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Celebrity Birthdays for May 22 – Naomi Campbell, Ginnifer Goodwin and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:30:06 +0000

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

Naomi Campbell
Age: 42
Occupation: Supermodel
Known For: Being part of an elite group that came to be known as “supermodels” in the 1980s and 1990s, being one of the first prominent black models, appearing in George Michael’s ‘Freedom! ’90′ video, previous relationships with celebs like Mike Tyson and Robert De Niro, and having a legendarily nasty temper

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Celebrity Birthdays for May 21 – Mr. T, Lisa Edelstein and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:30:41 +0000

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

Mr. T
Age: 60
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His role as B. A. Baracus on the series ‘The A-Team’ and as boxer Clubber Lang in the movie ‘Rocky III,’ his appearances as a professional wrestler, his mohawk and gold jewelry, and starring on the reality show ‘I Pity the Fool,’ which borrowed his trademark catchphrase

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Celebrity Birthdays for May 16 – Janet Jackson, Tori Spelling and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:30:34 +0000

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

Janet Jackson
Age: 47
Occupation: Singer, Dancer and Actress
Known For: Dozens of hit singles including ‘Control,’ ‘Rhythm Nation’ and ‘That’s the Way Love Goes,’ early TV roles on ‘Good Times’ and ‘Fame,’ movie work in ‘Poetic Justice’ and the ‘Why Did I Get Married?’ film franchise, being of the world’s most awarded artists, and of course being the late Michael Jackson’s little sister

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Celebrity Birthdays for May 15 – Wavy Gravy, Brian Eno and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:30:01 +0000

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

Wavy Gravy
Age: 76
Occupation: Cultural Icon
Known For: His hippie appearance, personality and beliefs, dressing as a clown during political protests because he felt he was less likely to be arrested that way, being the official clown of the Grateful Dead, co-founding organizations including Camp Winnarainbow and the activist commune Hog Farm, and hosting two shows on Sirius Satellite Radio’s “Jam On” station

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Celebrity Birthdays for May 14 – George Lucas, Mark Zuckerberg and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:30:01 +0000

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

George Lucas
Age: 68
Occupation: Writer, Producer and Director
Known For: Creating the ‘Star Wars’ franchise, endlessly tinkering with it to the great annoyance of fans, co-creating the ‘Indiana Jones’ franchise along with Steven Spielberg, directing films like ‘American Graffiti,’ and being the founder, chairman and CEO of Lucasfilm

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Celebrity Birthdays for May 11 – Martha Quinn, Cory Monteith and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:30:32 +0000

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

Martha Quinn
Age: 53
Occupation: Television and Radio Personality
Known For: Being one of the five original VJs on MTV, where her girl-next-door personality made her the object of affection for 1980s schoolboys everywhere, and currently hosting ‘Martha Stewart Presents’ on the Sirius satellite radio ’80s on 8 channel

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Celebrity Birthdays for May 10 – Bono, Young MC and More

Kathy Landin — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:30:04 +0000

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

Bono
Age: 52
Occupation: Singer
Known For: Being the outspoken frontman for U2 and the world’s richest rock star, leading the group to 22 Grammys (more than any other rock band), being nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, and tirelessly tackling many humanitarian causes.

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Celebrity Birthdays for May 9 – Billy Joel, Rosario Dawson and More

Kathy Landin — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:30:49 +0000

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

Billy Joel
Age: 63
Occupation: Singer
Known For: Winning six Grammy Awards out of 23 Grammy nominations, well-known and timeless hits like ‘Piano Man,’ ‘Only the Good Die Young,’ ‘For the Longest Time,’ ‘She’s Always a Woman,’ and ‘You May Be Right,’ and getting kicked out of Christie Brinkley’s uptown world.

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George 'Goober' Lindsey From 'The Andy Griffith Show' Dies at 83

Townsquare Staff — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:02:52 +0000

George Lindsey, best known for his portrayal as the dense but gentle “Goober Pyle” on ‘The Andy Griffith Show,’ has died after suffering from a brief illness. He was 83 years old.

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Celebrity Birthdays for May 7 – Breckin Meyer, Motorhead's Phil Campbell and More

Nick Romano — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:29:01 +0000

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

Breckin Meyer
Age: 38
Occupation: Actor, writer and producer
Known For: Most recently playing lawyer Jared Franklin on the TNT drama ‘Franklin & Bash’; voicing and producing the animated show ‘Robot Chicken’; and starring in ‘Road Trip,’ ‘Rat Race’ and a string of 90s movies and TV series.

Phil Campbell
Age: 51
Occupation: Rock guitarist
Known For: Playing lead guitar in the rock band Motorhead, recruiting ex-Saxon drummer Peter Gill into the group, and most recently laying down the guitar lines for ‘The World Is Yours’ album.

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Celebrity Birthdays for May 4 – Mike Dirnt of Green Day, Lance Bass and More

Kathy Landin — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:30:06 +0000

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

Mike Dirnt
Age: 40
Occupation: Rock musician
Known For: Co-founding and playing bass for Green Day, co-writing lyrics for some of the bands songs, creating the baselines for all of the bands songs, and making the noise “dirnt dirnt dirnt” while plucking an air base in high school to earn the creative nickname “Dirnt.”

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Celebrity Birthdays for May 3 – Frankie Valli, Cheryl Burke and More

Kathy Landin — Thu, 03 May 2012 12:30:27 +0000

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

Frankie Valli
Age: 78
Occupation: Singer
Known For: Being the unbelievably high-voiced frontman of The Four Seasons, scoring 29 top 40 hits with that group and then nine top 40 hits as a solo artist, making teeny-boppers fall in love with him with songs like ‘Rag Doll,’ ‘Walk Like a Man,’ ‘Sherry,’ and ‘December 1963 (Oh, What a Night),’ and for believing whole-heartedly that big girls don’t cry.

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Celebrity Birthdays for May 2 – Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Lily Allen and More

Kathy Landin — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:34:49 +0000

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

Dwayne Johnson
Age: 40
Occupation: Wrestler-turned-actor
Known For: His turn as pro wrestler ‘The Rock,’ for making the leap to the big screen in films like ‘The Scorpion King,’ ‘Walking Tall’ and ‘Fast Five,’ and changing his name more times than Elizabeth Taylor.

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Celebrity Birthdays for April 30 – Cloris Leachman, Johnny Galecki and More

Kathy Landin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:30:30 +0000

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

Cloris Leachman
Age: 86
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Winning an Oscar for her role as a supporting actress in the film ‘The Last Picture Show,’ as well as winning more Primetime Emmy Awards than any other actress, her memorable roles in the ‘Mary Tyler Moore’ spinoff ‘Phyllis’ and ‘The Facts of Life,’ being the oldest celebrity to dance on ABC’s ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ and having one of the dirtiest mouths in Hollywood.

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Celebrity Birthdays for April 27 – Jack Klugman, Casey Kasem and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:30:28 +0000

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

Jack Klugman
Age: 90
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Playing Tony Randall’s sloppy roommate Oscar Madison on the sitcom ‘The Odd Couple,’ starring in the drama series ‘Quincy, M.E.,’ movie roles in ’12 Angry Men’ and ‘Days of Wine and Roses,’ and his marriage to actress and frequent game-show panelist, the late Brett Somers

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Celebrity Birthdays for April 26 – Carol Burnett, Channing Tatum and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:15:50 +0000

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

Carol Burnett
Age: 79
Occupation: Actress, Comedienne, Singer and Writer
Known For: Her 11-year run on the brilliant variety program ‘The Carol Burnett Show,’ the famous ear-tug she always gave at the end of each show as a shout-out to her grandmother, film work in ‘The Four Seasons,’ ‘Annie’ and ‘Noises Off,’ and TV roles on ‘Mama’s Family,’ ‘Mad About You’ and ‘Glee’

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Celebrity Birthdays for April 25 – Al Pacino, Renée Zellweger and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:30:12 +0000

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

Al Pacino
Age: 72
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Winning an Oscar for his performance in ‘Scent of a Woman,’ other nominations for his roles in movies such as ‘The Godfather’ franchise, ‘Serpico,’ ‘Scarface’ and ‘Dog Day Afternoon,’ his Tony-winning stage work, and his previous relationships with actresses including Diane Keaton

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Celebrity Birthdays for April 24 – Barbra Streisand, Kelly Clarkson and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:30:53 +0000

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

Barbra Streisand
Age: 70
Occupation: Singer, Actress and Director
Known For: Holding the record for the most Top 10 albums of any female recording artist in history (a total of 32 since 1963), her Oscar-winning roles in ‘Funny Girl’ and ‘Hello, Dolly!,’ her marriage to actor James Brolin, her support of liberal causes far and wide, and being one of the few entertainers who’ve won an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award

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Celebrity Birthdays for April 23 – Michael Moore, Valerie Bertinelli and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:30:33 +0000

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

Michael Moore
Age: 58
Occupation: Filmmaker, Author and Activist
Known For: His successful and controversial documentaries ‘Fahrenheit 9/11,’ ‘Bowling for Columbine’ and ‘Sicko,’ writing and starring in the TV shows ‘TV Nation’ and ‘The Awful Truth,’ and being hated by conservatives even though he criticizes both ends of the political spectrum far more than his detractors seem to realize

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Celebrity Birthdays for April 20 – George Takei, Jessica Lange and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:30:43 +0000

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

George Takei
Age: 75
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His role as Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the USS Enterprise on the television series ‘Star Trek,’ his hilarious viral videos in support of gay rights, and having one of the best feeds on Twitter

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