Celebrities Born in Late August: A Look at Their Journeys

Late August is a special time for many celebrities. From rock stars to actors, lots of famous people celebrate their birthdays during this week. Let’s take a look at some of them.

August 24

• Mason Williams - Famous guitarist, turns 87
• Marshall Thompson - Known for his soulful voice in The Chi-Lites, is 83
• Ann Archer - Starred in many movies, is 78
• Steve Guttenberg - Famous for his comedy roles, is 67
• Jared Harris - Known for his intense performances in shows like "Mad Men," is 64
• Dave Chappelle - A comedian who makes people laugh and think, is 52
• Rupert Grint - Who played Ron Weasley in "Harry Potter," is 37

August 25

• Tom Skerritt - Known for his action movies, is 92
• Gene Simmons of Kiss - Famous for his wild stage performances, is 76
• Elvis Costello - A legendary musician, is 71
• Tim Burton - The director behind "The Nightmare Before Christmas," is 67
• Billy Ray Cyrus - Who sang "Achy Breaky Heart," is 64
• Blake Lively - Known for her roles in movies and TV shows, is 38

August 26

• Vic Dana - A singer from the past, is 85
• Valerie Simpson - Part of the famous Ashford and Simpson duo, is 80
• Brett Cullen - Known for his roles in TV shows, is 69
• Shirley Manson of Garbage - Known for her powerful voice, is 59
• Melissa McCarthy - Who makes everyone laugh in movies like "Bridesmaids," is 55
• Macaulay Culkin - Famous for "Home Alone," is 45
• Dylan O’Brien - Known for "Teen Wolf," is 34

August 27

• Tommy Sands - An actor and singer, is 88
• G. W. Bailey - Known for his role in "The Closer," is 81
• Alex Lifeson of Rush - A legendary guitarist, is 72
• Yolanda Adams - A gospel singer, is 64
• Chandra Wilson - Known for "Grey’s Anatomy," is 56
• Sarah Chalke - Who played Elliott Reid in "Scrubs," is 49
• Aaron Paul - Famous for "Breaking Bad," is 46
• Ellar Coltrane - Who starred in "Boyhood," is 31

August 28

• Sonny Shroyer - Known for "The Dukes of Hazzard," is 90
• Ken Jenkins - From "Scrubs," is 85
• Daniel Stern - Famous for "Home Alone," is 68
• Jennifer Coolidge - Known for her comedy roles, is 64
• Shania Twain - A country music superstar, is 60
• Jack Black - Known for his funny movies, is 56
• Armie Hammer - Known for "The Social Network," is 39
• Quvenzhane Wallis - Who starred in "Beasts of the Southern Wild," is 22

August 29 and 30

• Elliott Gould - Known for "MAS*H," is 87
• Rebecca DeMornay - Known for "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle," is 66
• Carla Gugino - Known for her roles in many movies, is 54
• Lea Michele - From "Glee," is 39
• Elizabeth Ashley - Known for her acting, is 86
• John Kani - From "Black Panther," is 83
• Cameron Diaz - A famous actress, is 53
• Johanna Braddy - Known for "Quantico," is 38