Notable Birthdays on September 23: Bruce Springsteen, Anthony Mackie, and More
A host of stars from music, film, and television are celebrating birthdays on September 23.
Iconic American rocker Bruce Springsteen, known as “The Boss,” celebrates his 76th birthday. Among his many career highlights was performing at the Super Bowl XLIII halftime show.
Legendary Spanish singer Julio Iglesias turns 82. A global music icon, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1985.
Actor Jason Alexander, widely recognized for his role as George Costanza on “Seinfeld,” turns 66. He also made a memorable guest appearance as Olix, an alien bartender, on the sci-fi series “The Orville.”
Anthony Mackie, celebrated for his role as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is 47. He also lent his voice to the robot character Herman in the film “The Electric State.”
Actor and singer Skylar Astin, known for his roles in the “Pitch Perfect” film series and “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist,” turns 38.
Other Celebrities Celebrating Birthdays
- Paul Petersen: Actor-singer (“The Donna Reed Show”), 80
- Mary Kay Place: Actor, 78
- George C. Wolfe: Director, 71
- Leon Taylor: Drummer (The Ventures), 70
- Rosalind Chao: Actor (“Mulan,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”), 68
- Chi McBride: Actor (“Hawaii Five-0”), 64
- Don Herron: Steel guitarist (BR549), 63
- LisaRaye: Actor (“All of Us”), 59
- Ani DiFranco: Singer, 55
- Sam Bettens: Singer (K’s Choice), 53
- Jermaine Dupri: Rapper and producer, 53
- Kip Pardue: Actor (“Remember the Titans”), 49
- Erik-Michael Estrada: Singer (O-Town), 46
- Brandon Victor Dixon: Actor (“Hamilton”), 44
- David Lim: Actor (“S.W.A.T.”), 42
- Cush Jumbo: Actor (“The Good Fight”), 40
Historical Figures Born on This Day
September 23 also marks the birthdate of several significant historical figures, including:
- Euripides: Greek playwright
- Augustus Caesar: First Roman emperor
- Kublai Khan: Mongol emperor
- Mary Mallon: Medical patient known as “Typhoid Mary”
- Mickey Rooney: Actor
- John Coltrane: Jazz musician
- Ray Charles: Singer and musician
- Marty Schottenheimer: Former NFL coach
