JANUARY 8TH 2025: MYCELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

Musicians and Singers:

• R. Kelly (born 1967): American singer-songwriter and record producer known for hits like “I Believe I Can Fly.” 
• Shirley Bassey (born 1937): Welsh singer renowned for recording the theme songs to multiple James Bond films, including “Goldfinger.” 
• Preme (born 1986): Canadian rapper, singer, and songwriter formerly known as P Reign.Elvis Presley (1935–1977): Iconic American singer and actor, often referred to as the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.”
• David Bowie (1947–2016): Influential English singer-songwriter and actor, known for his innovative music and alter egos like Ziggy Stardust.
• Shirley Bassey (born 1937): Welsh singer renowned for recording the theme songs to multiple James Bond films, including “Goldfinger.”
• Robby Krieger (born 1946): American guitarist and songwriter, best known as the guitarist for The Doors.
• Mike Reno (born 1955): Canadian musician, lead singer of the rock band Loverboy.
• Ron Sexsmith (born 1964): Canadian singer-songwriter known for his melodic pop-folk music.
• Jenny Lewis (born 1976): American singer-songwriter and actress, former lead singer of the indie rock band Rilo Kiley.
• Noah Cyrus (born 2000): American singer, songwriter, and actress; younger sister of Miley Cyrus.
• Damiano David (born 1999): Italian singer-songwriter, lead vocalist of the rock band Måneskin.

Actors and Actresses:

• Windell Middlebrooks (born 1979): American actor best known for his role as the delivery man in the Miller High Life beer commercials.
• Ryan Destiny (born 1995): American actress, singer, and songwriter known for her role in the TV series “Star.” 
• Stephen Hawking (1942–2018): Renowned theoretical physicist and author of “A Brief History of Time.”
• Graham Chapman (1941–1989): English comedian, writer, and actor, member of the comedy group Monty Python.
• Harriet Sansom Harris (born 1955): American actress known for her roles in “Desperate Housewives” and “Frasier.”
• Michelle Forbes (born 1965): American actress recognized for her work in “True Blood” and “The Killing.”
• Freddie Stroma (born 1987): English actor known for roles in “Harry Potter” series and “Bridgerton.”
• Gaby Hoffmann (born 1982): American actress known for her roles in “Transparent” and “Girls.”
• Sarah Polley (born 1979): Canadian actress, writer, and director known for “Away from Her” and “Stories We Tell.”
• Sam Riley (born 1980): English actor and singer, known for his role in “Control.”

Athletes:

• Mike Cameron (born 1973): American former Major League Baseball outfielder who played for several teams, including the Seattle Mariners and New York Mets. Lawrence Rowe (born 1949): Jamaican former cricketer, considered one of the finest West Indian batsmen.
• Bruce Sutter (1953–2022): American professional baseball pitcher, notable for his time in Major League Baseball.
• Dwight Clark (1957–2018): American football wide receiver, famous for “The Catch” in the 1981 NFC Championship Game.
• Marco Fu (born 1978): Professional snooker player from Hong Kong.
• Adrián López (born 1988): Spanish professional footballer who plays as a forward.
• Koke (born 1992): Spanish professional footballer, plays as a midfielder for Atlético Madrid and the Spanish national team.
• William Karlsson (born 1993): Swedish professional ice hockey player, known for playing with the Vegas Golden Knights.

Influencers and Media Personalities:

• Valkyrae (born 1992): American online streamer and YouTuber, co-owner of 100 Thieves.
• Zarbruh (born 2000): American TikTok star known for his comedic and lip-sync videos.

Comedians:

• Soupy Sales (1926–2009): American comedian and actor, known for his children’s television show “Lunch with Soupy Sales.”

Activists and Politicians:

• Zora Neale Hurston (born 1891): African-American author, anthropologist, and filmmaker, best known for her novel “Their Eyes Were Watching God.”
• Junichirō Koizumi (born 1942): Japanese politician, served as the 56th Prime Minister of Japan from 2001 to 2006.