Find out which celebrities are celebrating their birthdays today, January 6th! This daily updated list includes notable figures like Rowan Atkinson, Julie Chen Moonves, and more, along with interesting facts about each one.
Rowan Atkinson, best known for his comedic roles in “Mr. Bean” and “Blackadder,” celebrates his 70th birthday today. Surprisingly, before pursuing acting, Atkinson earned a degree in electrical engineering.
Norman Reedus, the fan-favorite Daryl Dixon from “The Walking Dead,” turns 56. While he plays a rugged Southern character, Reedus was actually born and raised in Hollywood, Florida.
Julie Chen Moonves, long-time host of “Big Brother,” is celebrating her 54th birthday. Beyond her reality TV hosting duties, Chen Moonves has also showcased her culinary expertise as a host on “Iron Chef America.”
Eddie Redmayne, the Oscar-winning actor known for his roles in “The Theory of Everything” and “The Danish Girl,” turns 43 today. He recently starred in the thriller series “The Day of the Jackal,” showcasing his versatility as an actor.
“Saturday Night Live” alum Kate McKinnon celebrates her 41st birthday. The comedic actress is set to star in the upcoming film adaptation of the popular video game “Minecraft.”
Many other celebrities share January 6th as their birthday, including musician Joey, the CowPolka King (76), singer Kim Wilson of the Fabulous Thunderbirds (74), country singer Jett Williams (72), singer Kathy Sledge of Sister Sledge (66), chef Nigella Lawson (65), singer Eric Williams of BLACKstreet (65), actor Danny Pintauro (49), actor Rinko Kikuchi (44), actor Diona Reasonover (41), and singer Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys (39). Historically significant figures born on this day include Joan of Arc, Heinrich Schliemann, Carl Sandburg, John Singleton, and Aron Eisenberg.
