The list of people who celebrate birthdays today is unusually diverse. One is a candidate for Vice President. Another is an aging member of the World Wrestling Federation. Yet another is among the most famous rappers in the world.
Two of the people on the list are 61. One is only 18. Most were born in the U.S., but one is from Israel and another from China.
The list actually has two wrappers, four movie stars, and talent from the TV and music worlds.
Kamala Harris
Age: 55
Born in: Oakland, CA
Occupation: Politician
The senator from California is the Joe Biden running mate. Former DA of San Francisco. The Black daughter of immigrants from India and Jamaica is the first woman of color to accept the nomination for vice president from a major political party.
Snoop Dogg
Age: 48
Born in: Long Beach, CA
Occupation: Rapper
He has sold 35 million records worldwide. Snoop Dogg has released 17 albums since “Doggystyle” in 1998. His real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.
John Krasinski
Age: 40
Born in: Newton, MA
Occupation: Actor
He is most famous as Jim Halpert in the TV series The Office. He also starred in the first and directed both films A Quiet Place.
Viggo Mortensen
Age: 61
Born in: New York City, NY
Occupation: Actor
He is perhaps best known for playing Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings movies. But Mortensen has been nominated for three Oscars in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role category: “Green Mile,” Captain Fantastic,” and “Eastern Promises.”
Zhenwei Wang
Age: 24
Born in: Handan, China
Occupation: Actor
Zhenwei Wang is known for The Karate Kid (2010) and Movie Martial Arts vs. Reality (2012). He is a black belt martial arts expert.
Jennifer Freeman
Age: 34
Born in: San Luis Obispo, CA
Occupation: Actress
She is best known as Claire Kyle on the TV show My Wife and Kids.
Dannii Minogue
Age: 48
Born in: Melbourne, Australia
Occupation: Pop singer
Sister of Kylie Minogue, she has released six albums, the first of which was called “Dannii” in 1990.
Asante Blackk
Age: 18
Born in: Maryland
Occupation: Actor
Blackk is best known as Malik on the show This Is Us and for his role as Kevin Richardson in the miniseries When They See Us. His real name is Asante Duah Ma’at.
Scott Hall
Age: 61
Born in: St. Mary’s County, Maryland
Occupation: Professional wrestler
He is best known for his work with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) as Razor Ramon. He is in the WWE Hall of Fame.
Alona Tal
Age: 36
Born in: Herzliya, Israel
Occupation: Actress
She is best known for roles on two shows — Supernatural and Cult.