September 17 Birthdays   

  • 1
    MIA TALERICO 4

    Child actress that began her career at the age of eleven months on Disney's Good Luck Charlie, starring alongside Bridgit Mendler.

  • 2
    HANK WILLIAMS SR. (1923-1953)

    Legendary country star who wrote the classic, I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry.

  • 3
    ALEXANDER OVECHKIN 27

    Russian born All-star hockey player who currently plays left wing for the Washington Capitals.

  • 4
    JIMMIE JOHNSON 37

    Race driver who won four consecutive Sprint Cup championships.

  • 5
    JOHN RITTER (1948-2003)

    Jack Tripper of Three's Company, and son of Tex Ritter.

  • 6
    CASSANDRA ELVIRA PETERSON 61

    Curvy Mistress of the Dark who hosted classic horror films on TV.

  • 7
    PHIL JACKSON 67

    Key reserve for the New York Knicks NBA championship team in 1973 who went on to become legendary head coach of the Bulls and Lakers.

  • 8
    KEN KESEY (1935-2001)

    Psychedelic counter culture author of One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest, Sometimes a Great Notion, and Demon Box.

  • 9
    KYLE CHANDLER 47

    He's best known as Coach Eric Taylor of Friday Night Lights and was in Zero Dark Thirty as well.

  • 10
    RODDY MCDOWALL (1928-1998)

    Accomplished actor who played Cornelius in Planet of the Apes.

  • 11
    KEVIN CLASH 52

    American voice actor and puppeteer, best known for bringing life to Elmo and Clifford the Big Red Dog.

  • 12
    RASHEED WALLACE 38

    Legendary NBA big man who won the NBA title with the Pistons in 2004, and was the #4 overall pick in the 195 NBA draft.

  • 13
    ANNE BANCROFT (1931-2005)

    Won Best Actress as Annie Sullivan in The Miracle Worker.

  • 14
    DOUG E. FRESH 46

    Rapper, producer and the Human Beat Box who gained fame for his unique rapping abilities and prowess.

  • 15
    NATE BERKUS 41

    Design expert who hosted The Nate Berkus Show.

  • 16
    WADE ROBSON 30

    Choreographer of Britney Spears, *NSYNC, and others.

  • 17
    MALIK YOBA 45

    Best known for starring in New York Undercover as J.C. Williams, a NYPD detective.

  • 18
    BOBBY LEE 40

    Korean American actor and comedian known for his memorable sketches in MadTV.

  • 19
    DENYSE TONTZ 18

    Jennifer on Nickelodeon's Big Time Rush also stars in the 2013 series Dog with a Blog.

  • 20
    NEIL BLOMKAMP 33

    Director of the science fiction film Elysium starring Matt Damon.

  • 21
    TY TABOR 51

    The lead guitarist for King's X, a band that has been regarded as one of the top Artists of Hard Rock.

  • 22
    BAZ LUHRMANN 50

    Directed 'Romeo and Juliet' and 'Moulin Rouge!'

  • 23
    KARL LOWE 28

    Flanker for the Hurricanes and Junior All Blacks.

  • 24
    SEAN COVEY 48

    Son of the author of the book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, which became a New York Times Bestseller as well as a cornerstone for effective lifestyle instruction.

  • 25
    DOLORES COSTELLO (1903-1979)

    Silent film superstar and grandmother of Drew Barrymore.

  • 26
    DAMON HILL 52

    Former UK race car driver who won the 1993 Hungarian Grand Prix.

  • 27
    FREDERICK ASHTON (1904-1988)

    Dancer, choreographer, and director of the Royal Ballet.

  • 28
    MATTHEW SETTLE 43

    Famous as Captain Ronald Speirs in the hit HBO show Band of Brothers.

  • 29
    MARK BRUNELL 42

    First quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars' inaugural NFL season in 1995.

  • 30
    NARENDRA MODI 62

    Chief Minister of the Indian state of Gujarat who became the longest-serving Chief Minister in Gujarat history.

  • 31
    BEBE WINANS 50

    American gospel singer that has made a total of 17 albums since 1984.

  • 32
    NIA SHARMA 22

    Up and coming Indian TV actress starred in Kaali- Ek Agnipariksha, and Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai.

  • 33
    MIKE CATT 41

    South African footballer who became known fir his versatility; he was able to play fullback, fly-half, inside centre, outside centre, and wing.

  • 34
    SANAYA IRANI 29

    Emerging Indian actress who stars in the series Miley Jab Hum Tum and Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon.

  • 35
    EDGAR MITCHELL 82

    Apollo 14 astronaut who became the sixth man to walk on the moon.

  • 36
    ALTAF HUSSAIN 59

    Founder and leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) in Pakistan

  • 37
    JUJU CHANG 47

    Former 'Good Morning America' news anchor and 'Nightline' special correspondent

  • 38
    CATHERINE TYLDESLEY 49

    The haughty, spoiled Eva Price on Coronation Street also played Iris Moss in Lilies.

  • 39
    SHEILA RYAN (1952-2012)

    Playboy cover girl who had a high-profile relationship with Elvis Presley and several Hollywood stars.

  • 40
    JORDAN MCCOY 21

    Emerging R&B artist known for the single, 'Rockstar.'

  • 41
    ORLANDO CEPEDA 75

    Former baseball player who served as a baseman for the San Francisco Giants, and has played for the Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals.

  • 42
    PAUL FEIG 50

    Actor and director who directed the female comedy Bridesmaids and played the role of Sabrina's teacher on Sabrina the Teenage Witch.

  • 43
    JOHN FRANCO 52

    Four-time All-Star relief pitcher who spent 15 of his 21 seasons with the New York Mets.

  • 44
    DUSTIN NGUYEN 50

    Martial Artist popular for his character Harry Truman loki on 21 Jump Street.

  • 45
    BRYAN SINGER 47

    Director recognized for his work on Superman Returns and X-Men.

  • 46
    MICHAEL HOSSACK 66

    Drummer for the Doobie Brothers performed some of their best-known hits, like Jesus Is Just Alright and Listen to the Music.

  • 47
    BRIAN SINGER 47

    American television and film producer known for his work on House M.D. and the X-Men films.

  • 48
    WILLIAM HAINES (1908-1989)

    Screenwriter and playwright, known for his work, Command Decision.

  • 49
    GEORGE MANLEY 47

    Screenwriter and voice actor, known for voicing several characters in Anime.

  • 50
    MASON RAYMOND 27

    Left winger for the Vancouver Canucks also played for Team Canada in the hockey World Championships.




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