minka Kelly and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:30:00 +0000

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

Petra Nemcova
Age: 32
Occupation: Model and Philanthropist
Known For: Appearing in five Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues, surviving the 2004 Thailand tsunami (in which she lost her fiance), founding the Happy Hearts Fund and recently appearing on ‘Dancing With the Stars’

Minka Kelly
Age: 31
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Roles on ‘Friday Night Lights’ and ‘Parenthood,’ a starring role in the upcoming reboot of ‘Charlie’s Angels,’ and being named Esquire’s 2010 Sexiest Woman Alive