Look who's turning 65 this month
Find out which celebrities are turning 65 this month!
January 12
This distinguished British stage and screen actor is widely regarded as one of the greatest classical performers of his generation; in fact, was knighted for his services to drama. A longtime mainstay of the National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company, he has delivered acclaimed performances in roles ranging from Hamlet and Macbeth to Ariel in The Tempest. He earned a Tony Award for his tour-de-force performance in The Lehman Trilogy. You might recognize him from T.V. series such as Penny Dreadful, Vanity Fair, or, most recently, House of the Dragon. His film career has accelerated recently as he nears the traditional retirement age of 65–he appeared in two feature films in 2025, including Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, and has two more movies in post-production.
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January 13
Anyone who has ever asked the person in the adjacent bathroom stall if they could “spare a square” knows whose birthday we’re talking about here. She achieved legendary status as Elaine on Seinfeld, where she has too many iconic moments to count as the slightly misanthropic but wholly relatable New Yorker. She later led the ensemble of The New Adventures of Old Christine, and then, in Veep, she starred as the caustic, ambitious Selina Meyer, Vice President. She’s won more Emmy and Screen Actors Guild Awards than any other actor. She received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2018 and, in 2021, the National Medal of Arts. In 2023, she started a podcast, Wiser Than Me, on which she interviews women older than her for their life perspectives and views on getting older. It was one of the top 3 podcasts in the U.S. in 2024.
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January 18
This legendary NHL forward had a 25-year hockey career. Beginning with the powerhouse Edmonton Oilers of the 1980s, he helped capture five Stanley Cups alongside a roster of future Hall of Famers, earning a reputation as one of the league’s most complete and competitive players. Later, he joined the New York Rangers and led the team to its first championship in 54 years. A six-time Stanley Cup champion, two-time Hart Trophy winner, and one of the highest scorers in NHL history, he was known for elevating both his own play and that of everyone around him. His son, Lyon, followed in his footsteps to become a celebrated NHL player in his own right.
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December 26
Two of hockey’s greatest-ever players were born just a few days apart. This Canadian hockey phenom is known for his uncanny vision on the ice and staggering career records. After breaking into the NHL as a teenager, he dominated the league with the Edmonton Oilers in the 1980s (alongside his birthday month buddy above), capturing four Stanley Cups and redefining what offensive excellence looked like. Later stints with the Kings, Blues, and Rangers added to his legend. By the time he retired, he held more than 60 NHL records—including most career goals, assists, and points—many of which are considered untouchable. Nicknamed “The Great One,” he became the first player in NHL history to have his number, 99, retired league-wide.
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