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Celebrity Birthdays for February 12 – Michael McDonald, Christina Ricci and More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:00:12 +0000

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

Celebrity Birthdays for November 7 – Joni Mitchell, Lawrence O'Donnell and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:00:10 +0000

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

Joni Mitchell
Age: 68
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Defining an era with iconic songs such as ‘Big Yellow Taxi’ and the gorgeous ‘Woodstock,’ having later success with jazz recordings, being called one of greatest songwriters ever by Rolling Stone, and having a strong influence on modern artists ranging from Stevie Nicks to Gwen Stefani

Celebrity Birthdays for November 5 – Bryan Adams, Tilda Swinton and More

Shauna Wright — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 03:00:24 +0000

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

Bryan Adams
Age: 52
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Hits such as ‘Cuts Like a Knife,’ ‘Run to You,’ and ‘Summer of ’69,’ winning numerous awards in the both the US and his native Canada, and founding The Bryan Adams Foundation that advocates for education worldwide

Celebrity Birthdays for November 4 – Kathy Griffin, Sean 'Diddy' Combs and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:00:15 +0000

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

Kathy Griffin
Age: 51
Occupation: Actress, Comedienne, and Writer
Known For: Her celebrity-skewering comedy routines, starring on the Bravo reality series ‘My Life on the D-List,’ her work as a red carpet commentator, winning two Emmys, and being a staunch advocate for gay rights

Celebrity Birthdays for October 31 – Dan Rather, Peter Jackson and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:00:53 +0000

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

Dan Rather
Age: 80
Occupation: Television Journalist
Known For: Anchoring the ‘CBS Evening News’ for 24 years, contributing to ’60 Minutes,’ and being the current managing editor and anchor of the television news magazine ‘Dan Rather Reports’

Celebrity Birthdays for October 30 – Henry Winkler, Matthew Morrison and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:00:44 +0000

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

Henry Winkler
Age: 66
Occupation: Actor, Director, and Producer
Known For: His iconic portrayal of Fonzie on the 1970s sitcom ‘Happy Days,’ producing television shows including ‘MacGyver,’ directing films such as ‘Memories of Me,’ and appearing in films such as ‘Scream,’ ‘The Waterboy,’ and ‘Little Nicky’

Celebrity Birthdays for October 29 – Richard Dreyfuss, Winona Ryder and More

Shauna Wright — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 18:00:51 +0000

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

Richard Dreyfuss
Age: 64
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Films such as ‘American Graffiti,’ ‘Jaws,’ and ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind,’ winning an Oscar for ‘The Goodbye Girl,’ and another nomination for ‘Mr. Holland’s Opus’

Celebrity Birthdays for October 28 – Bill Gates, Julia Roberts and More

Shauna Wright — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:30:19 +0000

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

Bill Gates
Age: 56
Occupation: Business Magnate and Philanthropist
Known For: Co-founding Microsoft and formerly serving as its CEO, being one of the richest people in the world, his longtime rivalry with the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, and donating much of his wealth to charity through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Celebrity Birthdays for October 27 – John Cleese, Simon Le Bon and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:00:57 +0000

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

John Cleese
Age: 72
Occupation: Actor, Comedian, and Writer
Known For: Being a member of the legendary comedy troupe Monty Python, starring on the TV shows ‘Monty Python’s Flying Circus’ and ‘Fawlty Towers,’ and appearing in films such as ‘Holy Grail,’ ‘Life of Brian,’ ‘The Meaning of Life,’ and ‘A Fish Called Wanda’

Celebrity Birthdays for October 25 – Chely Wright, Katy Perry and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:00:59 +0000

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

Chely Wright
Age: 41
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: Charting more than 15 singles on the country charts, writing songs for other artists such as Brad Paisley, Richard Marx, Indigo Girls, Mindy Smith, and Clay Walker, and being the first major country music performer to publicly admit she’s gay

Celebrity Birthdays for October 24 – Kevin Kline, Monica and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:17 +0000

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

Kevin Kline
Age: 64
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Films such as ‘Sophie’s Choice,’ ‘The Big Chill,’ ‘Chaplin,’ and ‘In and Out,’ winning an Oscar for ‘A Fish Called Wanda,’ winning two Tonys, and his longtime marriage to actress Phoebe Cates

Celebrity Birthdays for October 23 – 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Ryan Reynolds and More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:00:57 +0000

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

“Weird Al” Yankovic
Age: 52
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Producer, and Director
Known For: Recording at least 150 humorous songs that make light of popular culture and often parody established hits, selling more than 12 million albums, winning three Grammys, and directing videos for other artists including Ben Folds, Hanson, and the Black Crowes

Celebrity Birthdays for October 22 – Christopher Lloyd, Jeff Goldblum and More

Shauna Wright — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:00:55 +0000

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

Christopher Lloyd
Age: 74
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Playing Emmett “Doc” Brown in the ‘Back to the Future’ trilogy, Uncle Fester in ‘The Addams Family’ films, and Judge Doom in ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit,’ and playing Reverend Jim Ignatowski on the sitcom ‘Taxi’

Celebrity Birthdays for October 20 – Tom Petty, Snoop Dogg and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:00:48 +0000

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

Tom Petty
Age: 61
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Fronting Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, performing with the Traveling Wilburys, selling more than 60 million albums, and numerous hit songs such as ‘Refugee,’ ‘The Waiting,’ and ‘Mary Jane’s Last Dance’

Celebrity Birthdays for October 19 – John Lithgow, Evander Holyfield and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:00:04 +0000

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

John Lithgow
Age: 66
Occupation: Actor and Author
Known For: Playing Dick Solomon on the NBC sitcom ’3rd Rock from the Sun,’ Oscar nominations for his roles in ‘The World According to Garp’ and ‘Terms of Endearment,’ winning a Tony Award for his performance in ‘Sweet Smell of Success,’ and writing several books of poetry and children’s literature

Celebrity Birthdays for October 18 – Chuck Berry, Martina Navratilova and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:00:33 +0000

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

Chuck Berry
Age: 85
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Being one of the pioneers of rock and roll with songs like ‘Maybellene,’ ‘Roll Over Beethoven,’ ‘Rock and Roll Music’ and ‘Johnny B. Goode,’ and in the first group of artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Celebrity Birthdays for October 16 – Suzanne Somers, John Mayer and More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 16:00:12 +0000

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

Suzanne Somers
Age: 65
Occupation: Actress, Author, and Entrepreneur
Known For: Her role as Chrissy Snow on ‘Three’s Company,’ her series of best-selling self-help books, her many different product lines, and her wacky presentations on the Home Shopping Network

Celebrity Birthdays for October 15 – Penny Marshall, Emeril Lagasse and More

Shauna Wright — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:00:09 +0000

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

Penny Marshall
Age: 69
Occupation: Actress, Producer, and Director
Known For: Playing Laverne DeFazio in the sitcom ‘Laverne and Shirley,’ and directing the successful films ‘Big,’ ‘Awakenings,’ and ‘A League of Their Own’

Celebrity Birthdays for October 14 – Natalie Maines, Usher and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:00:39 +0000

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

Natalie Maines
Age: 37
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: Achieving success as the lead vocalist for the female country trio, the Dixie Chicks, which has had chart-topping hits such as ‘There’s Your Trouble,’ ‘Wide Open Spaces,’ ‘You Were Mine,’ ‘Cowboy Take Me Away,’ ‘Without You,’ and ‘Travelin’ Soldier,’ and winning 13 Grammys

Celebrity Birthdays for October 13 – Paul Simon, Jerry Rice and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 01:00:34 +0000

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

Paul Simon
Age: 70
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Being part of the duo Simon & Garfunkel, which had timeless hits such as ‘The Sound of Silence,’ ‘Mrs. Robinson,’ and ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water,’ having a successful solo career with albums like ‘Graceland,’ winning a total of 13 Grammys, and being a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame