We wish a happy birthday to Rowan Atkinson, Julie Chen Moonves and all the other celebrities celebrating their birthday today. Check out our slideshow below to see photos of famous people turning a year older on January 6 and learn an interesting fact about each one.
For fans of this section, today we celebrate a milestone! It’s been ten years, January 6, 2015, since my first celebrity birthday list was published. What started as a simple list of celebrities and famous historical figures has grown into a daily column with photos, fun facts and more! Thank you for your loyalty over the years and here’s to a new decade. -Mike
Famous birthdays of January 6, 2024
Rowan Atkinson attends the photo screening of the film ‘Wonka’ in London, November 27, 2023. (Photo by Scott Garfitt/Invision/AP)Scott Garfitt/Invision/AP
Actor Rowan Atkinson turns 70
Fun fact: he has a degree in electrical engineering.
Norman Reedus participates in a discussion on “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon-The Book of Carol” during Comic-Con International, July 26, 2024, in San Diego. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP
Actor Norman Reedus turns 56
Fun fact: he’s from Hollywood, Florida.
Leslie Moonves and Julie Chen attend Wolfgang Puck’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star celebration ceremony on April 26, 2017, in Beverly Hills, CA. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP
TV presenter Julie Chen Moonves turns 54
Fun fact: In addition to hosting “Big Brother,” she also hosted “Iron Chef America.”
British actor Eddie Redmayne attends the premiere of “The Day of the Jackal” in London, October 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)AP
Actor Eddie Redmayne turns 43
Fun fact: he starred in the recent series “The Day of the Jackal”.
Actress Kate McKinnon attends the National Book Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on November 20, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)Andy Kropa/Invision/AP
Actress Kate McKinnon turns 41
-Fun fact: She will appear in the upcoming movie based on the game ‘Minecraft’.
Other celebrities celebrating their birthday today
Accordionist Joey, King CowPolka, of Riders in the Sky celebrates his 76th birthday. Singer Kim Wilson of the Fabulous Thunderbirds is 74 years old. Country singer Jett Williams is 72 years old. Singer Kathy Sledge of Sister Sledge is 66 years old. Chef Nigella Lawson is 65 years old. BLACKstreet singer Eric Williams is also 65 years old. Actor Danny Pintauro (“Who’s The Boss”) turns 49. Actress Rinko Kikuchi (“Babel”) is 44 years old. Actress Diona Reasonover (“NCIS”) is 41 years old. Arctic Monkeys singer Alex Turner is 39 years old.
Other popular or historical birthdays of January 6
Joan of Arc, Catholic saint
Heinrich Schliemann, archaeologist
Carl Sandburg, poet
John Singleton, director
Aron Eisenberg, actor
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Good to know
- Rowan Atkinson made an impact with his iconic comedic roles, including “Mr. Bean”.
- Norman Reedus is best known for his role as Daryl Dixon on “The Walking Dead”.
- Julie Chen Moonves got her start in television as a journalist before becoming a host.
- Rowan Atkinson’s electrical engineering degree is a testament to his varied skills.
- Kate McKinnon has won several Emmy Awards for her work on “Saturday Night Live.”
It is always fascinating to see how these celebrities multiply the facets of their career and influence different generations. As we celebrate their birthdays, we also reflect on their impact on popular culture and their contributions to the entertainment industry. What do you think about the evolution of celebrity careers over the years?
