Celebrities Turning Older on June 2
USATue Jun 02 2026
June 2 marks another day for a mix of actors, musicians and sports stars to celebrate their birthdays. One of the headline names is Awkwafina, who turns 38 and had a memorable stint hosting Saturday Night Live in 2018. Morena Baccarin, age 47, is also on the list; she recently appeared in a spin‑off of “Fire Country” called “Sheriff Country. ”
Not to be overlooked is Dennis Haysbert, who turns 72. He lends his voice to a Jedi character in the animated series “Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord. ” Dana Carvey, a comedian celebrated for his work on “The Larry Sanders Show, ” reaches 71 this year. Wayne Brady, who played the Fox on “The Masked Singer, ” is now 54, while Zachary Quinto, who graced two consecutive Entertainment Weekly covers, turns 49.
The roster continues with older veterans: Stacy Keach is 85, Charles Haid (known for “Hill Street Blues”) is 83, and Lasse Hallstrom (director of “Chocolat” and “The Cider House Rules”) is 80. Other notable birthdays include Jerry Mathers (known from “Leave It to Beaver, ” age 78), Joanna Gleason (76), and Gary Grimes from “Summer of ’42” (71). The day also celebrates musicians like Michael Steele of The Bangles and Tony Hadley of Spandau Ballet.
Sports figures share the spotlight, with wrestler Lex Luger at 67 and AJ Styles at 48. The list also nods to historical figures such as the philosopher Marquis de Sade, who once lived on this date.
In addition to these well‑known names, many other actors and singers—ranging from Liam Cunningham of “Game of Thrones” to the drummer Fabrizio Moretti of The Strokes—add variety to the celebrations.
Overall, June 2 offers a broad view of the entertainment and sports worlds, reminding fans that age is just a number while achievements keep growing.
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