Henry Winkler
Age: 67
Occupation: Actor, Director, and Producer
Known For: His iconic portrayal of Fonzie on the 1970s sitcom 'Happy Days,' producing television shows including 'MacGyver,' directing films such as 'Memories of Me,' and appearing in films such as 'Scream,' 'The Waterboy,' and 'Little Nicky'

John Lithgow
Age: 67
Occupation: Actor and Author
Known For: Playing Dick Solomon on the NBC sitcom '3rd Rock from the Sun,' Oscar nominations for his roles in 'The World According to Garp' and 'Terms of Endearment,' winning a Tony Award for his performance in 'Sweet Smell of Success,' and writing several books of poetry and children's literature

Alan Jackson
Age: 54
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Blending honky tonk and mainstream country sounds, 35 number one country hits such as 'Don't Rock the Jukebox' and 'Chattahoochee,' winning two Grammy Awards, and being a member of the Grand Ole Opry

Suzanne Somers
Age: 66
Occupation: Actress, Author, and Entrepreneur
Known For: Her role as Chrissy Snow on 'Three's Company,' her series of best-selling self-help books, her many different product lines, and her wacky presentations on the Home Shopping Network

Olivia Newton-John
Age: 64
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Actress
Known For: Winning four Grammy Awards for songs such as 'I Honestly Love You' and 'Physical,' starring in the smash movie musical 'Grease,' being a breast cancer survivor, and her work as an environmental and animal rights activist

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Gloria Gaynor
Age: 63
Occupation: Singer
Known For: Hits such as ‘Never Can Say Goodbye,’ ‘I Am What I Am,’ and the perennial favorite of drag queens the world over, ‘I Will Survive’

Chrissie Hynde
Age: 61
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Her trailblazing work as lead vocalist for the rock group The Pretenders, songs such as ‘Brass in Pocket,’ ‘My City Was Gone,’ and ‘Middle of the Road,’ and having children with Ray Davies of the Kinks and Jim Kerr of Simple Minds

Reba McEntire
Age: 57
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Actress
Known For: Being the best-selling female country artist of all time, releasing 26 albums and racking up 35 number one singles including ‘Whoever’s in New England,’ ‘Does He Love You’ and ‘Somebody,’ and starring on the sitcom ‘Reba’ and the upcoming ‘Malibu Country’

Ric Ocasek
Age: 63
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Musician and Producer
Known For: Fronting and being the principal songwriter for New Wave group The Cars, known for the songs ‘Just What I Needed,’ ‘My Best Friend’s Girl,’ ‘Shake It Up,’ ‘You Might Think’ and ‘Drive,’ producing albums for other artists like No Doubt, and his longtime marriage to supermodel Paulina Porizkova

William Shatner
Age: 81
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Becoming a cultural icon for his portrayal of Capt. James T. Kirk on the sci-fi series ‘Star Trek’ and in many of its namesake movies, starring on the series ‘T. J. Hooker,’ ‘The Practice’ and ‘Boston Legal,’ various work as a musician, author, producer, director and celebrity pitchman, and his distinctive speaking style that. Makes him. Sound. Sort of like. This.

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Matthew Broderick
Age: 50
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Playing the title character in the classic movie ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,’ voicing Adult Simba in ‘The Lion King’ film franchise, portraying Leo Bloom in the Hollywood and Broadway productions of ‘The Producers,’ winning two Tony Awards, and his marriage to Sarah Jessica Parker

Spike Lee
Age: 55
Occupation: Director, Producer, Writer and Actor
Known For: Earning two Oscar nominations for helming controversial socio-political films like ‘Do the Right Thing,’ ‘Jungle Fever’ and ‘Malcolm X’ as well as documentaries including ‘When The Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts’ and ’4 Little Girls,’ sometimes lacking a barrier between what he thinks and what he says, and possibly being the most ardent New York Knicks fan on the planet

Glenn Close
Age: 65
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Being a six-time Oscar nominee for her roles in movies including ‘The Big Chill,’ ‘Fatal Attraction’ and ‘Dangerous Liaisons,’ winning three Tonys for her work on Broadway, and her current role on the TV series ‘Damages’

Bret Michaels
Age: 49
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Singing lead for the band Poison on songs like ‘Talk Dirty to Me,’ ‘Nothin’ but a Good Time’ and ‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn,’ winning ‘Celebrity Apprentice 3,’ several well-publicized health problems, and starring on the ‘Rock of Love’ reality franchise, in which women who reek of beer and desperation try to win his affections

William H. Macy
Age: 62
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Winning an Academy Award for his role as Jerry Lundegaard in ‘Fargo,’ roles in other movies including ‘Boogie Nights,’ ‘Magnolia’ and ‘Seabiscuit,’ his current role on the Showtime series ‘Shameless,’ and his long marriage to actress Felicity Huffman

Rob Reiner
Age: 65
Occupation: Actor, Director, Writer and Producer
Known For: Earning two Emmys playing Michael “Meathead” Stivic on ‘All in the Family’ before going on to a successful directing career helming films like ‘Stand by Me,’ ‘When Harry Met Sally…,’ ‘Misery’ and ‘A Few Good Men,’ his political activism, and a former marriage to fellow actor-director Penny Marshall

Bernadette Peters
Age: 65
Occupation: Actress, Singer and Author
Known For: Being one of the most critically acclaimed Broadway performers in history, appearing in the films ‘Silent Movie,’ ‘The Jerk,’ ‘Pennies from Heaven’ and ‘Annie,’ having a voice like buttah, and her mass of trademark red curls

Aziz Ansari
Age: 29
Occupation: Actor, Writer and Comedian
Known For: Starring in the NBC sitcom ‘Parks and Recreation,’ appearing in movies including ‘Get Him to the Greek,’ ‘Funny People’ and ’30 Minutes or Less,’ and hosting the 2010 MTV Movie Awards

Kelsey Grammer
Age: 57
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His two-decade portrayal of psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane on the hit sitcoms ‘Cheers’ and ‘Frasier,’ providing the voice for characters like Sideshow Bob on ‘The Simpsons,’ currently starring in the Starz series ‘Boss,’ and a tabloid-friendly personal life that’s included four marriages

Christie Brinkley
Age: 58
Occupation: Model and Actress
Known For: Her three consecutive appearances on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in the late 1970s and early 1980s, her long endorsement contract with CoverGirl, inspiring the hit ‘Uptown Girl’ during her marriage to Billy Joel, and a messy and very public divorce from her most recent husband

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