People Who Turned a Year Older on June 21

It was a busy day for many well‑known faces, as several actors, singers and musicians celebrated another year. First up was actress Carrie Preston, who turned 59. She has also taken on directing duties for several television shows in recent years. The same day saw actress Juliette Lewis reaching 53. She joined the Broadway cast of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” as Magenta, adding a new role to her résumé. Actor Chris Pratt marked his 47th birthday. Earlier that year he returned to the role of Mario in the animated film “Super Mario Galaxy Movie, ” a performance that fans praised for its energy. Singer Lana Del Rey celebrated 41 years of life. A notable fact about her is that she released her debut single under the name Lizzy Grant before adopting her stage name.Rebecca Black turned 29 and announced she will perform at the Austin City Limits festival this fall, a highlight for her fans. Other notable birthdays included long‑time “The Love Boat” star Bernie Kopell at 93, “Baywatch” actor Monte Markham at 91, and musician Ray Davies of The Kinks at 82. The list also featured actors from classic shows like “Family Ties” (Meredith Baxter and Michael Gross, both 79), as well as musicians such as drummer Joey Kramer of Aerosmith (76) and guitarist Nils Lofgren (75). Film and television personalities such as actor Robyn Douglass, cartoonist Berke Breathed, and country singer Kathy Mattea were also part of the celebration. Historical figures remembered on this date include philosopher Jean Paul Sartre and actress Jane Russell, while Prince William of Wales celebrated his 44th birthday.