May 20th Celebrity Birthdays: Cher, Ted Allen, and More

Notable Celebrities

Happy birthday to the iconic Cher! The legendary singer and actress turns 78 today. She’s one of only two actresses to have both a Best Actress Oscar and a Billboard #1 hit. Can you name the other?

Ted Allen, the witty TV personality, is also celebrating his birthday today. He’s 59 and best known for his appearances on “Chopped” and “Iron Chef America.” Fun fact: Ted was once a contestant on “The Apprentice!”

Timothy Olyphant, the rugged actor, turns 56. He’s famous for his roles in “Justified” and “Santa Clarita Diet.” Busta Rhymes, the energetic rapper, is 52 today. His real name is Trevor Smith, a fact that may surprise some fans.

Matt Czuchry, the charming actor, turns 47. He’s best known for his role as Logan Huntzberger in “Gilmore Girls.” Interestingly, Matt knows the identity of Rory’s baby’s father but has kept it a secret from fans.

Rachel Platten, the talented singer, is celebrating her 43rd birthday. She’s known for her hit song “Fight Song” and has performed on shows like “I Can See Your Voice.”

Additional Celebrities

Joining the birthday bash today are:

– David Proval (82), the veteran actor known for his role in “The Sopranos”
– Dave Thomas (76), the co-founder of Wendy’s and the voice of its iconic ads
– Warren Cann (74), the drummer for Ultravox
– Dean Butler (68), the actor who played Alfalfa in the “Our Gang” films
– Jane Wiedlin (66), the guitarist for the Go-Go’s
– Susan Cowsill (65), the singer-songwriter from the Cowsills
– Bronson Pinchot (65), the quirky actor known for his role in “Perfect Strangers”
– John Billingsley (64), the actor best known for his role in “Star Trek: Enterprise”
– Tony Goldwyn (64), the actor and director known for his roles in “Scandal” and “Ghost”
– Nick Heyward (63), the singer-songwriter best known for his hit “Whistle Down the Wind”
– Mindy Cohn (58), the actress known for her role as Natalie Green in “The Facts of Life”
– Tom Gorman (58), the guitarist for The Mavericks
– Ryan Martinie (49), the bassist for Mudvayne
– Naturi Naughton (40), the singer-actress known for her roles in “Power” and “The Mindy Project”
– Jon Pardi (39), the country singer known for his hit “Head Over Boots”

Historical Personalities

May 20th is not just a day for celebrity birthdays. It’s also the birthday of several notable historical figures:

– John Stuart Mill (1806-1873), the influential philosopher and economist
– William Fargo (1818-1881), the founder of Wells Fargo
– Jimmy Stewart (1908-1997), the beloved actor known for his roles in “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Vertigo”
– William Hewlett (1913-2001), the co-founder of Hewlett Packard
– Tony Stewart (1971-), the former NASCAR driver who won three championships

Celebrity Fun Facts

Craving more celebrity trivia? Explore these articles on some of your favorite stars:

– Kaley Cuoco: https://www.looper.com/230285/the-untold-truth-of-kaley-cuoco/
– Margot Robbie: https://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity/news/a29982/margot-robbie-facts/
– Kevin Costner: https://www.insider.com/kevin-costner-facts-2018-10
– Robert Downey Jr.: https://www.rdj.com/fun-facts-about-robert-downey-jr/

Movie and TV Trivia

Test your knowledge of popular movies and TV shows:

– “How I Met Your Mother”: Ted Mosby’s last name is never revealed in the show.
– “Groundhog Day”: The movie was filmed in Woodstock, Illinois, not Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
– “Yellowstone”: The show’s creator, Taylor Sheridan, is a former rodeo cowboy.