Celebrities Turning a Year Older on July 27

July 27 marks another day for stars to celebrate their birthdays. Among the most talked‑about is Maya Rudolph, who turns 54 this year. She grew up in Gainesville, Florida, and has become a beloved comedian and actress.

• Taylor Schilling turns 42; she recently lent her voice to a character in the 2025 animated movie Imagine.
• Nikolaj Coster‑Waldau, known for his role in Game of Thrones, is 56 and even directed an episode of the series King and Conqueror last year.

Other notable birthdays today include:

• Alex Rodriguez (51), former baseball star whose middle name is Emanuel.
• John Pleshette (84), actor.
• Betty Thomas (79), director.
• Maureen McGovern (77), singer.
• Roxanne Hart (72), actress.

Musicians celebrating:

• Duncan Cameron of Sawyer Brown, guitarist.
• Karrin Allyson, jazz vocalist (64).

Comedy milestones:

• Carol Leifer turns 70.
• Bill Engvall turns 69.

Younger talents:

• Alyvia Alyn Lind (19), actress known for Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors.
• Seamus Dever (50), actor.
• Jonathan Rhys Meyers (49).
• Heidi Gardner of Saturday Night Live (43).

Country and pop icons:

• Stacy Dean Campbell, country singer (59).
• Cheyenne Kimball, pop artist (36).

Historical figures sharing this birthday:

• Ludovico Sforza, art patron who commissioned Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper.
• Norman Lear, TV pioneer.
• Peggy Fleming (77), Olympic figure skater born in 1948.
• Christopher Dean (68), part of the legendary skating duo Torvill & Dean.

The calendar of celebrity birthdays is a mix of entertainment, sports, and history, reminding us that each July 27 brings a new chapter for many well‑known names.