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Today’s famous birthdays list for August 17, 2025 includes celebrities Sean Penn, Taissa Farmiga
Birthday wishes go out to Sean Penn, Taissa Farmiga and all the other celebrities with birthdays today. Check out our slideshow below to see photos of famous people turning a year older on August 17th and learn an interesting fact about each of them. The Associated Press has compiled a list of some of the most popular birthdays of the year. The list includes stars such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Donnie Wahlberg, Emma Stone, Gary Talley, David Conrad, Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber, David Walliams and more. The top celebrity birthdays for August 17, 2025 are: Leonardo Di Caprio, Belinda Carlisle, Bono, Austin Butler, Robert de Niro and Sean Penn. The year’s most popular celebrity birthday is August 16, 2025, which is the anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The most popular celeb birthdays are August 14, 2025 and August 15, 2025.
Top celebrity birthdays on August 17, 2025
Leonardo DiCaprio, left, and Robert De Niro, recipient of the Honorary Palme d’Or, pose for photographers during the opening ceremony of the 78th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP) Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP
Actor Robert De Niro turns 82
Fun fact: Has hosted “Saturday Night Live” three times.
Belinda Carlisle of The Go-Go’s performs during the first weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club on Friday, April 11, 2025, in Indio, Calif. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP) Amy Harris/Invision/AP
Singer Belinda Carlisle turns 67
Fun fact: Married to actor and producer Morgan Mason.
Ali Hewson, from left, Bono, Valeria Nicov and Sean Penn pose for photographers upon departing the premiere of the film ‘Bono: Stories of Surrender’ at the 78th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Friday, May 16, 2025. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP) Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP
Actor Sean Penn turns 65
Fun fact: Both of his sons are also actors.
Donnie Wahlberg, singer-songwriter, actor & producer, delivers acceptance speech as he’s inducted into Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Alumni Hall of Fame on Thursday, May 8, 2025 in San Diego. (Sandy Huffaker/AP Content Services for Boys & Girls Clubs of America) AP
Singer and actor Donnie Wahlberg turns 56
Fun fact: Had a small but pivotal role in the opening scenes of “The Sixth Sense.”
Emma Stone, from left, Pedro Pascal, director Ari Aster, Joaquin Phoenix and Austin Butler pose for photographers at the photo call for the film ‘Eddington’ at the 78th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP) Scott Garfitt/Invision/AP
Actor Austin Butler turns 34
Fun fact: Was nominated for an Oscar for his leading role in “Elvis.”
Taissa Farmiga attends the “The Gilded Age” premiere at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center during the Tribeca Festival on Thursday, June 12, 2025, in New York. (Photo by CJ Rivera/Invision/AP) CJ Rivera/Invision/AP
Actress Taissa Farmiga turns 31
Fun fact: Has appeared in multiple movies with her older sister Vera.
More celebrities with birthdays today
Guitarist Gary Talley of The Box Tops is 78. “Downton Abbey” creator Julian Fellowes is 76. Actor Robert Joy (“CSI: NY”) is 74. Singer Kevin Rowland of Dexy’s Midnight Runners is 72. Bassist Colin Moulding of XTC is 70. Country singer-songwriter Kevin Welch is 70. Jazz saxophonist Everette Harp is 64. Guitarist Gilby Clarke (Guns N’ Roses) is 63. Singer Maria McKee (Lone Justice) is 61. Drummer Steve Gorman (The Black Crowes) is 60. Singer-bassist Jill Cunniff (Luscious Jackson) is 59. Actor David Conrad (“Ghost Whisperer,” “Relativity”) is 58. Rapper Posdnuos of De La Soul is 56. TV personality Giuliana Rancic (“Fashion Police,” ″E! News”) is 51. Actor Bryton James (“Family Matters”) is 39. Actor Brady Corbet (“24,” “Thirteen”) is 37.
Other popular or historical birthdays on August 17th
Davy Crockett, frontiersman
Samuel Goldwyn, movie producer
Mae West, actress
Francis Gary Powers, U2 pilot
Robin Cousins, Olympic skater
Helen McCrory, actress
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Famous birthdays list for today, August 17, 2024 includes celebrities Robert De Niro, Austin Butler
Birthday wishes go out to Robert De Niro, Austin Butler and all the other celebrities with birthdays today. Check out our slideshow below to see photos of famous people turning a year older on August 17th and learn an interesting fact about each of them. Top celebrity birthdays for August 17, 2024 are: Robert Downey, Jr., Sean Penn, Belinda Carlisle, Donnie Wahlberg, Gary Talley, Julian Fellowes, Kevin Rowland, Colin Moulding, Kevin Welch, Giuliana Rancic, Bryton James, Brady Corbet, Gary West, Samuel Goldwyn, Gary Crockett, Reese Witherspoon, Emma Watson, Jason Momoa, Gary McKinnon, Tom Cruise, Emma Stone and more. The Associated Press has compiled a list of some of the most popular birthdays of the year so far. The list is updated every day until the end of the month with the most recent on August 16th, which is the date of President Barack Obama’s inauguration.
Top celebrity birthdays on August 17, 2024
Actor Robert De Niro attends the New York premiere of “Ezra” at the DGA Theater on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP) Andy Kropa/Invision/AP
Actor Robert De Niro turns 81
Fun fact: Has directed two films, ‘A Bronx Tale’ and ‘The Good Shepherd’
Belinda Carlisle performs with The Go-Go’s during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard) AP
Singer Belinda Carlisle turns 66
Fun fact: Her middle name is Jo
Sean Penn and Ann Lee arrive at the Booksellers area of the White House for the State Dinner hosted by President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden for Kenya’s President William Ruto and Kenya’s first lady Rachel Ruto, Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) AP
Actor Sean Penn turns 64
Fun fact: In spite of his numerous awards and accolades, he was once nominated for a Razzie for his role opposite Madonna in ‘Shanghai Surprise’
Actor Donnie Wahlberg during Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) AP
Singer and actor Donnie Wahlberg turns 55
Fun fact: Appeared in the 1998 film ‘Southie’ with his brother Robert and their father Don Sr.
Jeff Nichols, second from right, writer/director of “The Bikeriders,” poses with cast members, from left, Jodie Comer, Austin Butler and Norman Reedus at the premiere of the film at the TCL Chinese Theatre, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Actor Austin Butler turns 33
Fun fact: Appeared earlier this year in the Apple TV series ‘Masters of the Air’
Taissa Farmiga arrives at the 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Actress Taissa Farmiga turns 30
Fun fact: Voiced the DC comic book character Raven in multiple animated films
More celebrities with birthdays today
Guitarist Gary Talley of The Box Tops is 77. “Downton Abbey” creator Julian Fellowes is 75. Actor Robert Joy (“CSI: NY”) is 73. Singer Kevin Rowland of Dexy’s Midnight Runners is 71. Bassist Colin Moulding of XTC is 69. Country singer-songwriter Kevin Welch is 69. Jazz saxophonist Everette Harp is 63. Guitarist Gilby Clarke (Guns N’ Roses) is 62. Singer Maria McKee (Lone Justice) is 60. Drummer Steve Gorman (The Black Crowes) is 59. Singer-bassist Jill Cunniff (Luscious Jackson) is 58. Actor David Conrad (“Ghost Whisperer,” “Relativity”) is 57. Rapper Posdnuos of De La Soul is 55. TV personality Giuliana Rancic (“Fashion Police,” ″E! News”) is 50. Actor Bryton James (“Family Matters”) is 38. Actor Brady Corbet (“24,” “Thirteen”) is 36.
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Davy Crockett, frontiersman
Samuel Goldwyn, movie producer
Mae West, actress
Francis Gary Powers, U2 pilot
Robin Cousins, Olympic skater
Helen McCrory, actress
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Today’s famous birthdays list for August 17, 2020 includes celebrities Sean Penn, Robert DeNiro
Birthday wishes go out to Sean Penn, Robert DeNiro and all the other celebrities with birthdays today. Check out our slideshow below to see photos of famous people turning a year older on August 17th and learn an interesting fact about each of them. The Associated Press and HistoryOrb.com have compiled a list of some of the most memorable birthdays of the past year. For more information on how to get your hands on a copy of this year’s top celebrity birthdays, go to the Associated Press website. For a full list of all the celebrities celebrating this year, visit CNN.com/CelebrityBirthdays and go to www.dailymail.co.uk/news/features/top-celebrity-birthdays-for- August-17-2019-sneak-a-look-ahead-of-the-biggest-celebrities-who-turn-a year-older-this-month-and-learn-an-interesting-fact-about-them.
Birthday wishes go out to Sean Penn, Robert DeNiro and all the other celebrities with birthdays today. Check out our slideshow below to see photos of famous people turning a year older on August 17th and learn an interesting fact about each of them.
Robert DeNiro presents the guys of the decade award at the Guys Choice Awards at Sony Pictures Studios on Saturday, June 4, 2016, in Culver City, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Actor Robert DeNiro turns 77
Fun fact: DeNiro’s classic film ‘Casino’ celebrates its 25th anniversary this fall.
Belinda Carlisle performs during the 9th annual “Home for the Holidays” benefit concert at The Novo on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP
Singer Belinda Carlisle turns 62
Fun fact: Appeared with The Go-Go’s in an episode of ‘The Drew Carey Show’
In this April 8, 2020 photo, actor and activist Sean Penn, founder of the nonprofit organization Community Organized Relief Effort, speaks during an interview at his home in Malibu, Calif. The Oscar winner’s disaster relief organization called CORE has teamed up with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office and the city’s fire department to safely distribute free drive-through COVID-19 test sites for those with qualifying symptoms. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) AP
Actor Sean Penn turns 60
Fun fact: First Oscar nomination came in 1996 for ‘Dead Man Walking’
Actress Helen McCrory poses for photographers upon arrival at the London Film Festival Awards in London, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP) Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP
Actress Helen McCrory turns 52
Fun fact: Portrayed Draco’s mother in the Harry Potter films
Donnie Wahlberg attends Variety’s third annual “Salute to Service” celebration at Cipriani 25 Broadway on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, in New York. (Photo by Jason Mendez/Invision/AP) Jason Mendez/Invision/AP
Singer and actor Donnie Wahlberg turns 51
Fun fact: Married actress Jenny McCarthy in 2014
Taissa Farmiga attends the 36th Annual PaleyFest “Star Trek: Discovery and The Twilight Zone” at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP
Actress Taissa Farmiga turns 26
Fun fact: Made her acting debut playing the younger version of the main character who was portrayed by her older sister Vera.
More celebrities with birthdays today
Movie director Martha Coolidge is 74. Rock musician Gary Talley (The Box Tops) is 73. Actor-screenwriter-producer Julian Fellowes is 71. Actor Robert Joy is 69. Rock singer Kevin Rowland (Dexy’s Midnight Runners) is 67. Rock musician Colin Moulding (XTC) is 65. Country singer-songwriter Kevin Welch is 65. Author Jonathan Franzen is 61. Jazz musician Everette Harp is 59. Rock musician Gilby Clarke is 58. Singer Maria McKee is 56. Rock musician Steve Gorman (The Black Crowes) is 55. Rock musician Jill Cunniff is 54. Actor David Conrad is 53. Rapper Posdnuos is 51. TV personality Giuliana Rancic is 46. Actor Bryton James is 34. Actor Brady Corbet is 32. Actor Austin Butler is 29.
Other popular or historical birthdays on August 17th
Davy Crockett, frontiersman
Samuel Goldwyn, movie producer
Mae West, actress
Francis Gary Powers, U2 pilot
Robin Cousins, Olympic skater (63)
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Prior celebrity fun facts (Associated Press)
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