Birthday wishes go out to Elijah Wood, Sarah McLachlan and all the other celebrities with birthdays today. Check out our slideshow below to see photos of famous people turning a year older on January 28th and learn an interesting fact about each of them.
Top celebrity birthdays on January 28, 2026
Alan Alda poses with the Life Achievement Award in the press room at the 25th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Actor Alan Alda turns 90
Fun fact: In addition to multiple episodes of “M*A*S*H,” Alda has also directed multiple motion pictures.
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Singer/songwriters Sarah McLachlan, left, and Scott Helman pose during WE Day Toronto at the Scotiabank Arena on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, in Toronto. (Photo by Arthur Mola/Invision for WE Day/AP Images)Arthur Mola/Invision/AP
Singer Sarah McLachlan turns 58
Fun fact: Has two children, India and Taja.
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Joey Fatone attends the world premiere of Marvel Studios’ “Deadpool & Wolverine” at the David H. Koch Theater on Monday, July 22, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Singer Joey Fatone turns 49
Fun fact: Competed on Season 1 of “The Masked Singer.”
Gary LeVox, center, of the Rascal Flatts, and AJ McLean, left, and Nick Carter, right, of the Backstreet Boys perform during the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Singer Nick Carter turns 46
Fun fact: Originally from Jamestown, NY.
Elijah Wood, left, and Taylour Paige attend a panel for “The Toxic Avenger” during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP
Actor Elijah Wood turns 44
Fun fact: Has appeared in multiple Paula Abdul music videos.
Will Poulter poses for photographers upon arrival at the Elle Style Awards on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP
Actor Will Poulter turns 33
Fun fact: Twice nominated for Primetime Emmy Awards.
Ariel Winter speaks at the 2018 American Humane Hero Dog Awards at The Beverly Hilton on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by John Salangsang/Invision for American Humane/AP Images)John Salangsang/Invision/AP
Actress Ariel Winter turns 28
Fun fact: Appeared as a contestant on “Name That Tune” last year.
More celebrities with birthdays today
Actor Susan Howard (“Dallas”) is 84. Actor Marthe Keller (“Marathon Man”) is 81. Actor Barbi Benton is 76. Director Frank Darabont (“The Green Mile,” “The Shawshank Redemption”) is 67. Guitarist Dave Sharp of The Alarm is 67. Singer Sam Phillips is 63. Guitarist Dan Spitz (Anthrax) is 63. Bassist Greg Cook of Ricochet is 61. Gospel singer Marvin Sapp is 59. Musician DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill is 58. Rapper Rakim is 58. Actor Kathryn Morris (“Cold Case”) is 57. Humorist Mo Rocca is 57. Keyboardist Jeremy Ruzumna of Fitz and the Tantrums is 56. Singer Anthony Hamilton is 55. Singer Monifah is 54. Actor Gillian Vigman (“The Hangover” films) is 54. Keyboardist Brandon Bush (Train) is 53. Actor Terri Conn (“One Life To Live”) is 51. Rapper Rick Ross is 49. Actor Angelique Cabral (“Life in Pieces”) is 47. Actor Vinny Chhibber (“The Red Line”) is 46. Rapper J. Cole is 41. Actor Alexandra Krosney (“Last Man Standing”) is 38. Actor Yuri Sardarov (“Chicago Fire”) is 38.
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