Key Takeaways:
- The week of December 28 to January 3 marks the birthdays of several notable celebrities, including Gayle King, Denzel Washington, John Legend, and Jude Law.
- Actors, musicians, and television personalities born during this week include Anthony Hopkins, Sarah Miles, Barbara Carrera, and Ben Kingsley.
- The birthdays of notable musicians such as Paul Westerberg, Val Kilmer, and Psy are also celebrated during this week.
- Other notable birthdays include those of TV hosts, comedians, and models, such as Meredith Vieira, Seth Meyers, and Christy Turlington.
- The week also marks the birthdays of several young actors and musicians, including Miles Brown, David Archuleta, and Bryson Tiller.
Introduction to Celebrity Birthdays
The week of December 28 to January 3 is a special time for many celebrities, as it marks their birthdays. This week is filled with notable actors, musicians, and television personalities who have made significant contributions to the entertainment industry. From legendary actors like Denzel Washington and Anthony Hopkins to popular musicians like John Legend and Psy, this week is a celebration of talent and achievement.
December 28 Birthdays
On December 28, several notable celebrities celebrate their birthdays. Singer-keyboardist Edgar Winter turns 79, while TV personality Gayle King and actor Denzel Washington both turn 71. Other birthdays on this day include drummer Mike McGuire of Shenandoah, country singer-guitarist Marty Roe of Diamond Rio, and actor Malcolm Gets. Comedian Seth Meyers, actor Brendan Hines, and actor Joe Manganiello also celebrate their birthdays on this day. Additionally, singer John Legend turns 47, and actor Andre Holland turns 46.
December 29 Birthdays
On December 29, actor Jon Voight turns 87, and actor Ted Danson turns 78. Singer-actor Yvonne Elliman turns 74, and actor Patricia Clarkson turns 66. Comedian Paula Poundstone and guitarist-singer Jim Reid of The Jesus and Mary Chain also celebrate their birthdays on this day. Other notable birthdays include actor Michael Cudlitz, singer Dexter Holland of The Offspring, and actor Jude Law. Actress Alison Brie turns 43, and country singer Jessica Andrews turns 42.
December 30 Birthdays
On December 30, actor Russ Tamblyn turns 91, and singer Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary turns 88. Director James Burrows turns 85, and actor Concetta Tomei turns 80. Singer Patti Smith turns 79, and musician Jeff Lynne turns 78. TV host Meredith Vieira turns 72, and actor Sheryl Lee Ralph turns 70. Other birthdays on this day include country singer Suzy Bogguss, actor Patricia Kalember, and former "Today" show anchor Matt Lauer.
December 31 Birthdays
On December 31, actor Anthony Hopkins turns 88, and actor Sarah Miles turns 84. Actor Barbara Carrera turns 84, and guitarist Andy Summers of The Police turns 83. Actor Ben Kingsley turns 82, and singer Burton Cummings of The Guess Who turns 78. Other notable birthdays include actor Tim Matheson, actor Joe Dallesandro, and bassist Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith. Actor Val Kilmer turns 66, and singer Paul Westerberg turns 66.
January 1 Birthdays
On January 1, actor Frank Langella turns 88, and singer-guitarist Country Joe McDonald of Country Joe and the Fish turns 84. Comedian Don Novello turns 83, and rapper Grandmaster Flash turns 68. Actor Renn Woods turns 68, and actor Dedee Pfeiffer turns 62. Other birthdays on this day include actor Morris Chestnut, singer Tank, and actor Eden Riegel.
January 2 Birthdays
On January 2, TV host Jack Hanna turns 79, and actor Wendy Phillips turns 74. Actor Cynthia Sikes turns 72, and actor Gabrielle Carteris turns 65. Actor Tia Carrere turns 59, and actor Cuba Gooding Jr. turns 58. Model Christy Turlington turns 57, and actor Taye Diggs turns 55. Other notable birthdays include singer Doug Robb of Hoobastank, actor Dax Shepard, and sax player-guitarist Jerry DePizzo Jr. of O.A.R.
January 3 Birthdays
On January 3, singer-songwriter Van Dyke Parks turns 83, and singer Stephen Stills turns 81. Bassist John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin turns 80, and actor Victoria Principal turns 76. Actor-director Mel Gibson turns 70, and actor Shannon Sturges turns 58. Jazz saxophonist James Carter turns 57, and contemporary Christian singer Nichole Nordeman turns 54. Other birthdays on this day include musician Thomas Bangalter of Daft Punk, actor Jason Marsden, and actor Danica McKellar.
