Celebrity Birthdays: Week of Aug. 11-17

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 11-17:

Aug. 11: Songwriter Kenny Gamble of Gamble and Huff turns 81, as does bassist Jim Kale of the Guess Who. Country singer John Conlee celebrates his 78th birthday. Wrestler-actor Hulk Hogan is 71, and singer Joe Jackson turns 70. Brimming with talent, actor Viola Davis is 59, while actor-podcaster Joe Rogan hits 57. Sharing this day are actor Anna Gunn and actor Ashley Jensen, both aged 56, along with actor Sophie Okonedo and guitarist Charlie Sexton. Hip-hop artist Ali Shaheed Muhammad is 54, actor Nigel Harman marks 51, and actor Will Friedle is 48. Singer Ben Gibbard from Death Cab For Cutie turns 48, closely followed by actor Rob Kerkovich at 45 and actor Merritt Wever at 44. The spotlight also shines on actor Chris Hemsworth at 41, guitarist Heath Fogg at 40, and singer J-Boog at 39, joined by rapper Asher Roth. Actor Alyson Stoner rounds out the day at 31.

Aug. 12: Veteran actor George Hamilton turns 85, alongside actor Dana Ivey and actor Jennifer Warren, both marking 83. Legendary musician Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits is 75, and actor Jim Beaver celebrates 74, as does singer Kid Creole. More celebrants include actor Sam J. Jones at 70 and jazz guitarist Pat Metheny, also 70. Highlighting the day are actor Bruce Greenwood at 68, country singer Danny Shirley, guitarist Roy Hay, both 63, and rapper Sir Mix-a-Lot at 61. Actor Peter Krause celebrates 59, while actor Brent Sexton turns 57, paralleling actor Michael Ian Black, actor Yvette Nicole Brown, and actor Rebecca Gayheart who all turn 53. Actor Casey Affleck hits 49 and actor Maggie Lawson follows at 44. Actor Dominique Swain also turns 44, with actor Leah Pipes at 36, actor Lakeith Stanfield celebrating 33, and actor Cara Delevingne closing out with 32. Young talent comes from actor Imani Hakim at 31.

Aug. 13: Celebrated actor Kevin Tighe reaches 80, and opera singer Kathleen Battle turns 76. Director Paul Greengrass marks 69, and actor Danny Bonaduce turns 65. Notable birthdays also include actor Dawnn Lewis at 63, actor John Slattery at 62, actor Debi Mazar at 60, and actor Quinn Cummings at 57. Celebrating this day are actor Seana Kofoed at 54, country singer Andy Griggs at 51, drummer Mike Melancon at 46, and actor Kathryn Fiore at 45. The silver screen shines with actor Sebastian Stan at 42, actor Eme Ikwuakor at 40, and singer James Morrison, also 40. Actor Lennon Stella closes at 25.

Aug. 14: Iconic musician Dash Crofts of Seals and Crofts turns 86. Country singer Connie Smith celebrates 83, while multi-talented actor-musician Steve Martin reaches 79. Actor Antonio Fargas and bassist Larry Graham both turn 78, complemented by actor Susan St. James. Romance novelist Danielle Steel celebrates 77, accompanied by keyboardist Terry Adams at 76. Cartoonist Gary Larson of “The Far Side” is 74, followed by actor Carl Lumbly at 73 and actor Jackee Harry at 68. Many congrats to actor Marcia Gay Harden at 65, singer Sarah Brightman at 64, and actor Susan Olsen at 63. The day also marks actor Halle Berry’s 58th, actor Ben Bass’s 56th, and actor Catherine Bell’s 56th as well. Celebrated birthday wishes extend to keyboardist Cody McCarver at 56, guitarist Kevin Cadogan at 55, actor Lalanya Masters at 52, actor Christopher Gorham at 50, and actor Mila Kunis turns 41. Followed by TV personality Spencer Pratt’s 41st, actor Marsai Martin who turns 20 concludes the list.

Aug. 15: Esteemed actor-musician Jim Dale is 89, and actor Pat Priest marks 88. Drummer Pete York turns 82, joined by journalist-author Linda Ellerbee at 80. Songwriter Jimmy Webb celebrates 78, coupled with singer-guitarist Tom Johnston. Providing more stars to the day are actor Phyllis Smith turning 75, actor Tess Harper at 74, actor Larry Mathews at 69, and actor Zeljko Ivanek at 67. Also celebrating are actor Rondell Sheridan at 66, singer-keyboardist Matt Johnson at 63, famed director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu at 61, actor Peter Hermann at 57, actor Debra Messing and esteemed actor Anthony Anderson both at 54. Adding to the festivity are bassist Tim Foreman at 46, actor Emily Kinney at 40, actor Courtney Hope and singer Joe Jonas sharing a 35th birthday. Rounding out this group are actor Jennifer Lawrence at 34, and DJ Smoove da General also at 34.

Aug. 16: Veteran actor Ann Blyth stands tall at 96, closely followed by actor Gary Clarke and actor Julie Newmar at 91. Celebrations proceed with actor-singer Ketty Lester at 90 and actor Anita Gillette at 88. Renowned actor Bob Balaban shares the day at 79 with ballerina Suzanne Farrell. Notable names include actor Lesley Ann Warren at 78, bassist Joey Spampinato at 76, actor Marshall Manesh at 74, and actor Reginald VelJohnson at 73. TV personality Kathie Lee Gifford and singer J.T. Taylor will both mark their 71st birthdays. Esteemed party also features director James Cameron at 70, actor Jeff Perry at 69, guitarist Tim Farriss at 67, actor Laura Innes at 67, and none other than singer Madonna at 66. Congratulating actor Timothy Hutton at 64, actor Steve Carell at 62, and actor Andy Milder at 56. Also recognized are actor Seth Peterson at 54, country singer Emily Robison at 52, actor George Stults at 49, singer Vanessa Carlton at 44, actor Cam Gigandet at 42. Finalizing this list are singer-guitarist Taylor Goldsmith at 39, actor Cristin Milioti at 39, actor Shawn Pyfrom at 38, country singer Ashton Shepherd at 38, singer Dan Smyers at 37, rapper Young Thug at 33, actor Cameron Monaghan with 31 and singer Greyson Chance closing at 27.

Aug. 17: Hollywood celebrates actor Robert De Niro turning 81, partnered by guitarist Gary Talley at 77. Special mentions include “Downton Abbey” creator Julian Fellowes at 75 and actor Robert Joy at 73. Celebratory vibes extend to singer Kevin Rowland at 71, bassist Colin Moulding at 69, and country singer-songwriter Kevin Welch, also 69. Singer Belinda Carlisle celebrates 66 alongside actor Sean Penn at 64. Jazz saxophonist Everette Harp reaches 63, and guitarist Gilby Clarke turns 62. Notable mentions are singer Maria McKee at 60, drummer Steve Gorman at 59, singer-bassist Jill Cunniff at 58 and actor David Conrad and rapper Posdnuos, both 55. Actor-singer Donnie Wahlberg celebrates his 55th birthday with TV personality Giuliana Rancic, rounding off her 50th. Bringing in the younger crowd are actor Bryton James at 38, actor Brady Corbet at 36, actor Austin Butler turning 33, actor Taissa Farmiga at 30 and several others.