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Famous October Birthdays


Famous October Birthdays

Famous October birthdays, In a world with nearly 7 billion people, chances are someone famous is celebrating their birthday this October.Check out these famous celebrities that will celebrate their birthdays this month.

Nick Cannon
Former host of MTV's hit "Wild 'N Out" Nick Cannon made a name for himself in television, movies and with several hit songs. He and his R&B diva wife welcomed twins in April.
Jimmy Carter
The 39th president, Jimmy Carter served a single term and was hurt politically by the Iran hostage crisis. Since he left office, he was awarded the Nobel Peace prize and founded the Carter Center with his wife, Rosalynn.
John Cleese
British actor John Cleese got his start with the offbeat comedy troupe Monty Python and starred in all four movies based on their show. On TV he also played the hotel manager Basil Fawlty in "Fawlty Towers" and the quirky Lyle Finster in the hit comedy "Will & Grace."
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Former first lady Hilary Rodham Clinton was a U.S. senator before becoming the current secretary of state  and made an unsuccessful run for the presidency. She published her autobiography in 2003, "Living History."
Simon Cowell
The so-called king of mean, Simon Cowell spent nine seasons on "American Idol" hurling insults at contestants and helping a few lucky winners realize their dreams. You can catch him on his new show to see if his sharp tongue still cuts as deep.
Joan Cusack
Joan Cusack built her successful career with memorable supporting roles, including several with her younger brother. Her unique voice was lent to Jessie the cowgirl in "Toy Story 2" and "Toy Story 3."
Brett Favre
Retirement flip-flopper Brett Favre spent 19 years as an NFL quarterback, most notably with the Green Bay Packers, before finally deciding to leave the league after the 2010 season.He has appeared in several commercials, a few poking fun at his on-again, off-again retirement plans.
Bill Gates
Billionaire Bill Gates co-founded Microsoft in 1976. An avid philanthropist, he created the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation with his wife and signed the Giving Pledge with fellow billionaires Warren Buffett and Mark Zuckerberg.
Nancy Grace
Tough as nails former prosecutor Nancy Grace reports on high-profile court cases on her legal and current events TV show, "Nancy Grace".Her coverage of the Casey Anthony trial earned high ratings.
Grant Hill
NBA All-Star Grant Hill plays for the Phoenix Suns and was part of the 1996 Olympic team that won gold in Atlanta. An avid African-American art collector, he sponsored an exhibition tour of his collection.
Evander Holyfield
Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield's 44 wins and career longevity earned him a nickname. He had part of his ear bitten off in one of his most famous fights.
Hugh Jackman
Australian actor Hugh Jackman is well known as an action star and as a romantic leading man.

He is a three-time Tony Awards host as well as an award winner
Alan Jackson
Country crooner Alan Jackson's traditional country sound has earned him a loyal following. His newly released collaboration on "As She's Walking Away" with the Zac Brown Band earned the pair a Grammy Award.
Kim Kardashian
Reality-TV star Kim Kardashian is best known for her involvement in her family's show, "Keeping up With the Kardashians," but she is involved in a variety of business interests, including her clothing and perfume lines. She married NBA star Kris Humphries in August.
Kevin Kline
Oscar-winning actor Kevin Kline has enjoyed a long career in a wide spectrum of movies, from "Sophie's Choice" to "Soapdish." He has two children with his wife, actress Phoebe Cates
John Krasinski
A star of the hit comedy "The Office", Jim Krasinski has appeared in "It's Complicated" and most recently "Something Borrowed." He married British actress Emily Blunt in 2010
Christopher Lloyd
Character actor Christopher Lloyd is best known for his role as Doc Brown in the "Back to the Future" trilogy and as Jim Ignatowski on "Taxi." He recently lent his unique voice to animated films such as "The Tale of Despereaux."
Penny Marshall
After securing fame with her iconic role as Laverne DeFazio on the hit television show "Laverne and Shirley," Penny Marshall turned to the opposite side of the camera. She is a successful director who has done blockbusters such as "A League of Their Own" and has been a producer on films such as "Cinderella Man."
John Mayer
Blues-rock singer John Mayer has produced numerous hit albums,
and his music  has earned him seven Grammy Awards. His high-profile romances and breakups have earned him a reputation as a womanizer.
Sharon Osbourne
Best known as the matriarch of the Osbourne family, Sharon Osbourne stepped into the spotlight with her family's reality show, "The Osbournes". She has become a permanent fixture on the small screen as a judge on the U.K.'s "The X Factor" and on "America's Got Talent," as well as a co-host on a popular daytime talk show
Clive Owen
British heartthrob Clive Owen impressed audiences with his string of supporting roles before cleaning up on the awards circuit for his leading role in "Closer." His new movie, "Intruders," debuted at the 2011 Toronto Film Festival. Watch the trailer.
Bristol Palin
The well-known daughter of former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, Bristol Palin gained her own fame with her high-profile teenage pregnancy and subsequent work advocating teen abstinence. Her popularity rose with her third-place finish on "Dancing With the Stars"
Jane Pauley
Journalist Jane Pauley is best known as a former co-host on the "Today" show and "Dateline NBC." She went public with her battle with bipolar disorder in her autobiography and is involved with the Jane Pauley Community Health Program.
Katy Perry
Pop princess Katy Perry found fame with her first hit single and has stayed on top of the charts with the songs that followed . She married comedian Russell Brand in October 2010
Anne Rice
Gothic fiction writer Anne Rice is best known for her stories involving vampires, most notably in her "Vampire Chronicles" series. Though she no longer lives in her original hometown , the city is the background for many of her novels.
Kelly Ripa
"Live With Regis and Kelly" co-host Kelly Ripa met her husband while on the soap opera "All My Children." She and co-host Regis Philbin, who will soon leave the show, won a Daytime Emmy Award in June.
Winona Ryder
"Heathers" star Winona Ryder landed in a courtroom facing shoplifting charges in 2001. After a career hiatus, she made a successful return to the big screen in "Black Swan," which earned her a nomination for a Screen Actors Guild Award. Watch the trailer from her most recent film.
Elisabeth Shue
Oscar-nominated actress Elisabeth Shue made a name for herself in girl-next-door roles beginning with her breakout performance in "The Karate Kid." She is married to Academy Award-winning director Davis Guggenheim
Grace Slick
Rock icon Grace Slick was lead singer and one of the songwriters for Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship and Starship. She continues to work as an artist, but she's traded her singing and songwriting for a paintbrush
Margaret Thatcher
The United Kingdom's first female prime minister, Margaret Thatcher  earned her nickname for her tough stances against trade unions and the Soviet Union. She talks about her time in office in her autobiography, "The Downing Street Years"
Usher
R&B superstar and actor Usher is a seven-time Grammy Award winner and best-selling recording artist . He is part owner of an NBA team

Senior Citizen Celebrities

Senior Citizen Celebrities
Older Americans who rock
In 1963, President John F. Kennedy designated May as Senior Citizens Month, and in 1980, President Jimmy Carter's proclamation changed the name to Older Americans Month, a time to celebrate those 65 and older through ceremonies, events and public recognition. Here are a few older Americans who should be celebrated.
Betty White
Her comeback: Betty White, 89, gained celebrity status all over again when she appeared in "The Proposal" .Then came the Super Bowl ad..

Her career: White has been acting for six decades, but we bet you don't know the name of her first sitcom in 1953. Other shows in which she starred:


* "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" in the '70s
* "The Golden Girls" in the '80s 
* Now she's on "Hot in Cleveland".Her co-stars include:
* Valerie Bertinelli best known for her role on the '70s and '80s sitcom "One Day at a Time" and for being the spokesperson of a weight loss company 
* "Frasier" star Jane Leeves who played Daphne, the love interest of Niles Crane.
* "Just Shoot Me Star" Wendie Malick who played the role of model-turned-fashion editor Nina Van Horn.
Clint Eastwood
His career: Clint Eastwood, 80, broke out in the acting biz with a late 1950s drama series, but he soon became an iconic actor with leads in classics like “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”  and a crime thriller. The catchphrase he made famous? Watch the scene.

As a director: He’s been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director four times and won twice: Once for a western and one for a movie in which he starred. Other movies he’s famous for:

* Directed the little known “Bronco Billy” in the ‘80s
* Played a Secret Service agent in “In the Line of Fire” in the ‘90s
* His current directing project is a biopic, “J. Edgar,” starring:
o Leonardo DiCaprio best known for his role in a box-office epic and his relationship with a top model His first acting job may surprise you.
o Naomi Watts who recently played a real-life FBI agent. Her famous husband?
Harrison Ford
His career: Harrison Ford, 68, doesn’t let his age get him down and he's still one of Hollywood's hot leading men. Watch a super-young Ford in his first movie bit part in 1966.
Famous roles: Ford’s legendary roles include a rogue archeologist and a sharp-tongued space hero Other famous roles include:

* “Patriot Games”  and “Sabrina” in the ‘90s
* “What Lies Beneath” and “Extraordinary Measures” in the 2000s
* He will star in “Cowboys & Aliens” this summer. His co-stars include:
o Olivia Wilde best known for her role in the TV drama “House” and a mock PSA 
o Daniel Craig is best known as a secret agent these days, but he was a drug dealer in his breakout role.
Raquel Welch
Icon status: Raquel Welch, 70, is considered one of the biggest sex symbols of the ‘60s and ‘70s.She struck an iconic pose on the poster for this film.She was the face of a cosmetic’s brand.

Her career: Before she became a movie legend, she had a different on-air job.Her first feature film had a party theme.Her notable roles include:

* “Bandolero” in 1968
* The controversial “Myra Breckinridge” in 1970
* Won a Golden Globe for her role in “The Three Musketeers”
Lauren Bacall
Icon status: Lauren Bacall, 86, was known for her work in film noir as well as her husky voice and unique look  in the ‘40s and ‘50s. Her trademark look?

Her career: The screen star broke out with her role in the book-to-film movie “The Big Sleep” Despite her long career, she finally won a Golden Globe at age 72 for her role in “The Mirror Has Two Faces.” Other notable roles include:

* “How to Marry a Millionaire”  in 1953, with another famous actress
* “Written on the Wind” in 1956
* “Murder on the Orient Express” in 1974, also starring:
o Ingrid Bergman, best known for her in “Casablanca”
o Sean Connery, best known for his role as 007
Aretha Franklin
Her career: The Queen of Soul, 68, had her first hit more than 40 years ago. Listen and see if you recognize it. Who was her role model?
Greatest hits: She’s been belting out great songs for years, earning numerous No. 1 hits on the charts. Here are some:

* “Chain of Fools”
* “Baby, I Love You”
* “I Say A Little Prayer”
* “Respect”
Maya Angelou
Her career: Maya Angelou, 83, is a beloved African-American author, poet and civil rights activist. She was the first female (at 14) to hold this job and was an editor at a far-flung newspaper.

Greatest works: She is best known for a series of autobiographical books and poetry. Some of her greatest works include:
Books

* “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”  in 1969
* “All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes”  in 1986
* “A Song Flung Up to Heaven” in 2002

Poetry

* “Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'fore I Diiie”  in 1971
* “Celebrations: Rituals of Peace and Prayer”  in 2006

Screen

* “Roots” in 1977
* First African American woman to direct a major motion picture.
Jimmy Carter
His career: Before Jimmy Carter, 86, was America’s 39th president (1977-1981), he served two terms as senator and one term as governor of the Peach State.
Accomplishments: Many of his notable endeavors came after his presidency. Here are some highlights:

* Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002
* Active with a non-profit devoted to affordable housing
* With the Carter Center, helping to combat a deadly disease
* Famous for his diplomacy
Jack Nicholson
His career: Jack Nicholson, 74, has come a long way from his first role in 1958  having since been nominated for 12 Academy Awards. How many has he won?
His cast of characters: From a private eye to a mad-man villain in a superhero film, Nicholson boasts an eclectic film resume. Here are some of his greatest roles:

* “The Shining”  in 1980
* “Terms of Endearment”  in 1983
* “A Few Good Men” in 1992
* “Something’s Gotta Give”  in 2003
* “The Departed” in 2006

Tina Turner
Her career: Soul singer Tina Turner, 71, has enjoyed a successful career that has spanned more than 50 decades. She started out at 18 with Ike Turner, but in two years she was the star. They hit it big in 1971 with "Proud Mary".Read about their tumultuous split in 1977.
Greatest hits: Success followed her break-up with Ike with a string of hits.Here are some:

* “River Deep, Mountain High”
* “Let’s Stay Together”
* “Private Dancer”
* “What’s Love Got to Do With It?”
Trivia: Her starring ‘80s movie role alongside Mel Gibson?

Celeb alien encounters


Celeb alien encounters

Celeb alien encounters
Rocker Sammy Hagar airs all his dirty laundry in his new book  including his shocking encounters with out-of-this-world creatures. And he's not the only one. Flying saucers, dancing lights, even brain downloads are not too out there for these celebrities, who all say they've had alien encounters.

Olivia Newton-John
In England most people now think UFOs are possible. Twenty years ago, how many people would have thought that? – Olivia Newton-John

The English 62-year-old former pop star  says she saw a silver object flying at "amazing speeds" as a teen and has been an extraterrestrial believer ever since.
Sammy Hagar
They were plugged into me. It was a download situation ... Or, they uploaded something from my brain, like an experiment. – Sammy Hagar

He "can't drive 55," and it's no wonder. Fast, shiny UFOs have hovered over rocker Sammy Hagar several times since the first encounter at age 4, he has said. His abduction story?
Shirley MacLaine
They have shown up. They have taken certain people aboard their craft, including some who went willingly. – Shirley MacLaine

One of the first celebrities to speak openly about her belief in the existence of extraterrestrials, Shirley MacLaine has never shied away from controversial statements about her UFO experiences as well as recent revelations about her sex life.
Dennis Kucinich
You have to keep in mind that more — that Jimmy Carter saw a UFO and also that more people in this country have seen UFOs than I think approve of George Bush's presidency. – Dennis Kucinich

Congressman Dennis Kucinich  may not remember exactly what he ate at a dinner party at this actress's house back in 1982, but no one is likely to forget what they both say he saw: unidentified flying objects hovering in the sky.
Mick Jagger
In 1968 he went camping in Glastonbury with his then girlfriend, singer Marianne Faithfull, and encountered a rare, luminous cigar-shaped mothership. – Rock author Michael C. Luckman

Star power doesn't just define this legendary rocker, it seems to follow him everywhere he goes. After his camping excursion, the Rolling Stones vocalist reportedly had a UFO detector installed in one of his homes.
John Lennon
On the 23rd August, 1974 at 9 o'clock I saw a U.F.O. – John Lennon

Lennon's assistant and then-girlfriend May Pang has said that the two of them saw a UFO the size of a Learjet while on the balcony of Lennon's Manhattan apartment in 1974.
Muhammad Ali
If you look into the sky in the early morning you see them playing tag between the stars. – Muhammad Ali

"The Greatest" has said he's seen UFOs on several occasions, including once while he was jogging through a famous park.

Walter Cronkite
From the beginning of recordable time, men have been seeing unexplainable things in the sky. – Walter Cronkite

Did the late Walter Cronkite really see a UFO destroy a U.S. missile? The respected newsman reportedly witnessed a large disc-shaped craft hovering near a military base in the 1950s. A few minutes later, the story goes, the missile was hit by a beam of blue light and exploded.
Jimmy Carter
One thing's for sure, I'll never make fun of people who say they've seen unidentified objects in the sky. – Jimmy Carter

The former U.S. president has said he and a group of Lions Club members had a close encounter when they spotted a UFO in the Georgia night sky in the late 1960s.

Elvis Presley
The singer was contacted telepathically by two alien beings when he was eight years old, although he had no idea what it all meant at the time. – Rock author Michael C. Luckman

The hip-swiveling King of Rock 'n' Roll  had a well-known belief in extraterrestrials and reported several sightings of UFOs throughout his life. Elvis was especially intrigued by his father's report of a strange blue light hovering over their home on the night he was born.