{"id":2228159,"date":"2026-01-09T10:19:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T10:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2228159"},"modified":"2026-01-09T10:19:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T10:19:10","slug":"todays-famous-birthdays-list-for-january-9-2026-includes-j-k-simmons-a-j-mclean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/todays-famous-birthdays-list-for-january-9-2026-includes-j-k-simmons-a-j-mclean\/","title":{"rendered":"Today\u2019s famous birthdays list for January 9, 2026 includes J.K. Simmons, A.J. McLean"},"content":{"rendered":"

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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.<\/p>\n

Top celebrity birthdays on January 9, 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n
\"JoanJoan Baez attends the Variety Hitmakers Brunch, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss\/Invision\/AP)Jordan Strauss\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

Folk singer Joan Baez turns 85<\/b><\/p>\n

Fun fact: Was most recently nominated for a Grammy in 2019.<\/p>\n

\"JimmyJimmy 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<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

Rocker Jimmy Page turns 82<\/b><\/p>\n

Fun fact: His middle name is Patrick. <\/p>\n

\"CrystalCrystal 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<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

Singer Crystal Gayle turns 75<\/b><\/p>\n

Fun fact: Appeared in multiple episodes of the soap opera \u201cAnother World.\u201d <\/p>\n

\"ActorActor 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<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

Actor J.K. Simmons turns 71<\/b><\/p>\n

Fun fact: Has voiced the character Omni-Man in multiple \u201cMortal Kombat\u201d video games. <\/p>\n

\"ImeldaImelda 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<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

Actress Imelda Staunton turns 70<\/b><\/p>\n

Fun fact: Her daughter Bessie is also an actress. <\/p>\n

\"DaveDave 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<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

Singer Dave Matthews turns 59<\/b><\/p>\n

Fun fact: Performed in the Farm Aid 40th anniversary concert. <\/p>\n

\"DaveGet to know Dave Matthews. (AP)<\/span><\/div>\n

More Dave Matthews fun facts<\/b><\/p>\n

Check out our slideshow featuring 15 interesting facts about Dave Matthews<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"JoeyActress Joey Lauren Adams attends the Viacom Kids and Family Group Upfront event at Jazz at Lincoln Center\u0092s Frederick P. Rose Hall on Thursday, March 3, 2016, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini\/Invision\/AP)Evan Agostini\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

Actress Joey Lauren Adams turns 58<\/b><\/p>\n

Fun fact: Most recently appeared in the film \u201cFall Is a Good Time to Die,\u201d released in 2025. <\/p>\n

\"AJAJ 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<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

Singer A.J. McLean turns 48<\/b><\/p>\n

Fun fact: Was once engaged to actress Sarah Jo Martin. <\/p>\n

\"ActorActor 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<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

Actress Nina Dobrev turns 37<\/b><\/p>\n

Fun fact: Set to appear in the upcoming film \u201cBear Country.\u201d <\/p>\n

\"KerrisKerris 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<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

Actress Kerris Dorsey turns 28<\/b><\/p>\n

Fun fact: Portrayed Billy Beane\u2019s daughter in the film \u201cMoneyball.\u201d <\/p>\n

More celebrities with birthdays today<\/h2>\n

Actor K Callan (\u201cLois and Clark\u201d) is 90. Actor John Doman (\u201cGotham\u201d) is 81. Guitarist Eric Erlandson (Hole) is 63. Actor Joely Richardson is 61. Guitarist Carl Bell of Fuel is 59. Actor David Costabile (\u201cBillions,\u201d \u2033Breaking Bad\u201d) is 59. Actor Deon Cole (\u201cblack-ish\u201d) is 55. Actor Angela Bettis (\u201cCarrie,\u201d \u2033Girl, Interrupted\u201d) is 53. Actor Omari Hardwick (\u201cPower\u201d) is 52. Guitarist Drew Brown of OneRepublic is 42. Singer Paolo Nutini is 39. Actor Tyree Brown (\u201cParenthood\u201d) is 22.<\/p>\n

Other popular or historical birthdays on January 9th<\/b><\/h2>\n

Richard Nixon: 37th President of United States<\/p>\n

Bob Denver, actor<\/p>\n

Dick Enberg, sportscaster<\/p>\n

Catherine, Princess of Wales (44)<\/p>\n

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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

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