The first week of February is full of birthdays for some of Hollywood’s most talented celebrities. Happy Birthday to These Hollywood Stars. From actors and singers to comedians and directors, these stars have made their mark on the entertainment industry and beyond.
Let’s look at who is celebrating their birthday this week and what they have been up to lately.
Happy Birthday to These Hollywood Stars
Feb. 4
Jerry Adler (95): The veteran actor, best known for his roles in “The Good Wife” and “The Sopranos”, is still active in the business. He recently appeared in the comedy series “Younger” and the drama film “The Trial of the Chicago 7”.
Alice Cooper (76): The rock legend, famous for his shock rock style and hits like “School’s Out” and “Poison,” is still rocking the stage. He released his 21st solo album, “Detroit Stories,” on Feb. 26 and plans to tour with his band later this year.
Natalie Imbruglia (49): The Australian singer and actress who rose to fame with her 1997 hit “Torn” is back with new music. She announced her sixth studio album, “Firebird,” which will be released on Sept. 24 and features collaborations with Albert Hammond Jr., Romeo Stodart, and KT Tunstall.
Gavin DeGraw (47): The pop-rock singer and songwriter, known for his songs like “I Don’t Want to Be” and “Not Over You”, is working on his seventh studio album. He also launched a podcast with his brother Joey called “Where’s the Beat?” about music, life, and everything in between.
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Feb. 5
Christopher Guest (76): The actor, director, and comedian famous for his mockumentaries like “This Is Spinal Tap” and “Best in Show,” is also a musician and a composer. He recently composed the music for the Netflix series “The Queen’s Gambit,” which won him a Golden Globe nomination.
Jennifer Jason Leigh (62): The Oscar-nominated actress, who has starred in films like “The Hateful Eight” and “Single White Female,” is also a voice actress and a producer. She recently voiced the character of Dr. Ventress in the animated series “The Midnight Gospel” and produced the film “Possessor,” directed by her son Brandon Cronenberg.
Michael Sheen (55): The Welsh actor, who has portrayed real-life figures like Tony Blair and David Frost, is also a stage actor and an activist. He recently starred in the Amazon series “Good Omens” and the Netflix film “The Prom”. He also founded the End High-Cost Credit Alliance, which aims to tackle the problem of predatory lending in the U.K.
Darren Criss (37): The Emmy-winning actor and singer, who rose to fame with his role in “Glee,” is also a songwriter and producer. He recently co-created and starred in the Quibi series “Royalties,” which follows the lives of two struggling songwriters. He also launched a Broadway-themed podcast with his wife Mia called “That Thing I Do.”
Feb. 6
Tom Brokaw (84): The legendary journalist and author, who anchored N.B.C. Nightly News for 22 years, is also a Peabody and Emmy award winner. He recently published his seventh book, “The Fall of Richard Nixon: A Reporter Remembers Watergate,” which recounts his experience covering the historic scandal.
Axl Rose (62): The lead singer and co-founder of Guns N’ Roses, one of the most influential rock bands of all time, is also a songwriter and producer. He recently reunited with his original bandmates Slash and Duff McKagan for the “Not in This Lifetime” tour, the third highest-grossing tour ever.
Rick Astley (58): The British singer and songwriter who became a pop icon with his 1987 hit “Never Gonna Give You Up” is a radio host and a philanthropist. He recently released his ninth studio album, “The Best of Me,” which features his classic songs and new versions. He also hosts a weekly show on Magic Radio and supports various charities, such as Nordoff Robbins and Cancer Research U.K. Happy Birthday to These Hollywood Stars.
Amy Robach (51): The T.V. journalist and anchor, who currently co-hosts A.B.C.’s “20/20” and reports for “Good Morning America,” is also a cancer survivor and an advocate. She recently published her memoir, “Better: How I Let Go of Control, Held On to Hope, and Found Joy in My Darkest Hour,” which chronicles her battle with breast cancer and her journey to recovery.
Feb. 7:
Saxophonist Brian Travers of UB40 is 59. Comedian Robert Smigel (Triumph the Insult Comic Dog) is 58. Actor James Spader is 58. Country singer Garth Brooks is 56. Keyboardist David Bryan of Bon Jovi is 56. Comedian Chris Rock is 53.
Actor Jason Gedrick (”Windfall,” `’Boomtown”) is 51. Guitarist Wes Borland of Limp Bizkit is 43. Bassist Tom Blankenship of My Morning Jacket is 40. Actor Ashton Kutcher is 40. Actress Tina Majorino (”Napoleon Dynamite,” `’Veronica Mars”) is 33. Actress Deborah Ann Woll (”True Blood”) is 33. Happy Birthday to These Hollywood Stars.
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Feb. 8:
Composer-conductor John Williams is 86. ABC News anchor Ted Koppel is 78. Actor Nick Nolte is 77. Comedian Robert Klein is 76. Actress Mary Steenburgen is 65. Actor Henry Czerny (”Revenge,” ’The Tudors”) is 59. Singer Vince Neil of Motley Crue is 57.
Singer-guitarist Sammy Llanas of The BoDeans is 57. Actress Missy Yager (”Manchester By The Sea”) is 50. Guitarist Keith Nelson (Buckcherry) is 49. Musician Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo of Daft Punk is 44. Actor Seth Green (”Austin Powers,” `’Buffy The Vampire Slayer”) is 44.
Actor Josh Morrow (”The Young and the Restless”) is 44. Bassist Phoenix of Linkin Park is 41. Actor Jim Parrack (”True Blood”) is 37. Happy Birthday to These Hollywood Stars.
Feb. 9:
News correspondent Roger Mudd is 90. Actress Janet Suzman is 79. Singer Carole King is 76. Singer Barbara Lewis is 75. Actor Joe Pesci is 75. Actress Mia Farrow is 73. Singer Joe Ely is 71. Actress Judith Light is 69. Saxophonist Dennis “D.T.” Thomas of Kool and the Gang is 67.
Sax player Steve Wilson is 57. Country singer Travis Tritt is 55. Actress Julie Warner (”Nip/Tuck,” `’Family Law”) is 53. Actress Sharon Case (”The Young and the Restless”) is 47. Actor Jason George is 46. Actor Charlie Day (”It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”) is 42.
Singer Chad Wolf of Carolina Liar is 42. Actor A.J. Buckley (” C.S.I.: N.Y.”) is 41. Guitarist Richard On of O.A.R. is 39. Actor Tom Hiddleston (T.V.’s “The Night Manager,” film’s “The Avengers”) is 37. Actor David Gallagher (”Seventh Heaven”) is 33. Actor Michael B. Jordan (”Creed,” `’Fruitvale Station”) is 31. Happy Birthday to These Hollywood Stars.
Feb. 10:
Actor Robert Wagner is 88. Guitarist Don Wilson of The Ventures is 85. Singer Roberta Flack is 81. Singer Jimmy Merchant of Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers is 78. Bassist Bob Spalding of The Ventures is 71.
Country singer Lionel Cartwright is 58. “Good Morning America” co-host George Stephanopoulos is 57. Actress Laura Dern is 51. Country singer Dude Mowrey is 46. Actor Jason Olive (”For Better or Worse) is 46. Actress Elizabeth Banks is 44. Actress Julia Pace Mitchell (”The Young and the Restless”) is 40. Happy Birthday to These Hollywood Stars.
Actress Uzo Aduba (”Orange is the New Black”) is 37. Actor Max Brown (”Beauty and the Beast,” `’The Tudors”) is 37. Actor Barry Sloane (”Revenge”) is 37. Actor Trevante Rhodes (”Moonlight”) is 28. Actress Emma Roberts (”American Horror Story,” `’We’re the Millers”) is 27.
Actress Chloe Grace Moretz (”Hugo”) is 21. Actress Yara Shahidi (”black-ish”) is 18. Happy Birthday to These Hollywood Stars.
