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

Shauna Wright — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 03:00:25 +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 October 2 – Sting, Kelly Ripa and More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 03:00:11 +0000

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

Sting
Age: 60
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Being the frontman for The Police, which had numerous hits including ‘Roxanne’ and ‘Don’t Stand So Close to Me,’ a long solo career with songs like ‘If You Love Somebody Set Them Free,’ ‘All This Time,’ and ‘Fields of Gold,’ winning 16 Grammys, and being a member of both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Celebrity Birthdays for October 1 – Jimmy Carter, Zach Galifianakis and More

Shauna Wright — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 03:00:42 +0000

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

Jimmy Carter
Age: 87
Occupation: Politician and Activist
Known For: Serving as the 39th President of the United States, creating the the Department of Energy and the Department of Education while in office, winning the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for his human rights work, and his extensive worldwide travels to conduct peace negotiations, observe elections, and advance disease prevention and eradication in developing nations

Celebrity Birthdays for September 30 – Johnny Mathis, T-Pain and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 03:00:06 +0000

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

Johnny Mathis
Age: 76
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: A five-decade career during which he’s had seventy-three Billboard hits, such as ‘Chances Are,’ ‘Misty,’ and ‘Too Much, Too Little, Too Late,’ and selling more than 350 million albums worldwide

T-Pain
Age: 26
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Producer, and Rapper
Known For: Winning a 2008 Grammy for his collaboration with Kanye West, ‘Good Life,’ winning another in 2010 with Jamie Foxx for the single ‘Blame It,’ founding the label Nappy Boy Entertainment, and his creative use of the the Auto-Tune pitch correction effect

Celebrity Birthdays for September 29 – Jerry Lee Lewis, Bryant Gumbel and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 03:00:22 +0000

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

Jerry Lee Lewis
Age: 76
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Helping pioneer rock and roll music, songs like ‘Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,’ ‘Great Balls of Fire,’ and ‘Breathless,’ once marrying his 13-year-old cousin, and his nickname ‘The Killer’

Bryant Gumbel
Age: 63
Occupation: Television Journalist and Sportscaster
Known For: Fifteen years as co-host of NBC’s ‘The Today Show,’ and currently hosting HBO’s acclaimed investigative series ‘Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel’

Celebrity Birthdays for September 28 – Naomi Watts, Hilary Duff and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 03:00:01 +0000

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

Naomi Watts
Age: 43
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her Academy Award-nominated work in ’21 Grams,’ other movies such as ‘Mulholland Drive’ and ‘The Ring,’ her role as a goodwill ambassador for the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS, her close friendship with fellow Aussie Nicole Kidman, and her relationship with actor Liev Schreiber

Hilary Duff
Age: 24
Occupation: Actress and Singer
Known For: Playing the title role in the Disney Channel series, ‘Lizzie McGuire,’ appearing in the films ‘Cheaper by the Dozen’ and ‘A Cinderella Story,’ selling over 13 million records worldwide, her clothing and fragrance lines, and her recent marriage to NHL player Mike Comrie

Celebrity Birthdays for September 26 – Olivia Newton-John, Serena Williams and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:00:33 +0000

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

Olivia Newton-John
Age: 63
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Actress
Known For: Winning four Grammy Awards for songs such as ‘I Honestly Love You’ and ‘Physical,’ starring in the smash movie musical ‘Grease,’ being a breast cancer survivor, and her work as an environmental and animal rights activist

Serena Williams
Age: 30
Occupation: Professional Tennis Player
Known For: Being ranked the number one female player on five separate occasions, winning 27 Grand Slam titles, earning more career prize money than any other female athlete in history, and being the sister of fellow player Venus Williams

Celebrity Birthdays for September 25 – Heather Locklear, Will Smith and More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 03:00:00 +0000

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

Heather Locklear
Age: 50
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Roles on television shows such as ‘Dynasty,’ ‘T.J. Hooker,’ ‘Melrose Place,’ and ‘Spin City,’ previous marriages to rockers Tommy Lee and Richie Sambora, and a current engagement to her former ‘Melrose Place’ co-star Jack Wagner

Will Smith
Age: 43
Occupation: Actor, Producer, and Rapper
Known For: Songs such as ‘Summertime’ as part of the duo known as DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, starring in the sitcom ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,’ roles in films such as ‘Six Degrees of Separation,’ ‘Independence Day,’ and the ‘Men in Black’ franchise, his marriage to Jada Pinkett Smith, and being the father of actor Jaden Smith and singer Willow Smith

Celebrity Birthdays for September 24 – 'Mean' Joe Greene, Nia Vardalos and More

Shauna Wright — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 05:12:08 +0000

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

Joe Greene
Age: 65
Occupation: Retired Professional Football Player
Known For: Four Superbowl championships as the defensive tackle of the Pittsburgh Steelers, being one of the greatest defensive linemen of all time, his nickname “Mean Joe Greene,” and his famous 1979 Coke commercial

Nia Vardalos
Age: 49
Occupation: Actress and Screenwriter
Known For: Writing and starring in the 2002 Academy Award–nominated film ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’

Celebrity Birthdays for September 23 – Bruce Springsteen, Jason Alexander and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:25:49 +0000

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

Bruce Springsteen
Age: 63
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: His brand of heartland rock with poetic lyrics, iconic rock songs like ‘Born to Run,’ winning 20 Grammy Awards, and being widely regarded as one of the most influential songwriters of the 20th century

Jason Alexander
Age: 53
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Playing George Costanza on the television series ‘Seinfeld,’ and appearing in several Broadway musicals, including ‘Jerome Robbins’ Broadway,’ for which he won the 1989 Tony Award as Best Actor in a Musical

Celebrity Birthdays for September 22 – Tommy Lasorda, Joan Jett and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 03:00:06 +0000

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

Tommy Lasorda
Age: 84
Occupation: Baseball Manager
Known For: More than 60 years as part of the Los Angeles Dodgers organization, and his 1997 induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame

Joan Jett
Age: 53
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Her work with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, who had hits such as ‘I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll,’ ‘I Hate Myself for Loving You,’ ‘Do You Want to Touch Me,’ and ‘Bad Reputation,’ her love of black leather, and being one of rock music’s most enduring female vocalists

Celebrity Birthdays for September 21 – Bill Murray, Faith Hill and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:00:12 +0000

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

Bill Murray
Age: 61
Occupation: Actor and Screenwriter
Known For: Being part of the original cast of ‘Saturday Night Live,’ starring in numerous comedy classics like ‘Caddyshack,’ ‘Ghostbusters,’ and ‘Stripes,’ and garnering an Oscar nomination for his dramatic role in ‘Lost in Translation’

Faith Hill
Age: 44
Occupation: Singer
Known For: Selling more than 40 million records worldwide, country-pop crossover hits like ‘Breathe’ and ‘The Way You Love Me,’ and her marriage to fellow country superstar Tim McGraw

Celebrity Birthdays for September 20 – Sophia Loren, Kristen Johnston and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 03:00:26 +0000

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

Sophia Loren
Age: 77
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Winning 50 international awards including two Oscars, seven Golden Globes, and a Grammy, being an iconic sex symbol, and appearing in movies such as ‘Marriage Italian-Style’ and ‘Ready to Wear’

Kristen Johnston
Age: 44
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Playing Sally Solomon in the television series ’3rd Rock from the Sun,’ which garnered her two Emmy Awards

Celebrity Birthdays for September 14 – Melissa Leo, Kimberly Williams-Paisley and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 03:00:00 +0000

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

Melissa Leo
Age: 51
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Winning a 2010 Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her work in ‘The Fighter,’ and her current role on the HBO series ‘Treme’

Kimberly Williams-Paisley
Age: 40
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Movies such as ‘Father of the Bride,’ television shows such as ‘All About Jim’ and ‘The George Lopez Show,’ and her marriage to country star Brad Paisley

Celebrity Birthdays for September 13 – Peter Cetera, Jean Smart and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 03:00:30 +0000

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

Peter Cetera
Age: 67
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Serving as lead vocalist for the group Chicago on such hits as ’25 or 6 to 4,’ ‘If You Leave Me Now,’ and ‘Wishing You Were Here,’ and having solo hits such as ‘Glory of Love’ and ‘The Next Time I Fall’

Jean Smart
Age: 60
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Playing the ditzy Charlene on the CBS sitcom ‘Designing Women,’ and roles in other shows like ’24,’ ‘Samantha Who?,’ and ‘Hawaii Five-0′

Celebrity Birthdays for September 12 – Louis C.K., Jennifer Hudson and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 03:00:38 +0000

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

Louis C.K.
Age: 44
Occupation: Actor, Screenwriter, and Comedian
Known For: A dry, acerbic and hilariously angry comedic style, prior gigs writing for late-night shows such as ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ and ‘Late Night with Conan O’Brien,’ and writing, directing and starring in the Emmy-nominated FX series ‘Louie’

Jennifer Hudson
Age: 30
Occupation: Singer and Actress
Known For: Winning a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for ‘Dreamgirls,’ losing several members of her family in a tragic 2008 multiple murder, and dropping an enormous amount of weight after becoming a spokesperson for Weight Watchers

Celebrity Birthdays for September 11 – Tommy Shaw, Harry Connick, Jr. and More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 03:00:44 +0000

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

Tommy Shaw
Age: 58
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Singing lead for the band Styx on hits such as ‘Renegade’ and ‘Babe,’ co-writing and singing the rock supergroup Damn Yankees’ biggest hit, ‘High Enough,’ and releasing several solo albums

Harry Connick, Jr.
Age: 44
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Musician, and Actor
Known For: His seven Top 20 US albums and ten US jazz albums that reached number one on the charts, a throwback style reminiscent of the 1940s Rat Pack singers, and appearing in films such as ‘Independence Day’ and ‘Hope Floats’ and on TV shows such as ‘Will & Grace’

Celebrity Birthdays for September 10 – Colin Firth, Guy Ritchie and More

Shauna Wright — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 03:00:53 +0000

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

Colin Firth
Age: 51
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Winning an Academy Award for his portrayal of King George VI in ‘The King’s Speech,’ another nomination for his role in ‘A Single Man,’ and appearing in other films such as ‘Pride and Prejudice’

Guy Ritchie
Age: 43
Occupation: Screenwriter and Director
Known For: Directing ‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels,’ ‘Snatch,’ and ‘Sherlock Holmes,’ and escaping an eight-year marriage to Madonna with his manparts miraculously intact

Celebrity Birthdays for September 9 – Hugh Grant, Adam Sandler and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:02:55 +0000

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

Hugh Grant
Age: 51
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Movies such as ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral,’ ‘Notting Hill,’ and ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary,’ a long relationship with model Elizabeth Hurley, and a bout of temporary insanity when he hooked up with a street prostitute in 1995

Adam Sandler
Age: 45
Occupation: Actor, Comedian, Singer, and Songwriter
Known For: His work on ‘Saturday Night Live’ and in films such as ‘Billy Madison,’ ‘Happy Gilmore,’ and ’50 First Dates,’ and funny original songs such as ‘The Chanukah Song’

Celebrity Birthdays for September 8 – Aimee Mann, Pink and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:00:36 +0000

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

Aimee Mann
Age: 51
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Songs such as ‘Voices Carry’ while with the alt-rock band ‘Til Tuesday and ‘That’s Just What You Are’ as a solo artist, having tracks featured on numerous movie soundtracks, and being beloved by indie music fans

Pink
Age: 32
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: Her amazing whiskey-soaked voice, athletic and acrobatic stage shows, hits such as ‘Get The Party Started,’ ‘So What,’ and ‘Raise Your Glass,’ and her marriage to professional motocross racer Carey Hart