Birthdays

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Tom Brokaw Age: 72 Occupation: Television Journalist and Author Known For: Being the anchor and managing editor of ‘NBC Nightly News’ from 1982 to 2004, writing ‘The Greatest Generation’ and other books, receiving countless awards and honors, and currently serving as a Special Correspondent for NBC News

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Hank Aaron Age: 78 Occupation: Baseball Legend Known For: Helping to break the color barrier in baseball, breaking the career home run record set by Babe Ruth, being the only player in history to hit 30 or more home runs in a season at least 15 times, holding a slew of other MLB records, and being widely considered one of the greatest

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Alice Cooper Age: 64 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician Known For: His macabre stage shows featuring guillotines, electric chairs and fake blood, his hits ‘Eighteen,’ ‘School’s Out’ and ‘No More Mr. Nice Guy,’ his love of golf, and his social and witty persona offstage

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Portia de Rossi Age: 39 Occupation: Actress Known For: Her roles as lawyer Nelle Porter on ‘Ally McBeal’ and Lindsay Bluth Fünke on the cult-favorite sitcom ‘Arrested Development,’ appearing in other shows like ‘Better Off Ted’ and ‘Nip/Tuck,’ and her marriage to comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Gene Hackman Age: 82 Occupation: Actor Known For: Oscar-winning performances in ‘The French Connection’ and ‘Unforgiven,’ starring in other notable films including ‘Superman,’ ‘Hoosiers,’ ‘Mississippi Burning’ and ‘The Royal Tenenbaums,’ and recently sustaining minor injuries when he was struck by a car while bicycling

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Tom Selleck Age: 67 Occupation: Actor Known For: Starring as the title character on the series ‘Magnum, P.I.,’ playing Monica’s adorable boyfriend Richard on ‘Friends,’ appearing in movies like ‘Three Men and a Baby,’ currently portraying NYPD Police Commissioner Frank Reagan on the CBS drama ‘Blue Bloods,’ and his signature mustache

Alan Alda Age: 76 Occupation: Actor, Director and Screenwriter Known For: Brilliantly portraying Dr. Hawkeye Pierce in the iconic TV series ‘M*A*S*H,’ being the first person to win Emmy Awards for acting, writing and directing the same series, appearing in other shows like ‘The West Wing’ and ’30 Rock,’ starring in scores of movies, and his work for women’s rights

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Mikhail Baryshnikov Age: Dancer, Choreographer and Actor Occupation: 64 Known For: Being one of the greatest and most legendary male ballet dancers of all time, being the artistic director of the American Ballet Theatre, and an acting career that includes an Oscar nomination for ‘The Turning Point’ and a multi-episode gig on ‘Sex and

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Eddie Van Halen Age: 57 Occupation: Guitar God Known For: Being one of the most influential, original, and talented rock guitarists of the 20th century, co-founding the legendary band Van Halen, songs like ‘Runnin’ with the Devil,’ ‘Jump’ and ‘Right Now,’ and a former marriage to lookalike actress Valerie Bertinelli

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Alicia Keys Age: 31 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician Known For: Selling 30 million albums worldwide, winning a boatload of Grammys, charting singles like ‘Fallin’,’ ‘A Woman’s Worth,’ ‘If I Ain’t Got You’ and ‘No One,’ and her marriage to producer Swizz Beatz

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Neil Diamond Age: 71 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician Known For: Being the third most successful adult contemporary artist ever on the Billboard chart with dozens of hits including the chart-toppers ‘Cracklin Rosie,’ ‘Song Sung Blue,’ ‘Desiree,’ ‘You Don’t Bring Me Flowers,’ ‘Love On The Rocks,’ ‘America,’ ‘Yesterday’s Song

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Rutger Hauer Age: 68 Occupation: Actor Known For: Appearing in films like ‘Blade Runner,’ ‘Sin City,’ ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Batman Begins,’ and being a dedicated environmentalist who also founded the Rutger Hauer Starfish Association, an AIDS awareness organization