Birthday wishes go out to Steve Harvey, Kelly Marie Tran 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 17th and learn an interesting fact about each of them.<\/p>\n
Top celebrity birthdays on January 17, 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n![\"Steve](\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/resizer\/v2\/HHG7I34KPJCYHGM54RFHHI6CGE.jpg?auth=7cdc8ad927f885894b4eef1c843c5cdbf78a091672c1e7d489d4467082f2e349&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\")
Steve Harvey, right, speaks with Martin Lawrence at his side during a star ceremony honoring Lawrence on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Los Angeles.(AP Photo\/Chris Pizzello)Chrs Pizzello\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nComedian Steve Harvey turns 69<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2013. <\/p>\n
![\"Lillian](\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/resizer\/v2\/7DSJSLCYIFBUNBPS2JOUU2CM4U.jpg?auth=c2dff911f8f273a369e8ce10f60507c9488a60d3e4f01af0be7855d1689649fe&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\")
Lillian Cornell and Jim Carrey speak during the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. (AP Photo\/Chris Pizzello)Chris Pizzello\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nActor Jim Carrey turns 64<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: His middle name is Eugene. <\/p>\n
Check out more Celebrities born in Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Michelle](\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/resizer\/v2\/FRQPOLGRY5DWXCL5SLC5C3F4SI.jpg?auth=b7698df4a64e1691445eae320452dfb1430073c4663d47e179071b85737d13e1&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\")
Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks about her new book “The Look” during an event at Sixth and I, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo\/Allison Robbert)AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nMichelle Obama turns 62<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Has won two Grammy Awards. <\/p>\n
![\"Kerry](\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/resizer\/v2\/TB3Q7TTRG5A6ZKJ6MGPTP7CZXY.jpg?auth=67cd6ab107eb83e6865db89918c491aee1b9bcca685eaf027f308d1c483bf6de&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\")
Kerry Washington, left, and Joshua Malina attend a Day of Solidarity union rally on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, at Disney Studios in Burbank, Calif. The event includes members of SAG-AFTRA, the WGA and the AFL-CIO. (Photo by Jordan Strauss\/Invision\/AP)Jordan Strauss\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nActor Joshua Malina turns 60<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Has appeared on both \u201cLaw and Order\u201d and \u201cSVU,\u201d but as different characters.<\/p>\n
![\"Kid](\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/resizer\/v2\/J6Y46D7ZXZG4ZGR7CZ26ZZ2YJE.jpg?auth=34620217dc38e206e1618bf9f320beba6dc1aae2d6e032974aaaa78b9ca4ffad&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\")
Kid Rock comes on stage to speak and introduce Vice President JD Vance during a visit to Fort Campbell, Ky., Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. (AP Photo\/John Amis)AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nRapper Kid Rock turns 55<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Played Robby in the 2001 film \u201cJoe Dirt.\u201d <\/p>\n
![\"Charlie](\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/resizer\/v2\/VZNZUY2PLBDP7E5SRPBM42VLH4.jpg?auth=498fd4657457a07ce933bad4bd2f837c12676ece7ddb9992a487ec4bd444233e&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\")
Charlie Cox, left, and Zooey Deschanel, cast members in “Merv,” pose together at a special screening of the film on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, at The Culver Theater in Culver City, Calif. (AP Photo\/Chris Pizzello)Chris Pizzello\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nActress Zooey Deschanel turns 46<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Co-starred with Charlie Cox in the 2025 film \u201cMerv.\u201d <\/p>\n
![\"Kelly](\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/resizer\/v2\/FE6S4WFUWBA7DF4U7WJ2BHYZAE.jpg?auth=630d7c361b5f42ed7762c1cd5b1088deb32b87545f989b27f4d17ba250299e97&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\")
Kelly Marie Tran attends the premiere of “The Wedding Banquet” during the Sundance Film Festival on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at The Eccles Theatre in Park City, Utah. (AP Photo\/Chris Pizzello)Chris Pizzello\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nActress Kelly Marie Tran turns 37<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Appeared in multiple films last year including \u201cThe Wedding Banquet\u201d and \u201cControl Freak.\u201d <\/p>\n
More celebrities with birthdays today<\/p>\n
Talk show host Maury Povich is 87. Singer Chris Montez is 84. Actor Joanna David (\u201cDownton Abbey\u201d) is 79. Actor Jane Elliott (\u201cGeneral Hospital\u201d) is 79. Former Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor is 78. Singer Sheila Hutchinson of The Emotions is 73. Singer Steve Earle is 71. Singer Paul Young is 70. Singer Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles is 67. Writer-Director Brian Helgeland (\u201c42,\u201d \u2033Mystic River,\u201d \u2033L.A. Confidential\u201d) is 65. Actor Denis O\u2019Hare (\u201cThe Good Wife,\u201d \u2033True Blood\u201d) is 64. Singer Shabba Ranks is 60. Actor Naveen Andrews (\u201cInstinct,\u201d \u201cLost\u201d) is 57. DJ-producer Tiesto is 57. Actor Freddy Rodriguez (\u201cBull,\u201d \u2033Six Feet Under\u201d) is 51. Actor-writer Leigh Whannell (\u201cSaw\u201d and \u201cInsidious\u201d movies) is 49. Singer Ray J is 45. Country singer Amanda Wilkinson of The Wilkinsons is 44. Actor Ryan Gage (\u201cThe Hobbit\u201d) is 43. DJ Calvin Harris is 42. Drummer Jeremiah Fraites of The Lumineers is 40. Actor Jonathan Keltz (\u201cReign,\u201d \u2033Entourage\u201d) is 38. Actor Kathrine Herzer (\u201cMadame Secretary\u201d) is 29.<\/p>\n
Other popular or historical birthdays on January 17th<\/b><\/h2>\n\n- Benjamin Franklin, founding father<\/span><\/li>\n
- Al Capone, gangster<\/span><\/li>\n
- Betty White, actress<\/span><\/li>\n
- Vidal Sassoon, stylist<\/span><\/li>\n
- James Earl Jones, actor<\/span><\/li>\n
- Muhammad Ali, boxer<\/span><\/li>\n
- Andy Kaufman, comic<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Steve Harvey, right, speaks with Martin Lawrence at his side during a star ceremony honoring Lawrence on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Los Angeles.(AP Photo\/Chris Pizzello)Chrs Pizzello\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nComedian Steve Harvey turns 69<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2013. <\/p>\n
Lillian Cornell and Jim Carrey speak during the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. (AP Photo\/Chris Pizzello)Chris Pizzello\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nActor Jim Carrey turns 64<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: His middle name is Eugene. <\/p>\n
Check out more Celebrities born in Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n Michelle Obama turns 62<\/b><\/p>\n Fun fact: Has won two Grammy Awards. <\/p>\n Actor Joshua Malina turns 60<\/b><\/p>\n Fun fact: Has appeared on both \u201cLaw and Order\u201d and \u201cSVU,\u201d but as different characters.<\/p>\n Rapper Kid Rock turns 55<\/b><\/p>\n Fun fact: Played Robby in the 2001 film \u201cJoe Dirt.\u201d <\/p>\n Actress Zooey Deschanel turns 46<\/b><\/p>\n Fun fact: Co-starred with Charlie Cox in the 2025 film \u201cMerv.\u201d <\/p>\n Actress Kelly Marie Tran turns 37<\/b><\/p>\n Fun fact: Appeared in multiple films last year including \u201cThe Wedding Banquet\u201d and \u201cControl Freak.\u201d <\/p>\n More celebrities with birthdays today<\/p>\n Talk show host Maury Povich is 87. Singer Chris Montez is 84. Actor Joanna David (\u201cDownton Abbey\u201d) is 79. Actor Jane Elliott (\u201cGeneral Hospital\u201d) is 79. Former Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor is 78. Singer Sheila Hutchinson of The Emotions is 73. Singer Steve Earle is 71. Singer Paul Young is 70. Singer Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles is 67. Writer-Director Brian Helgeland (\u201c42,\u201d \u2033Mystic River,\u201d \u2033L.A. Confidential\u201d) is 65. Actor Denis O\u2019Hare (\u201cThe Good Wife,\u201d \u2033True Blood\u201d) is 64. Singer Shabba Ranks is 60. Actor Naveen Andrews (\u201cInstinct,\u201d \u201cLost\u201d) is 57. DJ-producer Tiesto is 57. Actor Freddy Rodriguez (\u201cBull,\u201d \u2033Six Feet Under\u201d) is 51. Actor-writer Leigh Whannell (\u201cSaw\u201d and \u201cInsidious\u201d movies) is 49. Singer Ray J is 45. Country singer Amanda Wilkinson of The Wilkinsons is 44. Actor Ryan Gage (\u201cThe Hobbit\u201d) is 43. DJ Calvin Harris is 42. Drummer Jeremiah Fraites of The Lumineers is 40. Actor Jonathan Keltz (\u201cReign,\u201d \u2033Entourage\u201d) is 38. Actor Kathrine Herzer (\u201cMadame Secretary\u201d) 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>\nFormer first lady Michelle Obama speaks about her new book “The Look” during an event at Sixth and I, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo\/Allison Robbert)AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nKerry Washington, left, and Joshua Malina attend a Day of Solidarity union rally on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, at Disney Studios in Burbank, Calif. The event includes members of SAG-AFTRA, the WGA and the AFL-CIO. (Photo by Jordan Strauss\/Invision\/AP)Jordan Strauss\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nKid Rock comes on stage to speak and introduce Vice President JD Vance during a visit to Fort Campbell, Ky., Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. (AP Photo\/John Amis)AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nCharlie Cox, left, and Zooey Deschanel, cast members in “Merv,” pose together at a special screening of the film on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, at The Culver Theater in Culver City, Calif. (AP Photo\/Chris Pizzello)Chris Pizzello\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nKelly Marie Tran attends the premiere of “The Wedding Banquet” during the Sundance Film Festival on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at The Eccles Theatre in Park City, Utah. (AP Photo\/Chris Pizzello)Chris Pizzello\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nOther popular or historical birthdays on January 17th<\/b><\/h2>\n
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