Birthday wishes go out to Michael Bay, Denise Richards and all the other celebrities with birthdays today. Check out our slideshow below to see photos of famous people turning a year older on February 17th and learn an interesting fact about each of them.
Top celebrity birthdays on February 17, 2026
Danny Glover, Richard Donner, Mel Gibson and Rene Russo arrive at the Richard Donner Tribute on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Actress Rene Russo turns 72
Fun fact: Has appeared in multiple MCU films as Thor’s mother Frigga.
Edward James Olmos, from left, Luis Valdez, Lou Diamond Phillips, and Lupe Valdez attend the premiere of “American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez” during the Sundance Film Festival on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at The Yarrow Theatre in Park City, Utah. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Actor Lou Diamond Phillips turns 64
Fun fact: Once portrayed singer Ritchie Valens in the biopic “La Bamba.”
Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Cameron Fuller, from left, arrive for the world premiere of “Drop” at the Paramount Theatre during the South by Southwest Conference and Festival on Sunday, March 9, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP
Director Michael Bay turns 61
Fun fact: His middle name is Benjamin.
Denise Richards arrives at the Radio Disney Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Saturday, April 27, 2013 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP
Actress Denise Richards turns 55
Fun fact: Starred in the reality series “Denise Richards and Her Wild Things.”
Green Day frontmant Billie Joe Armstrong, left, jokes around with Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) before a baseball game against the New York Mets, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)AP
Singer Billie Joe Armstrong turns 54
Fun fact: Recently performed during the opening ceremonies of Super Bowl 60 with Green Day.
Jerry O’Connell arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)John Locher/Invision/AP
Actor Jerry O’Connell turns 52
Fun fact: Starred in the 2025 film “Summer Gold.”
Jason Ritter arrives at the Normal Lear Awards on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP
Actor Jason Ritter turns 46
Fun fact: Had a small uncredited role in an episode of “The Last of Us.” as one of the zombie clickers.
Paris Hilton arrives at the 68th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Reality star Paris Hilton turns 46
Fun fact: Recently appeared as a guest judge on an episode of “MrBeast.”
Joseph Gordon Levitt arrives at the premiere of “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt turns 45
Fun fact: Voiced a young Mr. Burns in an episode of “The Simpsons” last year.
Ed Sheeran attends Z100’s iHeartRadio Jingle Ball at Madison Square Garden Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Singer Ed Sheeran turns 35
Fun fact: He has two children.
More celebrities with birthdays today
Actor Christina Pickles (“The Wedding Singer,” ″St. Elsewhere”) is 91. Actor Brenda Fricker (“My Left Foot,” “So I Married an Axe Murderer”) is 81. Actor Becky Ann Baker (“Girls,” ″Freaks and Geeks”) is 73. Actor Richard Karn (“Home Improvement”) is 70. Comedian Larry the Cable Guy is 63. Singer Chante Moore is 59. Guitarist Tim Mahoney of 311 is 56. Actor Dominic Purcell (“Prison Break”) is 56. Actor Denise Richards is 55. Country singer Bryan White is 52. Actor Kelly Carlson (“Nip/Tuck”) is 50. Actor Conrad Ricamora (“How To Get Away With Murder”) is 47. TV co-host Daphne Oz (“The Chew”) is 40. Actor Chord Overstreet (“Glee”) is 37. Actor Meaghan Martin (“10 Things I Hate About You,” “Camp Rock”) is 34. Actor Sasha Pieterse (“Pretty Little Liars”) is 30.
Other popular or historical birthdays on February 17thWilliam Cadbury, English chocolate makerThomas Watson, founder of IBMHal Holbrook, actorJim Brown, former NFL running backMichael Jordan, former NBA player and NBA owner (63)
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