Celebrity Birthdays for Dec. 5:
Author Calvin Trillin is 89.
Actor Jeroen Krabbe ("The Fugitive") is 80.
Opera singer Jose Carreras is 78.
Singer-songwriter Andy Kim (born Andrew Youakim, also known as Baron Longfellow) is 78.
Singer Jim Messina (Loggins and Messina, Poco) is 77.
World Golf Hall-of-Famer Lanny Wadkins is 75.
Actress Morgan Brittany ("Dallas") is 73.
Actor Brian Backer ("Fast Times at Ridgemont High") is 68.
Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Art Monk is 67.
Country singer Ty England is 61.
Singer-guitarist John Rzeznik of The Goo Goo Dolls is 59.
Country singer Gary Allan is 57.
Comedian Margaret Cho is 56.
Actress Alex Kapp Horner ("The New Adventures of Old Christine") is 55.
Writer-director Morgan J. Freeman is 55.
Actress Paula Patton ("Precious") is 49.
Actress Amy Acker ("Person of Interest," ''Angel") is 48.
Actor Nick Stahl is 45.
Actress Jessica Pare ("Mad Men") is 44.
Singer Keri Hilson is 42.
Actor Gabriel Luna is 42.
Actor Frankie Muniz ("Malcolm in the Middle") is 39.
Race car driver James Hinchcliffe is 38.
Actor Ross Bagley ("Fresh Prince of Bel-Air") is 36.
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Also born on this date:
In 1782, U.S. President Martin Van Buren. (July 24, 1862)
In 1839, U.S. army officer George Custer. (June 25, 1876)
In 1875, Sir Arthur William Currie, the first Canadian appointed commander of the Canadian Corps during First World War. He died Nov. 30, 1933.
In 1890, director Fritz Lang. (Aug. 2, 1976)
In 1898, American soprano Grace Moore. She died Jan. 26, 1947.
In 1901, animated film producer Walt Disney. He died Dec. 15, 1966.
In 1905, actor-film director Otto Preminger. He died April 23, 1986.
In 1922, songwriter and pianist Don Robertson. (March 16, 2015)
In 1924, Canadian opera bass Jean-Pierre Hurteau. (Nov. 25, 2009)
In 1925, Canadian comedian Dave Broadfoot. (Nov. 1, 2016)
In 1931, gospel music legend Reverend James Cleveland. He died Feb. 9, 1991.
In 1932, singer Little Richard. (May 9, 2020)
In 1934, author Joan Didion. (Dec. 23, 2021)
In 1938, guitarist J.J. Cale. (July 26, 2013)
In 1960, singer Jack Russell (Great White). (Aug. 7, 2024)
In 1963, actress Carrie Hamilton. (Jan. 20, 2002)
In 1981, actor Adan Canto ("Designated Survivor"). (Jan. 8, 2024)
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