Birthday wishes go out to Keith Urban, Rita Wilson and all the other celebrities with birthdays today. Check out our slideshow below to see photos of famous people turning a year older on October 26th and learn an interesting fact about each of them.<\/p>\n
Top celebrity birthdays on October 26, 2025<\/b><\/h2>\n![\"Pat](\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/resizer\/v2\/72PJCRKSFREXFNV2DBHPVYJHGY.jpg?auth=87121888666a7cd2f6725cfbe1df6e34d5feefbd39deb05643d8c4357f8cd932&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\"\/)
Pat Sajak and Vanna White being interviewed by Entertainment Tonight at the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame Awards at the Encore Wynn Hotel on Monday, April 9, 2018, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Robb Cohen\/Invision\/AP)Robb Cohen\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nTV host Pat Sajak turns 79<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Appeared in \u201cAirplane II\u201d as an anchorman. <\/p>\n
![\"Bootsy](\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/resizer\/v2\/3GE75RYSMNAX5LMB4K2QID7NCM.jpg?auth=36e80cf05db719457b0d7e7225d36e1c67b616154ed7cccd55d167fca75719f2&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\"\/)
Bootsy Collins performs with the Bootsy Collins’ Rubber Band at Riot Fest & Carnival in Douglas Park on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 in Chicago. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen\/Invision\/AP)Barry Brecheisen\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nMusician Bootsy Collins turns 73<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Voiced a radio DJ for the video game \u201cGrand Theft Auto V.\u201d <\/p>\n
![\"James](\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/resizer\/v2\/JDL3F5JURJG5JEU3V535EJA7AI.jpg?auth=4f81717a654884e71a34e3a8232679d5a034e6318f256d6dc6c27940c1c4f1a7&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\"\/)
James Pickens Jr. attends the Disney 2025 Upfront presentation at the North Javits Center on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini\/Invision\/AP)Evan Agostini\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nActor James Pickens Jr. turns 73<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Played an assistant director for the FBI on \u201cThe X-Files.\u201d <\/p>\n
![\"Rita](\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/resizer\/v2\/M2FPBEA3PZFFRHM37LCAHGIFIQ.jpg?auth=7859f2d64ba53180c654e42b893bedd85483c61d3e35efdff21f39e709ef1d49&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\"\/)
Rita Wilson arrives 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<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nActress Rita Wilson turns 69<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Granted Greek citizenship in 2019. <\/p>\n
![\"Dylan](\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/resizer\/v2\/GON5QK7KYBCG7BI2QTASMA2L7Y.jpg?auth=9b75a823c1f28de99999caf534a0072d71c1555734e9529328ff8677217db53a&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\"\/)
Dylan McDermott presents the award for outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo\/Chris Pizzello)Chris Pizzello\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nActor Dylan McDermott turns 64<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Hosted \u201cSaturday Night Live\u201d in 1999. <\/p>\n
![\"Natalie](\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/resizer\/v2\/7EGAVZ7TVVAOVP4W7TSZZV2KWQ.jpg?auth=608e1432b7ef211169000bcf5a1d949f84b1756cb81a8aa11f6187146f56900b&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\"\/)
Singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant performs in concert at the American Music Theater on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Lancaster, Pa. (Photo by Owen Sweeney\/Invision\/AP)Owen Sweeney\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nSinger Natalie Merchant turns 62<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Originally from Jamestown, NY. <\/p>\n
![\"Keith](\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/resizer\/v2\/C7T75WGFUBD6JPDUUBPOH6SW74.jpg?auth=0ec4562f3cb20cbea80e53e24b18325f86fa98e97af693a9cb1e57286ec1b4d7&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\"\/)
Keith Urban, left, and John Osborne perform “Where the Blacktop Ends” during the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo\/Chris Pizzello)Chris Pizzello\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nSinger Keith Urban turns 58<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2023.<\/p>\n
![\"Liz](\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/resizer\/v2\/BXII67ECKREYFJKDEIQIIUANHA.jpg?auth=c9f42e892cd1736b6afd37202636838476a36de8f279cd91c31a26fb35782e4b&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\"\/)
Liz Gillies, left, and Seth MacFarlane attend the premiere of Paramount Pictures’ “The Naked Gun” at the SVA Theater on Monday, July 28, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini\/Invision\/AP)Evan Agostini\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nActor Seth MacFarlane turns 52<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Was the voice of the bear Ted in both the films and TV series. <\/p>\n
![\"Seth](\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/resizer\/v2\/WMR5MCLPSFALBA6FT7JWUZWXX4.jpeg?auth=d5c84cc7153d58c732dd7d9a147769331e52b9483514d86a3724cadd8440fdc9&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\"\/)
Seth MacFarlane through the years. (AP)<\/span><\/div>\nMore Seth MacFarlane fun facts<\/b><\/p>\n
Check out more interesting facts about Seth MacFarlane<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Billy](\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/resizer\/v2\/POXQMB2AVBFE7AEMKEPGDF2VAE.jpg?auth=c3258cca79564a58da5273bca2d2c8391baf86ccf72bd593376099a989e643be&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\"\/)
Billy Zane, Jon Heder, James Jagger and Alaina Huffman arrive at the premiere of “Waltzing With Brando” on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell\/Invision\/AP)1Richard Shotwell\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nActor Jon Heder turns 48<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Appeared in the 2024 film \u201cWaltzing with Brando.\u201d <\/p>\n
More celebrities with birthdays today<\/h2>\n
Actor Jaclyn Smith (\u201cCharlie\u2019s Angels\u201d) is 80. Musician David Was of Was (Not Was) is 73. Guitarist Keith Strickland of The B-52\u2019s is 72. Actor Lauren Tewes (\u201cThe Love Boat\u201d) is 72. Actor D.W. Moffett (\u201cChicago Med\u201d) is 71. Actor Patrick Breen (\u201cMadam Secretary\u201d) is 65. Actor Cary Elwes is 63. Actor Steve Valentine (\u201cCrossing Jordan\u201d) is 59. Actor Tom Cavanagh (\u201cThe Flash,\u201d \u2033Ed\u201d) is 57. Actor Rosemarie DeWitt (\u201cLa La Land,\u201d \u201cThe United States of Tara\u201d) is 54. Actor Anthony Rapp (\u201cStar Trek: Discovery,\u201d \u201cRent\u201d) is 54. TV host Paula Faris (\u201cThe View\u201d) is 50. Actor Florence Kasumba (\u201cBlack Panther\u201d) is 49. Singer Mark Barry of BBMak is 47. Actor Folake Olowofoyeku (\u201cBob Hearts Abishola\u201d) is 42. Rapper Schoolboy Q is 39. Actor Beulah Koale (\u201cHawaii Five-0\u201d) is 34.<\/p>\n
Other popular or historical birthdays on October 26th<\/b><\/h2>\n\n- Charles Post, cereal manufacturer<\/span><\/li>\n
- John S. Knight, newspaper publisher<\/span><\/li>\n
- Jackie Coogan, actor (Uncle Fester)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Bob Hoskins, actor<\/span><\/li>\n
- Hilary Clinton, former first lady<\/span><\/li>\n
- Bob Golic, actor and former Browns player<\/span><\/li>\n
- Sasha Cohen, Olympics figure skater<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
with The Associated Press<\/i><\/p>\n
Celebrity fun facts<\/b><\/p>\n
Recent lists: Drew Barrymore fun facts<\/a> | Kaley Cuoco fun facts<\/a> | Margot Robbie fun facts<\/a> | Kevin Costner fun facts<\/a> | Tom Cruise fun facts<\/a> | Gal Gadot fun facts<\/a> | Dwayne \u2018The Rock\u2019 Johnson fun facts<\/a> | Reese Witherspoon fun facts<\/a><\/p>\nPopular lists: Robert Downey Jr. fun facts<\/a> | Emma Watson fun facts<\/a> | Jason Momoa fun facts<\/a> | Miley Cyrus fun facts<\/a><\/p>\nCheck out our full list of more than 40 celebrity fun facts<\/a>.<\/p>\nMovie and TV fun facts & more<\/b><\/p>\n
Recent lists: 19 actors recast in the MCU<\/a> | \u2018How I Met Your Mother\u2019 guest stars<\/a> | \u2018Groundhog Day\u2019 fun facts<\/a> | \u2018Yellowstone\u2019 trivia<\/a><\/p>\nPopular lists: Canadian celebrities<\/a> | \u2018Friends\u2019 guest stars<\/a> | Celebs on \u2018The Office\u2019<\/a><\/p>\nCheck out our rundown of more than 30 posts featuring trivia and fun facts about movies and TV shows<\/a>.<\/p>\nWant to see more celebrity birthdays as well as additional fun facts posts? <\/b>Follow me on Facebook<\/b><\/a> for more.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\nIf you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement<\/a> and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and\/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.cleveland.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Birthday wishes go out to Keith Urban, Rita Wilson and all the other celebrities with birthdays today. Check out our slideshow below to see photos of famous people turning a year older on October 26th and learn an interesting fact about each of them. Top celebrity birthdays on October 26, 2025 Pat Sajak and Vanna […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25173],"tags":[346816],"class_list":["post-2117597","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-artists","tag-acma"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2117597","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2117597"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2117597\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2117598,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2117597\/revisions\/2117598"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2117597"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2117597"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2117597"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Pat Sajak and Vanna White being interviewed by Entertainment Tonight at the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame Awards at the Encore Wynn Hotel on Monday, April 9, 2018, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Robb Cohen\/Invision\/AP)Robb Cohen\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nTV host Pat Sajak turns 79<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Appeared in \u201cAirplane II\u201d as an anchorman. <\/p>\n
Bootsy Collins performs with the Bootsy Collins’ Rubber Band at Riot Fest & Carnival in Douglas Park on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 in Chicago. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen\/Invision\/AP)Barry Brecheisen\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nMusician Bootsy Collins turns 73<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Voiced a radio DJ for the video game \u201cGrand Theft Auto V.\u201d <\/p>\n
James Pickens Jr. attends the Disney 2025 Upfront presentation at the North Javits Center on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini\/Invision\/AP)Evan Agostini\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nActor James Pickens Jr. turns 73<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Played an assistant director for the FBI on \u201cThe X-Files.\u201d <\/p>\n
Rita Wilson arrives 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<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nActress Rita Wilson turns 69<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Granted Greek citizenship in 2019. <\/p>\n
Dylan McDermott presents the award for outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo\/Chris Pizzello)Chris Pizzello\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nActor Dylan McDermott turns 64<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Hosted \u201cSaturday Night Live\u201d in 1999. <\/p>\n
Singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant performs in concert at the American Music Theater on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Lancaster, Pa. (Photo by Owen Sweeney\/Invision\/AP)Owen Sweeney\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nSinger Natalie Merchant turns 62<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Originally from Jamestown, NY. <\/p>\n
Keith Urban, left, and John Osborne perform “Where the Blacktop Ends” during the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo\/Chris Pizzello)Chris Pizzello\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nSinger Keith Urban turns 58<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2023.<\/p>\n
Liz Gillies, left, and Seth MacFarlane attend the premiere of Paramount Pictures’ “The Naked Gun” at the SVA Theater on Monday, July 28, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini\/Invision\/AP)Evan Agostini\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nActor Seth MacFarlane turns 52<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Was the voice of the bear Ted in both the films and TV series. <\/p>\n
Seth MacFarlane through the years. (AP)<\/span><\/div>\nMore Seth MacFarlane fun facts<\/b><\/p>\n
Check out more interesting facts about Seth MacFarlane<\/a>.<\/p>\n Actor Jon Heder turns 48<\/b><\/p>\n Fun fact: Appeared in the 2024 film \u201cWaltzing with Brando.\u201d <\/p>\n Actor Jaclyn Smith (\u201cCharlie\u2019s Angels\u201d) is 80. Musician David Was of Was (Not Was) is 73. Guitarist Keith Strickland of The B-52\u2019s is 72. Actor Lauren Tewes (\u201cThe Love Boat\u201d) is 72. Actor D.W. Moffett (\u201cChicago Med\u201d) is 71. Actor Patrick Breen (\u201cMadam Secretary\u201d) is 65. Actor Cary Elwes is 63. Actor Steve Valentine (\u201cCrossing Jordan\u201d) is 59. Actor Tom Cavanagh (\u201cThe Flash,\u201d \u2033Ed\u201d) is 57. Actor Rosemarie DeWitt (\u201cLa La Land,\u201d \u201cThe United States of Tara\u201d) is 54. Actor Anthony Rapp (\u201cStar Trek: Discovery,\u201d \u201cRent\u201d) is 54. TV host Paula Faris (\u201cThe View\u201d) is 50. Actor Florence Kasumba (\u201cBlack Panther\u201d) is 49. Singer Mark Barry of BBMak is 47. Actor Folake Olowofoyeku (\u201cBob Hearts Abishola\u201d) is 42. Rapper Schoolboy Q is 39. Actor Beulah Koale (\u201cHawaii Five-0\u201d) is 34.<\/p>\n with The Associated Press<\/i><\/p>\n Celebrity fun facts<\/b><\/p>\n Recent lists: Drew Barrymore fun facts<\/a> | Kaley Cuoco fun facts<\/a> | Margot Robbie fun facts<\/a> | Kevin Costner fun facts<\/a> | Tom Cruise fun facts<\/a> | Gal Gadot fun facts<\/a> | Dwayne \u2018The Rock\u2019 Johnson fun facts<\/a> | Reese Witherspoon fun facts<\/a><\/p>\n Popular lists: Robert Downey Jr. fun facts<\/a> | Emma Watson fun facts<\/a> | Jason Momoa fun facts<\/a> | Miley Cyrus fun facts<\/a><\/p>\n Check out our full list of more than 40 celebrity fun facts<\/a>.<\/p>\n Movie and TV fun facts & more<\/b><\/p>\n Recent lists: 19 actors recast in the MCU<\/a> | \u2018How I Met Your Mother\u2019 guest stars<\/a> | \u2018Groundhog Day\u2019 fun facts<\/a> | \u2018Yellowstone\u2019 trivia<\/a><\/p>\n Popular lists: Canadian celebrities<\/a> | \u2018Friends\u2019 guest stars<\/a> | Celebs on \u2018The Office\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n Check out our rundown of more than 30 posts featuring trivia and fun facts about movies and TV shows<\/a>.<\/p>\n Want to see more celebrity birthdays as well as additional fun facts posts? <\/b>Follow me on Facebook<\/b><\/a> for more.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. 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(Photo by Richard Shotwell\/Invision\/AP)1Richard Shotwell\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nMore celebrities with birthdays today<\/h2>\n
Other popular or historical birthdays on October 26th<\/b><\/h2>\n
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