Celebrity Birthdays: Jan 18-24 – Hargitay, Parton & More

January Birthdays: Dolly Parton, Neil Diamond, and a Star-Studded Lineup

A wealth of talent celebrates another year this week, with icons like Dolly Parton and Neil Diamond marking milestone birthdays alongside a diverse range of actors, musicians, and comedians. From silver screen legends to chart-topping artists, January 18-24 is a time for recognizing the contributions of some of the most beloved figures in entertainment.

January 18: A Mix of Music and Comedy

The week kicks off with a vibrant array of birthdays, including singer-songwriter Bobby Goldsboro turning 85. Comedian-singer Brett Hudson of the Hudson Brothers celebrates his 73rd, while actor-director Kevin Costner reaches 71. Country music fans will also recognize Mark Collie, the “Nashville” star, who is 70. Acclaimed actor Mark Rylance, known for his roles in “Bridge of Spies” and “The Other Boleyn Girl,” turns 66. Further down the list, “Little House on the Prairie”’s Alison Arngrim is 64, and “Absolutely Fabulous” star Jane Horrocks is 62. Comedian Dave Attell (“Insomniac”) reaches 61, as does actor Jesse L. Martin (“The Irrational,” “Law & Order”) at 57. The music scene is well-represented with rapper DJ Quik (56), Jonathan Davis of Korn (55), Christian Burns of BBMak (52), and Derek Richardson (“Men in Trees”) at 50. Actor-screenwriter Jason Segel (“Shrinking,” “How I Met Your Mother”) is 46, while singer-actor Samantha Mumba is 43. Rounding out the day are actors Ashleigh Murray (“Riverdale”) at 38, Zeeko Zaki (“FBI,” “24: Legacy”) at 36, and Mateus Ward (“Hostages”) at 27.

January 19: Hollywood Royalty and Music Legends

January 19 brings a wave of classic Hollywood glamour, led by actress Tippi Hedren at a remarkable 96 years old. Director Richard Lester, famed for “A Hard Day’s Night” and the “Superman” films, is 94. Actor-singer Michael Crawford celebrates his 84th birthday, alongside actress Shelley Fabares at 82. Of course, no birthday list would be complete without Dolly Parton, the country music icon, who turns 80. TV chef Paula Deen also joins the 79th birthday club, while singers Martha Davis of The Motels and Dewey Bunnell of America both reach 74. Actor Desi Arnaz Jr. is 73, and “Sons of Anarchy” and “Married… With Children” star Katey Sagal is 72. Comedian Paul Rodriguez (“a.k.a. Pablo”) turns 71, and keyboardist Mickey Virtue of UB40 is 69. Actors Paul McCrane (“ER”) and William Ragsdale (“Fright Night,” “Herman’s Head”) both celebrate their 65th birthdays. The music world is also honored with Whitfield Crane of Ugly Kid Joe (58), Trey Lorenz (57), Shawn Wayans (“White Chicks,” “Scary Movie”) (55), John Wozniak of Marcy Playground (55), Drea de Matteo (“Joey,” “The Sopranos”) (54), Frank Caliendo (“Frank TV,” “Mad TV”) (52), Drew Powell (“Gotham”) and Marsha Thomason (“Las Vegas”) (both 50), Bitsie Tulloch (“Grimm”) (45), Jodie Sweetin (“Full House”) (44), and director Damien Chazelle (“La La Land”) (41). Actors Shaunette Renee Wilson (“The Resident”) (36), Briana Henry (“General Hospital”) (34), Logan Lerman (“Percy Jackson” films) (34), rapper Taylor Bennett (30), and Lidya Jewett (“Hidden Figures”) (19) complete the day’s celebrations.

January 20: Rock Icons and Television Favorites

January 20 is a day for rock and roll enthusiasts, with Eric Stewart of 10cc and Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders reaching 81. Drummer George Grantham of Poco is 79, as is bassist Ian Hill of Judas Priest. Guitar legend Paul Stanley of Kiss also turns 74. Television personality Bill Maher celebrates his 70th, while actor Lorenzo Lamas is 68. “Desperate Housewives” star James Denton is 63, and bassist Greg K. of The Offspring is 61. Country singer John Michael Montgomery also turns 61, as does actor Rainn Wilson (“The Office”) at 60. “Clueless” actress Stacey Dash is 59, and actor Reno Wilson (“Mike and Molly”) is 57. Singers Edwin McCain and Skeet Ulrich both reach 56, while Questlove of The Roots is 55 and Rob Bourdon of Linkin Park is 47. The younger generation is represented by singer-songwriter Bonnie McKee (42), country singer Brantley Gilbert (41), Kevin Parker of Tame Impala (40), and actor Evan Peters (“American Horror Story”) (39).

January 21: Opera, Film, and Music Stars Align

Opera takes center stage with Placido Domingo celebrating his 85th birthday. Actress Jill Eikenberry is 79, and guitarist Jim Ibbotson of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is also 79. Singer-songwriter Billy Ocean turns 76, while actors Robby Benson and Geena Davis both reach 70. “NYPD Blue”’s Charlotte Ross is 58, and singer Marc Gay of Shai is 57. Actors Karina Lombard (“The L Word”) and Ken Leung (“Marvel’s Inhumans,” “Lost”) are both 56, as is rapper Levirt of B-Rock and the Bizz. Drummer Mark Trojanowski of Sister Hazel is also 56, while singer Cat Power is 54. DJ Chris Kilmore of Incubus is 53, and Emma Bunton (Baby Spice) of the Spice Girls is 50. “Wendell & Vinnie” and “iCarly”’s Jerry Trainor is 49, and Nokio of Dru Hill is 47. Actors Izabella Miko (“Coyote Ugly”) is 45, and Luke Grimes (“Yellowstone,” “Fifty Shades”) is 42. Feliz Ramirez (“Grand Hotel”) rounds out the day at 34.

January 22: Journey, Alabama, and a Culinary Icon

Singer Steve Perry of Journey turns 77, while bassist Teddy Gentry of Alabama is 74. Director Jim Jarmusch (“Broken Flowers,” “Stranger Than Paradise”) is 73, and actor John Wesley Shipp (“The Flash,” “Dawson’s Creek”) is 71. Actress Linda Blair is 67, and rapper-actor DJ Jazzy Jeff is 61. Actors Diane Lane and country singer Regina Nicks of Regina Regina both celebrate their 61st birthdays. A culinary star also joins the list: Guy Fieri is 58. “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” and “The Wonder Years” actress Olivia D’Abo is 57, and “The Michael J. Fox Show”’s Katie Finneran is 55. “Suits” actor Gabriel Macht is 54, and Balthazar Getty is 51. Actors Christopher Kennedy Masterson (“Malcolm in the Middle”) is 46, and Lizz Wright is 46. Singers Willa Ford and actress Beverley Mitchell (“Seventh Heaven”) are both 45, as is guitarist Ben Moody of The Fallen (formerly of Evanescence). Actor-singer Phoebe Strole (“Glee”) is 43, while rapper Logic is 36 and Sami Gayle (“Blue Bloods”) is 30.

January 23: Golden Age Stars and Television Mainstays

The day honors a true Hollywood veteran with actor-director Lou Antonio (“Cool Hand Luke”) turning 92. Jazz vibraphonist Gary Burton is 83, and bassist-keyboardist Bill Cunningham of The Box Tops is 76. “MacGyver” star Richard Dean Anderson is 76, and Robin Zander of Cheap Trick is 73. Singer Anita Baker is 68, and bassist Earl Falconer of UB40 is 67. “black-ish” actor Peter Mackenzie is 65, and “House of Cards” and “Boardwalk Empire”’s Boris McGiver is 64. “American Dreams” and “NYPD Blue” actress Gail O’Grady is 63, and Mariska Hargitay (“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”) is 62. Singer Marc Nelson (Az Yet) is 55, and former “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell is 52. “Beverly Hills, 90210”’s Tiffani Thiessen is 52, and Nick Harmer of Death Cab for Cutie is 51. Lindsey Kraft (“Living Biblically”) completes the day at 45.

January 24: A Grand Finale of Celebrations

The week concludes with a remarkable group of birthdays, starting with fiddler Doug Kershaw at 90. Singers Ray Stevens and Neil Diamond both turn 87, and Aaron Neville is 85. “Twin Peaks” and “Slap Shot” actor Michael Ontkean is 80, and country singer-songwriter Becky Hobbs is 76. Comedian Yakov Smirnoff is 75, and actor William Allen Young (“Code Black,” “Moesha”) is 72. Keyboardist Jools Holland (Squeeze) is 68, and actress Nastassja Kinski is 65. Drummer Keech Rainwater of Lonestar is 63, and comedian Phil LaMarr (“Mad TV”) is 59. Singer Sleepy Brown of Society of Soul is 56, and actors Matthew Lillard (“Scooby-Doo,” “She’s All That”) and Merrilee McCommas (“Friday Night Lights,” “Family Law”) are both 56. Singer Beth Hart is 54, and “The Office”’s Ed Helms is 52. Actors Christina Moses (“A Million Little Things”) is 48, Tatyana Ali (“The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”) is 47, and Carrie Coon (“The Gilded Age,” “Leftovers”) is 45. Daveed Diggs (“black-ish”) is 44, Justin Baldoni (“Jane The Virgin”) is 42, and Mischa Barton (“The O.C.”) is 40.