Celebrities Celebrate March 31st Birthdays

USATue Mar 31 2026
March 31 brings a mix of seasoned actors, rising directors, and iconic musicians into the spotlight. Christopher Walken turns 83, having recently joined the cast of “Severance. ” Meanwhile, Rhea Perlman celebrates 78 years, with a middle name that many fans might not know. Ewan McGregor marks 55, and he even directed the film “American Pastoral” in 2016. Kate Micucci reaches 46, holding a Bachelor’s in Studio Art, while director Chloe Zhao turns 44 and earns two Oscar nods for “Hamnet. ” Melissa Ordway celebrates 43, originally hailing from Atlanta, Georgia.
Other notable birthdays include William Daniels at 99, Shirley Jones at 92, Herb Alpert at 91, and Gabe Kaplan at 82. Guitarists Mick Ralphs and Angus Young both turn 82, while actors Ed Marinaro and Brian Tyree Henry are 76 and 44 respectively. The list also highlights jazz trumpeter Christian Scott (43), guitarist‑producer Jack Antonoff (42), and actress Jessica Szohr (41). Historical figures born on this day span a wide range: poet Andrew Marvell, composers Johann Sebastian Bach and Franz Joseph Haydn, labor leader Cesar Chavez, NHL legend Gordie Howe, fashion designer Liz Claiborne, actor Richard Chamberlain, and former Vice President Al Gore Jr. , now 78. The day is a reminder of the many talents that have shaped film, music, and culture over decades.