Celebrity Birthdays March 8-14: A Star-Studded Week of Celebrations
The week of March 8-14 brings a dazzling array of celebrity birthdays, with stars from across the entertainment industry marking another year. This period is packed with notable figures, including actor-director Olivia Wilde, singer Carrie Underwood, and comedian Jordan Klepper from "The Daily Show." The Associated Press has compiled a detailed list of these birthdays, offering a glimpse into the lives of these famous personalities as they celebrate.
March 8: Jazz Legends and Hollywood Icons
March 8 kicks off the week with jazz saxophonist George Coleman turning 91, while actor Sue Ane Langdon celebrates 90 years. Songwriter Carole Bayer Sager marks her 82nd birthday, and Micky Dolenz of The Monkees hits 81. Other highlights include singer Peggy March at 78, jazz pianist Billy Childs at 69, and singer Gary Numan at 68. NBC News anchor Lester Holt and actor Aidan Quinn both turn 67, with guitarist Jimmy Dormire of Confederate Railroad at 66. Actor Leon from "Cool Runnings" and Camryn Manheim from "The Practice" celebrate 65 years. Singer Shawn Mullins is 58, actor Andrea Parker is 56, and Boris Kodjoe turns 53. Freddie Prinze Jr. reaches 50, Laura Main is 49, and Kameelah Williams of 702 is 48. Nick Zano and Tom Chaplin of Keane are both 47, with guitarist Andy Ross of OK Go also at 47. Singer Kristinia DeBarge rounds out the day at 36.
March 9: Veterans and Rising Stars
March 9 features actor Joyce Van Patten at 92 and Trish Van Devere at 85. Singer John Cale of The Velvet Underground turns 84, as does Mark Lindsay of Paul Revere and the Raiders. TV anchor Charles Gibson is 83, guitarist Robin Trower is 81, and Jimmie Fadden of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is 78. Jeffrey Osborne celebrates 78, Linda Fiorentino is 68, and Tom Amandes is 67. Rusty Hendrix of Confederate Railroad is 66, Juliette Binoche turns 62, and Robert Sledge of Ben Folds Five is 58. Shannon Leto of 30 Seconds To Mars is 56, Emmanuel Lewis is 55, and Jean Louisa Kelly is 54. Kerr Smith and Oscar Isaac both turn 47, with comedian Jordan Klepper also at 47. Rapper Chingy is 46, Matthew Gray Gubler is 46, and Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory is 45. Ben Tanner of Alabama Shakes is 43, Brittany Snow is 40, Bow Wow is 39, and YG is 36. Luis Armand Garcia is 34, and Cierra Ramirez is 31.
March 10: Action Heroes and Music Maestros
March 10 includes bluegrass musician Norman Blake at 88, actor Chuck Norris at 86, and singer Dean Torrence at 86. Katharine Houghton is 84, Richard Gant is 82, and Tom Scholz of Boston is 79. Barbara Corcoran turns 77, Aloma Wright is 76, and Gary Louris of The Jayhawks is 71. Shannon Tweed is 69, Sharon Stone is 68, and Gail Greenwood of L7 is 66. Magician Lance Burton and Jasmine Guy are both 64, Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam is 63, and Rick Rubin is 63. Edie Brickell turns 60, Stephen Mailer is 60, and Philip Anthony-Rodriguez is 58. Paget from "Criminal Minds" is 57, Jon Hamm is 55, and Timbaland is 54. Cristian de la Fuente is 52, Jerry Horton of Papa Roach is 51, and Jeff Branson is 49. Robin Thicke and Bree Turner are both 49, Michael Barnes of Red is 47, and Edi Gathegi is 47. Thomas Middleditch is 44, Carrie Underwood is 43, Olivia Wilde is 42, and Emeli Sande is 39. Rachel Reinert is 37, Jared Hampton of LANCO is 35, and Emily Osment is 34.
March 11: Journalists and Entertainment Giants
March 11 features TV journalist Sam Donaldson at 92, Tricia O'Neil at 81, and Mark Metcalf at 80. Mark Stein of Vanilla Fudge is 79, Bobby McFerrin is 76, and Jerry Zucker is 76. Cheryl Lynn is 75, Susan Richardson is 74, and Jimmy Iovine is 73. Jimmy Fortune of The Statler Brothers is 71, Nina Hagen is 71, and Elias Koteas is 65. Peter Berg and Jeffrey Nordling are both 64, Alex Kingston is 63, and Wallace Langham is 61. John Barrowman is 59, Lisa Loeb is 58, and Al Gamble of St. Paul and the Broken Bones is 57. Pete Droge and Terrence Howard are both 57, Rami Jaffee of Foo Fighters is 57, and Johnny Knoxville is 55. Joel and Benji Madden of Good Charlotte are 47, David Anders is 44, and LeToya Luckett is 44. Thora Birch and Melissa Rycroft are both 43, Rob Brown is 42, and Jodie Comer is 33.
March 12: Legends and Modern Favorites
March 12 includes Barbara Feldon at 93, Liza Minnelli at 80, and James Taylor at 78. Bill Payne of Little Feat is 77, Jon Provost is 76, and Steve Harris of Iron Maiden is 70. Lesley Manville and Marlon Jackson are both 69, Jerry Levine is 69, and Jason Beghe is 67. Courtney B. Vance is 66, Titus Welliver is 64, and Julia Campbell is 63. Jake Weber is 63, Aaron Eckhart is 58, and Graham Coxon of Blur is 57. Tommy Bales of Flynnville Train is 53, Rhys Coiro is 47, and Holly Williams is 45. Samm Levine is 44, Jaimie Alexander is 42, Tyler Patrick Jones is 32, and Kendall Applegate is 27.
March 13: Songwriters and Actors
March 13 features songwriter Mike Stoller at 93, singer Candi Staton at 86, and actor William H. Macy at 76. Comedian Robin Duke is 72, Dana Delany is 70, and Adam Clayton of U2 is 66. Terence Blanchard is 64, Christopher Collet is 58, and Matt McDonough of Mudvayne is 57. Annabeth Gish and Tracy Wells are both 55, Common and Khujo of Goodie Mob are both 54, and Glenn Lewis is 51. Natalie and Nicole Albino of Nina Sky are 42, Noel Fisher is 42, and Emile Hirsch is 41.
March 14: Cinematic Greats and Music Stars
March 14 rounds out the week with actor Michael Caine at 93, country singer Michael Martin Murphey at 81, and Walt Parazaider at 81. Steve Kanaly is 80, Billy Crystal is 78, and Rick Dees is 75. Jann Browne is 72, Adrian Zmed is 72, and Tamara Tunie is 67. Elise Neal is 60, Gary Anthony Williams is 60, and Megan Follows is 58. Michael Bland of Soul Asylum is 57, Kristian Bush of Sugarland is 56, and Betsy Brandt is 53. Grace Park is 52, Daniel Gillies is 50, and Corey Stoll is 50. Chris Klein is 49, Ryan Cartwright is 45, and Kate Maberly is 44. Taylor Hanson of Hanson is 43, Jamie Bell is 40, Este Haim of Haim is 40, and Ansel Elgort is 32.
This week's celebrity birthdays showcase a rich tapestry of talent, from seasoned veterans to emerging stars, all contributing to the vibrant world of entertainment.
