Birthday wishes go out to Rob Zombie, Oliver Platt 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 12th and learn an interesting fact about each of them.<\/p>\n
Top celebrity birthdays on January 12, 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n![\"Howard](\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/resizer\/v2\/VRYAMAJAFFDPBOGQHMQEVET224.jpg?auth=6b2b32dcccc606cb4146795ac2a5afc695b678660a33445d10e2f7497ce07836&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\")
FILE – Howard Stern speaks at the 2018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Cleveland, April 14, 2018. T (Photo by Michael Zorn\/Invision\/AP, File)Michael Zorn\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nRadio host Howard Stern turns 72<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: His middle name is Allan. <\/p>\n
![\"John](\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/resizer\/v2\/PRFDZ4MQVBFZJALPIWWPTZWHLU.jpg?auth=1d374e8eac9c47a91ae1d8af4ad4ebc2b311ec5a1f6aaf533f8a577ac3cdf755&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\")
John Lasseter arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of “Coco” at the El Capitan Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss\/Invision\/AP)Jordan Strauss\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nDirector John Lasseter turns 69<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Born in Hollywood and raised near Los Angeles. <\/p>\n
![\"Oliver](\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/resizer\/v2\/TWQWHCY7YVFEBETARWXFPTBRVI.jpg?auth=3d95844a3e4b81db522832823d7b52677497d168f28c5e91dcaf1bc726a0e301&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\")
Oliver Platt, left, with Ebon Moss-Bachrach picking up their official Emmy statuette for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series for “The Bear” at the 75th Emmy Awards Trophy Table on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Mark Von Holden\/Invision for the Television Academy\/AP Images)Mark Von Holden\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nActor Oliver Platt turns 65<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Has been nominated for Primetime Emmys for his work on four different shows. <\/p>\n
Check out more celebrities born in Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Rob](\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/resizer\/v2\/JRKHSPA7PNCTVBHP4G24NA3ATU.jpg?auth=794cfe968bcc19f6f0508e449400ca238b72c8d413906621bca03f071e24ef3c&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\")
Rob Zombie performs during Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Amy Harris\/Invision\/AP)Amy Harris\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nRocker Rob Zombie turns 61<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Directed the 2022 film adaptation of \u201cThe Munsters.\u201d <\/p>\n
![\"Issa](\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/resizer\/v2\/PSQO2WMWVVGPZBSVXYGZTRK4KU.jpg?auth=f188d390ef7969568e5079029079fc3c071ed92e3c2dd7a0619e81910176bffd&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\")
Issa Rae takes part in a keynote conversation during the South by Southwest Conference and Festival at the Austin Convention Center on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett\/Invision\/AP)Jack Plunkett\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nActress Issa Rae turns 41<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Hosted an episode of \u201cSNL\u201d in 2020.<\/p>\n
More celebrities with birthdays today<\/h2>\n
Country singer William Lee Golden of the Oak Ridge Boys is 87. Actor Anthony Andrews is 78. Country singer Ricky Van Shelton is 74. Actor Olivier Martinez (\u201cUnfaithful,\u201d \u201cBlood and Chocolate\u201d) is 60. Rapper TBird of B-Rock and the Bizz is 59. Model Vendela is 59. Actor Rachael Harris (\u201cSuits,\u201d \u201cLucifer\u201d) is 58. Singer Zack de la Rocha of Rage Against the Machine is 56. Rapper Raekwon of Wu Tang Clan is 56. Actor Zabryna Guevara (\u201cEmergence\u201d) is 54. Singer Dan Haseltine of Jars of Clay is 53. Singer Melanie Chisholm (Sporty Spice) of the Spice Girls is 52. Contemporary Christian singer Jeremy Camp is 48. Actor Cynthia Addai-Robinson (\u201cThe Rings of Power,\u201d \u201cArrow\u201d) is 46. Singer Amerie is 46. Singer Zayn is 33. Singer Ella Henderson is 29.<\/p>\n
Other popular or historical birthdays on January 12th<\/b><\/h2>\n\n- Jack London, author<\/span><\/li>\n
- Tim Horton, NHL player and founder of Tim Horton\u2019s<\/span><\/li>\n
- Joe Frazier, boxer<\/span><\/li>\n
- Rush Limbaugh, political commentator<\/span><\/li>\n
- Kirstie Alley, actress<\/span><\/li>\n
- Dominique Wilkins, NBA Hall of Famer (66)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Jeff Bezos, entrepreneur (62)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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FILE – Howard Stern speaks at the 2018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Cleveland, April 14, 2018. T (Photo by Michael Zorn\/Invision\/AP, File)Michael Zorn\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nRadio host Howard Stern turns 72<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: His middle name is Allan. <\/p>\n
John Lasseter arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of “Coco” at the El Capitan Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss\/Invision\/AP)Jordan Strauss\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nDirector John Lasseter turns 69<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Born in Hollywood and raised near Los Angeles. <\/p>\n
Oliver Platt, left, with Ebon Moss-Bachrach picking up their official Emmy statuette for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series for “The Bear” at the 75th Emmy Awards Trophy Table on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Mark Von Holden\/Invision for the Television Academy\/AP Images)Mark Von Holden\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nActor Oliver Platt turns 65<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Has been nominated for Primetime Emmys for his work on four different shows. <\/p>\n
Check out more celebrities born in Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n Rocker Rob Zombie turns 61<\/b><\/p>\n Fun fact: Directed the 2022 film adaptation of \u201cThe Munsters.\u201d <\/p>\n Actress Issa Rae turns 41<\/b><\/p>\n Fun fact: Hosted an episode of \u201cSNL\u201d in 2020.<\/p>\n Country singer William Lee Golden of the Oak Ridge Boys is 87. Actor Anthony Andrews is 78. Country singer Ricky Van Shelton is 74. Actor Olivier Martinez (\u201cUnfaithful,\u201d \u201cBlood and Chocolate\u201d) is 60. Rapper TBird of B-Rock and the Bizz is 59. Model Vendela is 59. Actor Rachael Harris (\u201cSuits,\u201d \u201cLucifer\u201d) is 58. Singer Zack de la Rocha of Rage Against the Machine is 56. Rapper Raekwon of Wu Tang Clan is 56. Actor Zabryna Guevara (\u201cEmergence\u201d) is 54. Singer Dan Haseltine of Jars of Clay is 53. Singer Melanie Chisholm (Sporty Spice) of the Spice Girls is 52. Contemporary Christian singer Jeremy Camp is 48. Actor Cynthia Addai-Robinson (\u201cThe Rings of Power,\u201d \u201cArrow\u201d) is 46. Singer Amerie is 46. Singer Zayn is 33. Singer Ella Henderson is 29.<\/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>\nRob Zombie performs during Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Amy Harris\/Invision\/AP)Amy Harris\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nIssa Rae takes part in a keynote conversation during the South by Southwest Conference and Festival at the Austin Convention Center on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett\/Invision\/AP)Jack Plunkett\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nMore celebrities with birthdays today<\/h2>\n
Other popular or historical birthdays on January 12th<\/b><\/h2>\n
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