Today’s famous birthdays list for January 9, 2026 includes J.K. Simmons, A.J. McLean

Birthday wishes go out to J.K. Simmons, A.J. McLean and all the other celebrities with birthdays today. Check out our slideshow below to see photos of famous people turning a year older on January 9th and learn an interesting fact about each of them.

Top celebrity birthdays on January 9, 2026

Joan Baez attends the Variety Hitmakers Brunch, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Folk singer Joan Baez turns 85

Fun fact: Was most recently nominated for a Grammy in 2019.

Jimmy Page poses for photographers upon arrival at the Brit Awards 2015 at the 02 Arena in London, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)Joel Ryan/Invision/AP

Rocker Jimmy Page turns 82

Fun fact: His middle name is Patrick.

Crystal Gayle, left, and Bill Gatzimos arrive at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)LM Otero Invision/AP

Singer Crystal Gayle turns 75

Fun fact: Appeared in multiple episodes of the soap opera “Another World.”

Actor J.K. Simmons throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the St.Louis Cardinals and the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland, Friday, June 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)AP

Actor J.K. Simmons turns 71

Fun fact: Has voiced the character Omni-Man in multiple “Mortal Kombat” video games.

Imelda Staunton poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere for ‘The Crown’ season 6 finale, in London, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP

Actress Imelda Staunton turns 70

Fun fact: Her daughter Bessie is also an actress.

Dave Matthews of Dave Matthews Band performs on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, Ga. (Photo by Paul R. Giunta/Invision/AP)Paul R. Giunta/Invision/AP

Singer Dave Matthews turns 59

Fun fact: Performed in the Farm Aid 40th anniversary concert.

Get to know Dave Matthews. (AP)

More Dave Matthews fun facts

Check out our slideshow featuring 15 interesting facts about Dave Matthews.

Actress Joey Lauren Adams attends the Viacom Kids and Family Group Upfront event at Jazz at Lincoln Centers Frederick P. Rose Hall on Thursday, March 3, 2016, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Actress Joey Lauren Adams turns 58

Fun fact: Most recently appeared in the film “Fall Is a Good Time to Die,” released in 2025.

AJ McLean arrives at Netflix TUDUM 2025: The Live Event on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Singer A.J. McLean turns 48

Fun fact: Was once engaged to actress Sarah Jo Martin.

Actor Nina Dobrev attends the New York City Ballet Spring Gala at the David H. Koch Theater on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)Andy Kropa/Invision/AP

Actress Nina Dobrev turns 37

Fun fact: Set to appear in the upcoming film “Bear Country.”

Kerris Dorsey attends the Showtime Emmy Eve Party at Chateau Marmont on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Actress Kerris Dorsey turns 28

Fun fact: Portrayed Billy Beane’s daughter in the film “Moneyball.”

More celebrities with birthdays today

Actor K Callan (“Lois and Clark”) is 90. Actor John Doman (“Gotham”) is 81. Guitarist Eric Erlandson (Hole) is 63. Actor Joely Richardson is 61. Guitarist Carl Bell of Fuel is 59. Actor David Costabile (“Billions,” ″Breaking Bad”) is 59. Actor Deon Cole (“black-ish”) is 55. Actor Angela Bettis (“Carrie,” ″Girl, Interrupted”) is 53. Actor Omari Hardwick (“Power”) is 52. Guitarist Drew Brown of OneRepublic is 42. Singer Paolo Nutini is 39. Actor Tyree Brown (“Parenthood”) is 22.