Celebrity Birthdays for October 19 – John Lithgow, Evander Holyfield and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
John Lithgow
Age: 66
Occupation: Actor and Author
Known For: Playing Dick Solomon on the NBC sitcom ’3rd Rock from the Sun,’ Oscar nominations for his roles in ‘The World According to Garp’ and ‘Terms of Endearment,’ winning a Tony Award for his performance in ‘Sweet Smell of Success,’ and writing several books of poetry and children’s literature
Evander Holyfield
Age: 49
Occupation: Retired Professional Boxer
Known For: Being a former World Undisputed Champion in both cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions, being the only five-time World Heavyweight champion, and having Mike Tyson mistake his ear for a tasty snack during a 1997 bout
Jennifer Holliday
Age: 51
Occupation: Actress and Singer
Known For: Originating and winning a Tony Award for the iconic role of Effie White in ‘Dreamgirls,’ and her stunning show-stopping song from the production, ‘And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,’ which is beloved by belting singers and drag-queens alike
Jon Favreau
Age: 46
Occupation: Actor, Screenwriter, and Director
Known For: Writing and acting in ‘Swingers,’ directing ‘Elf’ and both ‘Iron Man’ films, playing Monica’s boyfriend on ‘Friends,’ and his close friendship and collaboration partnership with actor Vince Vaughn
Jason Reitman
Age: 34
Occupation: Director, Screenwriter, and Producer
Known For: Four Academy Award nominations for his work on the films ‘Juno’ and ‘Up in the Air,’ and being the son of legendary comedic director Ivan Reitman