‘Godmother of Punk’ Joan Jett leads celebrity birthdays for Sept. 22

A well-known actress and the “Godmother of Punk” are among the celebrities who are celebrating birthdays today, Sept. 22.

In order of their ages, today’s featured birthdays are:

Tom Felton, 38: An English actor best known for playing Draco Malfoy in the “Harry Potter” film series. Felton began acting as a child in movies like “The Borrowers” and “Anna and the King” and has since appeared in projects such as “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” and the TV series “The Flash.”

Bonnie Hunt, 64: An actress, comedian, and writer who starred in hit films like “Rain Man,” “Jumanji,” and “Cheaper by the Dozen.” Hunt also created and starred in the sitcom “Life with Bonnie” and hosted “The Bonnie Hunt Show,” earning acclaim for her sharp wit and improvisational style.

Andrea Bocelli, 67: A world-renowned Italian tenor celebrated for blending opera and pop music. Bocelli has sold over 90 million records worldwide with albums like “Romanza” and hits such as “Con te partirò,” and he’s performed with stars including Celine Dion and Sarah Brightman.

Joan Jett, 67: A rock icon often called the “Godmother of Punk,” Jett first gained fame with the all-female band “The Runaways” before leading “Joan Jett & the Blackhearts.” Her anthem “I Love Rock ’n Roll” became a global hit, and she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015.

— Generative AI was used to produce a draft of this story. It was reviewed and edited by Oregonian/OregonLive staff.