Celebrity Birthdays - June

If you only knew Theo Rossi from his toughest roles, you’d assume he spends his free time glowering in dark corners and delivering intense monologues to passing strangers. In reality, he’s more likely to be out running a charity race, helping a nonprofit, or wrangling kids at home. It’s the classic actor’s paradox: the man who plays some of television’s most troubled characters is probably the one at the neighborhood barbecue reminding everyone to drink water and stretch before the softball game.

June 4, 1975, in Staten Island, New York

Trivia

• Theo Rossi's full name is John Theodore Rossi. He is of Italian and Spanish descent.
• He is a graduate of the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York City, where he honed his acting skills.
• Rossi is an advocate for animal rights and often promotes adoption and rescue efforts through his social media platforms.
• He has appeared in various independent films, showcasing his willingness to take on diverse and challenging roles.
• Rossi has a distinctive collection of tattoos, many of which hold personal significance and reflect his life experiences.

Most people change jobs a few times during their lives. Edward VIII managed to become King of the United Kingdom, reign for less than a year, abdicate the throne, marry the woman he loved, and spend the rest of his life as one of the most talked-about figures in royal history. It is not the traditional career path. In fact, if royal careers came with employee handbooks, Edward's story would probably occupy an entire chapter titled "Please Don't Do This." Yet nearly a century later, his remarkable life remains one of the most fascinating and controversial stories ever to unfold within the British monarchy.

June 23, 1894, in Richmond Park, England

May 28, 1972, in Paris, France

Trivia

• Eldest son of King George V.
• Became Prince of Wales in 1911.
• Served in the British Army during World War I.
• Became King on January 20, 1936.
• Reigned for only 326 days.
• First British monarch to voluntarily abdicate.
• Abdicated on December 11, 1936.
• Married Wallis Simpson in 1937.
• Received the title Duke of Windsor.
• Served as Governor of the Bahamas from 1940 to 1945.

Most people go camping and hope there’s a clean bathroom and maybe a coffee maker nearby. Bear Grylls goes camping and immediately starts chewing on a stick, drinking from a suspicious puddle, and explaining how to cook a beetle over a tiny fire. He’s the only guy who can look at a perfectly good sandwich and say, “No thanks, I’ll just eat this handful of moss instead.” If Bear ever showed up at a backyard barbecue, you just know he’d wander off into the bushes, come back with a handful of leaves, and say, “This is much more nutritious.” And somehow, you’d believe him.

June 7, 1974, in London, England

Trivia

• He earned the nickname “Bear” from his sister when he was a baby.
• He served in the British SAS before becoming a TV star.
• He broke his back in a parachuting accident at age 21.
• He climbed Mount Everest at 23, one of the youngest climbers at the time.
• He has crossed the North Atlantic in an inflatable boat.
• He holds a black belt in Shotokan karate.
• He practices yoga to stay flexible and focused.
• His autobiography Mud, Sweat, and Tears became a bestseller.

Courteney Cox has spent so many years playing neat, organized, slightly high-strung characters that you half expect her to walk into any room with a label maker and a disinfectant wipe. As Monica, she could spot a crooked picture frame from across the apartment and fix it before anyone else even noticed it was crooked. In real life, she’s admitted she likes things tidy—but probably not to the point of vacuuming the vacuum cleaner. Still, if you ever visit her house, you get the feeling the throw pillows are standing at attention, the counters are shining, and somewhere in the distance, you can almost hear Monica whispering, “Could this place be any cleaner?”

June 15, 1964, in Birmingham, Alabama

Trivia

• She was the first Friends cast member to be nominated for a Golden Globe (Cougar Town).
• She originally auditioned for the role of Rachel on Friends.
• She has appeared in every film of the Scream franchise.
• She once worked as a model before becoming an actress.
• Her daughter, Coco, was named after her nickname.
• She directed several episodes of Cougar Town.
• She’s a skilled piano player and enjoys music sessions with friends.
• She has a passion for interior design and home renovation.

Anne Winters may be a rising Hollywood star, but give her a board game and she’ll happily spend the evening arguing over hotel properties and triple-word scores. Somewhere between intense dramatic scenes and red-carpet events, she’s probably plotting a ruthless Monopoly strategy. And if her on-screen characters are any indication, you might want to think twice before agreeing to be the banker.

June 3, 1994, in Dallas, Texas

Trivia

• Anne Winters was born and raised in Dallas, Texas.
• She played Chloe Rice on the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why.
• Her role in Tyrant marked her first major TV breakthrough.
• She appeared opposite Nicolas Cage in Mom and Dad.
• Winters is a fan of board games like Monopoly and Scrabble.

Keith David has the kind of voice that could read a cereal box and make it sound like the opening line of an epic movie trailer. If he told you to clean your room, you’d probably salute first and ask questions later. Whether he’s voicing alien warriors, animated gargoyles, or smooth-talking villains, he brings a level of authority that makes everything feel important—even if the character is just ordering lunch. And honestly, if Keith David orders a sandwich, that sandwich probably feels honored.

June 4, 1956, in Harlem, New York

Trivia

• Keith David trained at the Juilliard School’s drama division.
• He starred in John Carpenter’s The Thing and They Live.
• He voiced Goliath in the animated series Gargoyles.
• He is the voice of the Arbiter in the Halo video game series.
• David is also a jazz singer and a frequent documentary narrator.

Emily Ratajkowski has the kind of life where one day she’s on a magazine cover, the next she’s launching a fashion line, and the day after that she’s writing essays about culture and identity. Meanwhile, the rest of us feel accomplished if we manage to fold laundry and remember where we left our coffee. She seems to glide through photo shoots, business meetings, and book tours with the confidence of someone who knows exactly what she’s doing—while the rest of us are still trying to remember our email passwords. If multitasking were an Olympic sport, Emily would probably win gold, then design the uniforms, write a thoughtful essay about the experience, and still make it to the after-party on time.

June 7, 1991, in, London, England

Trivia

• She signed with a modeling agency at just 14 years old.
• Her parents are both artists—her father a painter, her mother a writer and professor.
• Her first major film role was in Gone Girl (2014).
• She launched her own fashion brand, Inamorata, in 2017.
• She released a book of essays titled My Body in 2021.
• She is known for her love of vintage clothing and art museums.
• She appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2014.
• She has a pet dog that frequently appears on her social media.

Landing a starring role on a hit television series is impressive enough. Doing it almost immediately after graduating from drama school is the sort of thing that makes aspiring actors stare at their résumés and sigh dramatically. Fortunately for Camila Mendes, talent, timing, and plenty of determination all arrived at the audition together.

June 29, 1994, in Charlottesville, Virginia

Trivia

• She is of Brazilian heritage and speaks Portuguese.
• Graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in 2016.
• Riverdale was her first professional acting audition.
• Played Veronica Lodge for all seven seasons of Riverdale.
• Won the Teen Choice Award for Choice Scene Stealer in 2017.
• Starred in The Perfect Date with Noah Centineo.
• Appeared in the hit film Palm Springs.
• Starred in Dangerous Lies, Do Revenge, Upgraded, and Música.

Josh Segarra has the kind of energy that makes you suspect he’s secretly had three espressos before every scene. One minute he’s singing in a Broadway musical, the next he’s delivering a villain monologue that makes heroes nervous, and somewhere in between he’s probably warming up for karaoke night. If enthusiasm were a superpower, Segarra wouldn’t need to audition for superhero shows—he’d just show up and they’d hand him a cape.

June 3, 1986, in Longwood, Florida

Trivia

• He studied acting at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.
• He played the villain Prometheus on the CW series Arrow.
• Segarra starred as Emilio Estefan in the musical On Your Feet!.
• He is a big professional wrestling fan.

If Hollywood ever needed someone to play a fearless lawman, an unpredictable villain, a rock-and-roll legend, or a fellow who looked like he'd just wrestled a tornado and won on points, Gary Busey was usually on the shortlist. His performances have always come with one guarantee: you'll remember them long after the credits roll.

June 29, 1944, in Goose Creek, Texas

Trivia

• Played Buddy Holly in The Buddy Holly Story (1978).
• Received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
• Performed his own singing and guitar work in The Buddy Holly Story.
• Played Mr. Joshua in Lethal Weapon.
• Starred as FBI Agent Angelo Pappas in Point Break.
• Appeared in Under Siege, The Firm, and Predator 2.
• Began his entertainment career as a drummer.
• Was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in 1988.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson has played a superhero with no powers, a superhero with super speed, a monster-fighting soldier, and a dangerously unhinged criminal—all before most people figure out what they’re doing with their lives. He’s the kind of actor who seems perfectly comfortable dodging explosions one year and wearing period costumes the next. Somewhere out there, a casting director is probably looking at his résumé and thinking, “We need someone who can fight, brood, run fast, and look intense while doing it.” And Aaron just sighs, stretches, and says, “All right, what century are we in this time?”

June 13, 1990, in High Wycombe, England

Trivia

• Aaron began acting at the age of six.
• He played John Lennon in the biographical film Nowhere Boy.
• He won a Golden Globe for Nocturnal Animals in 2017.
• He married director Sam Taylor-Johnson, whom he met on the set of Nowhere Boy.
• He took his wife’s last name, becoming Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
• He played Quicksilver in Avengers: Age of Ultron.
• He appeared in Christopher Nolan’s Tenet.
• He is a fan of classic rock bands like Led Zeppelin.

Chris Evans spent nearly a decade playing the most upright, noble, and selfless superhero in cinema—and then immediately followed it up by playing a spoiled, sweater-wearing villain in Knives Out. That’s range. He went from carrying a vibranium shield to lounging around in chunky knitwear while insulting his relatives, and somehow he looked equally convincing in both. If Hollywood ever makes a movie about a polite New England guy who rescues a dog, grills burgers, and occasionally saves the world, they won’t even need a script. They’ll just hand Chris a camera and say, “Be yourself.”

June 13, 1981, in Boston, Massachusetts

Trivia

• Chris Evans was raised in Sudbury, Massachusetts.
• His mother was a youth theater director.
• He studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.
• He first played a superhero as the Human Torch in Fantastic Four.
• He portrayed Captain America from 2011 to 2019.
• He directed and starred in the romantic drama Before We Go.
• His rescue dog, Dodger, is a social media favorite.
• He co-founded the civic engagement site A Starting Point.

For years, Noah Wyle was the doctor America trusted most—even though he was only pretending. If you watched enough ER, you probably felt more confident walking into a hospital just because Dr. Carter was on duty somewhere. He had that calm, reassuring presence that said, “Yes, this situation is complicated, but I’ve got it.” Of course, if aliens invaded, he could handle that too—because apparently, Noah Wyle’s career plan was simple: save patients, save books, and, when necessary, save the entire human race.

June 4, 1971, in Hollywood, California

Trivia

• Noah Wyle was the longest-running original cast member on ER.
• He received multiple Emmy nominations for his role as Dr. John Carter.
• He portrayed Steve Jobs in the TV movie Pirates of Silicon Valley.
• Wyle attended Northwestern University to study theater.
• He serves as Artistic Producer at The Blank Theatre Company.

Allen has hosted and performed stand-up specials throughout his career.Tim Allen has spent decades proving that if something doesn’t work, the obvious solution is more power—more horsepower, more voltage, or at the very least, a louder grunt. He’s the only man who could convincingly play a handyman who breaks everything, a space ranger who doesn’t know he’s a toy, and Santa Claus who got the job because of a workplace accident. Somewhere out there, there’s probably a toolbox that opens itself when he walks into the room, just out of respect. And if it doesn’t, he’ll fix it—right after he adds a bigger engine to it.

June 13, 1953, in Denver, Colorado

Trivia

• He served over two years in federal prison before launching his comedy career.
• He studied communications in college and discovered stand-up there.
• In 1995, he had the number one TV show, movie, and book at the same time.
• He voiced Buzz Lightyear in all the main Toy Story films.
• He is a passionate car collector with several custom-built vehicles.
• Home Improvement was the most-watched sitcom in the U.S. during the 1990s.
• He turned down massive pay raises to keep Home Improvement from stretching past its creative peak.
• Allen has hosted and performed stand-up specials throughout his career.

Some performers can make you laugh with a single look. David Alan Grier can do it before he's even spoken a word. Whether he's delivering razor-sharp comedy, commanding the Broadway stage, or stealing scenes in a Hollywood blockbuster, Grier has spent decades proving that talent, timing, and a perfectly raised eyebrow are a winning combination.

June 30, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan

Trivia

• Rose to fame on In Living Color.
• Made his film breakthrough in A Soldier's Story.
• Won the Tony Award for A Soldier's Play.
• Has enjoyed successful careers in comedy, drama, and musical theatre.
• Appeared in Boomerang alongside Eddie Murphy.
• Starred in Jumanji: The Next Level.
• Published the memoir Barack Like Me.
• Has worked as a stand-up comedian and television host.
• Has appeared in dozens of television series over four decades.

Some people collect awards. Some collect movie roles. Meryl Streep appears to have collected entire careers. Over the course of more than five decades, she has transformed herself into prime ministers, chefs, singers, authors, fashion editors, and just about anyone else Hollywood could imagine. If acting were an Olympic sport, there would probably be a rule limiting how many medals one person could win. Born on June 22, 1949, Meryl Streep has spent a lifetime setting a standard that leaves audiences impressed, critics scrambling for new compliments, and fellow actors wondering if she secretly has extra hours in her day.

June 22, 1949 in Summit, New Jersey

Trivia

• Her full name is Mary Louise Streep.
• The nickname "Meryl" was invented by her father.
• Graduated from Vassar College in 1971.
• Earned an MFA from the Yale School of Drama in 1975.
• Made her film debut in Julia (1977).
• Received her first Oscar nomination for The Deer Hunter (1978).
• Won her first Academy Award for Kramer vs. Kramer (1979).
• Won Best Actress Oscars for Sophie's Choice and The Iron Lady.
• Originally trained as a singer before focusing on acting.
• Known for her ability to perform a wide variety of accents.
• Has won multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Awards.
• Widely regarded as one of the greatest actresses in film history.

Jake Busey has the kind of energy that makes you feel like something exciting—or slightly dangerous—is about to happen the moment he walks into a scene. He’s mastered the art of playing characters who look like they either just told a great joke or just did something they absolutely shouldn’t have. With that trademark grin and wild-card charm, he’s the guy you’d want on your team in a sci-fi battle… but maybe not the guy you’d trust with your car keys, your last slice of pizza, or anything that explodes when you press the wrong button.

June 15, 1971, in Los Angeles, California

Trivia

• He is the son of actor Gary Busey.
• He made his film debut as a child in Straight Time with his father.
• He played Ace Levy in the cult sci-fi film Starship Troopers.
• He portrayed a killer in The Frighteners, directed by Peter Jackson.
• He appeared in the hit thriller Enemy of the State.
• He had a recurring role in season three of Stranger Things.
• He is a musician who plays guitar and performs in bands.
• He is an avid motorcycle and car enthusiast.

Paul Schulze has played so many serious, intense characters that you half-expect him to walk into a room and immediately start delivering a speech about life, morality, or a looming federal crisis. He’s been a priest who loved pasta a little too much, a government agent who took his job very seriously, and a pharmacist with a heart bigger than his common sense. If there’s ever a TV show about a deeply conflicted man standing in a dimly lit room, looking worried while holding a cup of coffee, Paul Schulze is probably already cast. And honestly, he’ll probably be the best part of the scene.

June 12, 1962, in New York City

Trivia

• He studied acting at SUNY Purchase.
• He played Father Phil Intintola on The Sopranos.
• He portrayed Ryan Chappelle on 24.
• He appeared in the thriller Panic Room with Jodie Foster.
• He starred as Eddie Walzer on Nurse Jackie.
• Schulze has appeared in multiple Law & Order episodes.
• He has a strong background in theater.
• He often plays intense or morally complex characters.

Some singers hit the high notes. Don Dokken practically built a career on them. During the glory days of big hair, louder guitars, and amplifiers that could probably be heard from low Earth orbit, Dokken helped create the soundtrack for an entire generation of rock fans who believed volume knobs existed for one purpose only: to be turned all the way up.

June 29, 1953, in Los Angeles, California

Trivia

• Founder and lead vocalist of Dokken.
• Began his recording career in Germany before achieving success in America.
• Breaking the Chains was the band's breakthrough album.
• Under Lock and Key became Dokken's biggest commercial success.
• Back for the Attack reached the Top 20 on the Billboard 200.
• Dream Warriors was written for A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.
• Received a Grammy nomination with Dokken for Best Metal Performance in 1989.
• Released the solo album Up from the Ashes in 1990.
• Reunited with the classic Dokken lineup in 1993.
• Known for his powerful melodic tenor voice.

Some kids made home movies with cardboard spaceships and rubber monsters. Paul Thomas Anderson looked at a camera and apparently thought, "Why not make Oscar-worthy films instead?" Decades later, audiences are still debating his movies, proving that sometimes the fellow behind the camera gets just as much attention as the stars standing in front of it.

June 26, 1970, in Studio City, California

Trivia

• Began making films as a child using home video equipment.
• Wrote and directed Hard Eight (1996).
• Boogie Nights earned him his first Academy Award nomination.
• Magnolia received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay.
• There Will Be Blood won two Academy Awards.
• Has directed frequent collaborator Philip Seymour Hoffman in five feature films.
• Won the Best Director Award at the Cannes Film Festival for Punch-Drunk Love.
• Longtime partner of actress and comedian Maya Rudolph.
• Frequently sets films in California's San Fernando Valley.
• Known for elaborate tracking shots and ensemble casts.

Mary-Kate Olsen went from being the tiniest member of the Tanner family to running a luxury fashion label and jumping horses over obstacles that cost more than most cars. She’s the rare former child star who traded punchlines for couture and paparazzi for stables. Somewhere out there, there’s probably a very confused horse who has no idea it’s being ridden by someone who once ruled the ’90s video-store shelf. And honestly, that horse is probably living the most peaceful, drama-free life in the entire Olsen universe.

June 13, 1986, in Sherman Oaks, California

Trivia

• The twins became co-presidents of Dualstar at age 18.
• Mary-Kate continued acting into the mid-2000s after Ashley retired.
• She starred in the indie film The Wackness in 2008.
• She is an accomplished equestrian who has competed in show-jumping events.
• The Row has won multiple CFDA awards.
• She prefers a very private life and rarely gives interviews.
• Elizabeth and James are named after the twins’ siblings.