Birthdays

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Tony Bennett Age: 86 Occupation: Singer Known For: His signature song ‘I Left My Heart in San Francisco,’ winning 17 Grammys and two Emmys, selling more than 50 million records worldwide, collaborating with dozens of other artists including Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga and Barbra Streisand, and just being impossibly cool

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Mary-Louise Parker Age: 48 Occupation: Actress Known For: Her Golden Globe-winning turn as Nancy Botwin on the Showtime series ‘Weeds,’ other TV roles in ‘The West Wing’ and ‘Angels in America,’ film appearances in ‘RED,’ ‘Fried Green Tomatoes’ and ‘Boys on the Side,’ and winning a Tony for her work in the 2001 play ‘Proof’ Kevin Smit

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Chuck D Age: 52 Occupation: Rapper, Producer and Activist Known For: Creating politically and socially-conscious music with the legendary rap group Public Enemy on controversial songs like ‘Don’t Believe the Hype’ and ’911 Is a Joke,’ co-hosting ‘Unfiltered’ on the now-defunct Air America radio network, and a famous appearance before

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: ‘ Wesley Snipes Age: 50 Occupation: Actor, Producer and Inmate Known For: Playing the title character in the ‘Blade’ film trilogy, other roles in ‘New Jack City,’ ‘To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar’ and ‘U.S. Marshals,’ and currently serving a three-year sentence for income tax evasion

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Arnold Schwarzenegger Age: 65 Occupation: Actor, Politician and Philanderer Known For: Roles in ‘Twins,’ ‘Conan the Barbarian’ and the ‘Terminator’ film franchise, being the 38th governor of California, and torpedoing his marriage to Maria Shriver when he fathered a child with the family housekeeper

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Maya Rudolph Age: 40 Occupation: Actress and Comedienne Known For: Seven years on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ roles in films like ‘Away We Go,’ ‘A Prairie Home Companion’ and ‘Bridesmaids,’ currently starring on the sitcom ‘Up All Night,’ and being the daughter of the late octave-shattering soul singer Minnie Riperton

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Mick Jagger Age: 69 Occupation: Singer and Songwriter Known For: More than 50 years as the lead singer of the iconic rock band The Rolling Stones, scores of classic rock hits including ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,’ ‘Honky Tonk Women,’ ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ and ‘Brown Sugar,’ his chicken-dance stage moves, and being allergic to monog

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Jennifer Lopez Age: 43 Occupation: Singer and Actress Known For: Hit songs like ‘Waiting for Tonight,’ ‘Jenny from the Block’ and ‘On the Floor,’ movie roles in ‘The Wedding Planner,’ ‘Maid in Manhattan’ and ‘Enough,’ recently quitting her gig as a judge on ‘American Idol,’ a former engagement to Ben Affleck, and a former marriage to

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: George Clinton Age: 71 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Producer Known For: Founding the groundbreaking funk bands Parliament and Funkadelic, his wildly flamboyant stage persona, solo R&B hits including ‘Atomic Dog,’ ‘Do Fries Go with That Shake?’ and ‘If Anybody Gets Funked Up (It’s Gonna Be You),’ and being a member of the Roc

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Carlos Santana Age: 65 Occupation: Guitarist Known For: Fusing rock and Latin influences while fronting the band Santana and during his long solo career, hits such as ‘Black Magic Woman,’ ‘Maria Maria’ and ‘Smooth,’ his 10 Grammy Awards, and his place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Brian May Age: 65 Occupation: Songwriter and Musician Known For: Playing guitar with the legendary band Queen and writing such hits as ‘We Will Rock You,’ ‘Who Wants to Live Forever,’ ‘Fat Bottomed Girls’ and ‘I Want it All,’ having a PhD in astrophysics, and being ranked No. 26 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 100 Greatest Gui

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Nelson Mandela Age: 94 Occupation: South African Activist and Politician Known For: His tireless anti-apartheid work, surviving 27 years in a brutal prison, being the first South African president elected in a fully representative democratic election, and receiving more than 250 awards over four decades including the Nobel Peace Prize