Celebrities Turning a Year Older on April 19

On this day, several well‑known figures celebrate new birthdays. Actress Ashley Judd marks her 58th year and had directed a segment of the 2013 TV movie “Call Me Crazy. ” Actor James Franco, now 48, released two films last year, titled “Bunny‑Man” and “Squali. ” Kate Hudson turns 47; she earned an Oscar nomination this year for her performance in “Song Sung Blue. ” Hayden Christensen, 45, once appeared in a Pringles commercial during his youth. Canadian-born comedian Ali Wong celebrates her 44th birthday, originally hailing from San Francisco. Kelen Coleman turns 42 and was featured as an analyst on a “Superstore” episode.Other notable birthdays include actor Elinor Donahue, 89; keyboardist Alan Price of The Animals, 84; actor Tim Curry, 80; and actor Tony Plana from “Ugly Betty, ” 74. Tom Wood is 63, while Suge Knight, the co‑founder of Death Row Records, turns 61. Country singer Bekka Bramlett is 58, as are actors Kim Hawthorne and Luis Miguel (56). Jennifer Esposito and Jennifer Taylor both reach 54, while singer Madeleine Peyroux turns 52. Catalina Sandino Moreno, known for “Che” and “Maria Full of Grace, ” is 45; Victoria Yeates from “Call the Midwife” turns 43. Drummer Steve Johnson of Alabama Shakes is 41, and Courtland Mead, remembered for “Kirk, ” turns 39. Historical figures also share the date: FBI agent Eliot Ness, actress Jayne Mansfield, actor Dudley Moore, and race car driver Al Unser Jr. (64) all had their birthdays on April 19. The list also highlights fun facts about other stars, such as Drew Barrymore, Kaley Cuoco, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, among many others. Fans can explore trivia on movies, TV shows, and Canadian celebrities through various posts that detail memorable moments and behind‑the‑scenes stories.