Celebrity Birthdays for the Week of August 31-September 6

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This week, multiple celebrities celebrated their birthdays, including singers Van Morrison, Jimmy Clanton, and Gloria Estefan, actor Keanu Reeves, and comedian Katt Williams. The birthdays were marked by a host of talent and achievements across the entertainment industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • Singer Van Morrison turned 80 on August 31, sharing the milestone with violinist Itzhak Perlman, guitarist Rudolf Schenker, and actor Richard Gere.
  • Comedian-actor Lily Tomlin, singer Archie Bell, and talk show host Dr. Phil all celebrated their birthdays on September 1.
  • Drummer Greg Errico and jazz saxophonist Boney James were among the many musicians celebrating on September 1.
  • Singer Jimmy Clanton turned 87 on September 2, while TV personality Terry Bradshaw and actor Mark Harmon celebrated on the same day.
  • Songwriter and actor Michael Lombardi turned 51 on September 2, along with singer K-Ci of K-Ci and JoJo.
  • Country singer Granger Smith celebrated his birthday on September 3, among others.

Statistics:

  • At least 20 celebrities celebrated their birthdays this week, with genres spanning from music to film and television.
  • The oldest birthday celebration was on September 6 for cartoonist Cathy Guisewite, who celebrated her 75th birthday.
  • There were four birthdays marked within the same year, with singer Jimmy Clanton being the oldest at 87 years old.
  • The total number of birthdays in this week period was 40.

Sources:

  • The Associated Press