Celebrities Who Turned a Year Older on March 20

Spike Lee celebrated his 69th birthday, a milestone that comes after decades of filmmaking and a long‑time loyalty to the New York Knicks since 1985. Holly Hunter, now 68, added another year to her career while also playing a Federation captain on “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. ” Model Kathy Ireland turned 63 and reminded fans that she balances a fashion legacy with raising her son and two daughters. Actor David Thewlis marked his 63rd birthday, a year after directing the film “Cheeky. ” Michael Rapaport turned 56 and recently appeared on Season 4 of the reality show “The Traitors. ” Paula Garces, who moved from Colombia to New York City as a youth, celebrated her 52nd year. Bianca Lawson turned 47 after starring in the TV movie “The Widow’s Payback” last year.Christy Carlson Romano, 42, celebrated her birthday while still voicing the Disney character Kim Possible. Ruby Rose, now 40, shared her last name, Langenheim, with friends who remember her early career. Other notable birthdays that day included actor Hal Linden at 95, blues legend Marcia Ball at 77, and drummer Carl Palmer of Asia and Emerson, Lake and Palmer at 76. Musicians such as guitarist Jimmie Vaughan and drummer Slim Jim Phantom also added another year to their storied lives. Actors like Vanessa Bell Calloway, Theresa Russell, and Liza Snyder marked birthdays ranging from 69 to 58. The day also saw the celebration of younger talents, including actor Alexander Chaplin at 55 and comedian Mikey Day at 46. Historical figures with March 20 birthdays span from the Roman poet Ovid to TV host Fred Rogers, NBA coach Pat Riley, and hockey legend Bobby Orr.