Look who's turning 65 this month
June 11
June 17
This Texas-born actor began his career in the early 1990s with a breakout role as the dim-witted but lovable Lowell Mather on the sitcom Wings. He later transitioned into film: early on, he appeared as the villain Lyle van de Groot in George of the Jungle (1997). Not long after, he earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Jack, a charming but troubled groom-to-be, in the 2004 indie hit Sideways. Known for his rugged voice and understated delivery, he’s often cast as a villain–he played Flint Marko, a.k.a. Sandman, in Spider-Man 3 (2007) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). Beyond acting, he’s also worked behind the camera as a director and writer and spends much of his time on his ranch in Texas. Answer: Who is…. (click here to reveal)?
June 22
Despite a lack of any formal legal training, this environmental activist became a national figure in the 1990s after helping build a groundbreaking case against Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for contaminating the water supply in Hinkley, California. Working as a legal assistant, she uncovered documents and rallied residents, ultimately leading to a historic $333 million settlement, the largest of its kind at the time. Her story inspired a 2000 film starring Julia Roberts, who won an Academy Award for portraying her. Since then, she’s continued to speak out on environmental and public health issues across the U.S. Answer: Who is…. (click here to reveal)?
