Look who's turning 65 this month
Find out which celebrities are turning 65 this month!
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November 10 - Linda Cohn, sportscaster
Renowned sportscaster Linda Cohn is one of the most respected figures in sports journalism and a trailblazer for women. A New York native, Cohn developed a passion for sports at a young age, particularly ice hockey.
In 1987, Cohn made history by becoming one of the first female sportscasters on ESPN. Since 1992, as a host of the popular program SportsCenter, she continues to cover a wide range of sports including NHL, NFL, NBA, and MLB. Her 2018 memoir, Cohn-Head: A No-Holds-Barred Account of Breaking Into the Boys' Club, shares the story of how she arrived where she is today: a 26-year ESPN veteran who, as of 2018, has hosted more SportsCenter episodes than anyone else.
Unsurprisingly, Cohn remains an avid sports fan and cheers especially loudly for her New York teams. Her philanthropic causes center around sports and women's empowerment.
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November 19 - Allison Janney, actor
Allison Janney's breakthrough came with the role of C.J. Cregg on NBC's The West Wing, where she captivated audiences for seven seasons and earned four Emmy Awards. Janney's Emmy dominance continued with wins for her performances in Masters of Sex and Mom, bringing her total to seven Emmys and placing her among the most decorated actors in Emmy history.
Janney has a reputation for being a versatile actor who seamlessly transitions between drama and comedy. She’s lent her voice to animated hits like Finding Nemo and Minions and has appeared on the big screen in American Beauty, Juno, and The Help. In 2017, her portrayal of LaVona Golden in I, Tonya led to a sweep of major awards, including an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actress. She has also been nominated for a Tony for her roles in A View from the Bridge and 9 to 5.
Janney has spoken candidly about losing her brother Hal to addiction in 2011; she dedicated her 2018 Oscar win to him during her speech. In Mom (2013 - 2021), she played a mother recovering from addiction who decides to restart her life in California alongside her daughter, who is also in recovery. Janney says her role on Mom deepened her understanding of addiction and recovery, and she has been a vocal supporter of people affected by substance abuse. She also champions a number of other causes, including women's rights, LGBTQ rights, animal welfare, foodbanks, and voter registration. Today, she’s in production for two films: A Simple Favor 2 and Everything’s Going to Be Great.
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November 28 - Judd Nelson, actor
“Eat. My. Shorts.” When famous bad boy character Bender delivered those three words to the vice principal in the coming-of-age classic The Breakfast Club, he earned himself approximately 7 detentions. But Judd Nelson, with his portrayal of the rebellious and complex character, was earning himself a reputation as a talented leading actor.
In 1985, Nelson rose to fame when he starred in not only The Breakfast Club, directed by John Hughes, but also Joel Schumacher’s St. Elmo’s Fire. Nelson became a member of the “Brat Pack” of young 80s actors, including Breakfast Club co-stars Anthony Michael Hall and Molly Ringwald, along with others including Demi Moore and Rob Lowe. Over the years, his many film and television credits have included Suddenly Susan (1996), Cabin by the Lake (2000), and Two and a Half Men (2010).
Born in Portland, Maine, Nelson discovered his passion for acting at a young age and studied at the Stella Adler Conservatory in New York City. Most recently, he appeared in the 2022 thriller The Most Dangerous Game.
