Celebrity Milestones: A Look at Notable Birthdays in Early January

January 4th

• Dyan Cannon: Actress, turning 87
• Kathy Forester: Country music singer, 71
• Michael Stipe: Musician (R. E. M.), 66
• Dave Foley: Comedian, 63
• Dot Jones: Actress
• Julia Ormond: Actress

January 5th

• Robert Duvall: Actor, 95
• Ted Lange: Actor ("The Love Boat"), 78
• Clancy Brown: Actor ("Highlander," "SpongeBob SquarePants"), 67
• Bradley Cooper: Actor, 51

January 6th

• Rowan Atkinson: Actor ("Mr. Bean"), 71
• Eddie Redmayne: Actor ("Fantastic Beasts," "The Theory of Everything"), 44
• Kate McKinnon: Comedian ("Saturday Night Live"), 42

January 7th

• Jann Wenner: Founder of "Rolling Stone," 80
• Kenny Loggins: Singer ("Footloose"), 78
• Nicolas Cage: Actor ("National Treasure," "Leaving Las Vegas"), 62

January 8th

• Shirley Bassey: Singer, 89
• Robby Krieger: Musician (The Doors), 80
• Sean Paul: Reggae artist, 53

January 9th

• Joan Baez: Folk singer, 85
• Jimmy Page: Musician (Led Zeppelin), 82
• J. K. Simmons: Actor ("Spider-Man," "The Closer"), 71

January 10th

• Rod Stewart: Rock legend, 81
• Pat Benatar: Singer, 73
• Evan Handler: Actor ("Sex and the City"), 65

These birthdays remind us of the diverse talents that have shaped our entertainment world. From music to movies, these celebrities have left their mark and continue to inspire.