Brief
Celebrities with birthdays the week of Oct. 25‑31, 2026
The Independent lists ages and birth dates for dozens of actors, musicians and comedians celebrating birthdays this week.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The Independent published a week‑long birthday roundup for Oct. 25‑31, 2026, naming dozens of entertainers and their ages.
What happened
On Oct. 25, the list includes actor Marion Ross (98), singer Jon Anderson of Yes (82), singer Taffy Nivert (82), Judas Priest guitarist Glenn Tipton (79), actor Brian Kerwin (77), voice actor Nancy Cartwright (69), country singer Mark Miller (68), Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith (65), actor Tracy Nelson (63), actor Michael Boatman (62), voice actor Kevin Michael Richardson (62), actor Mathieu Amalric (61), Arrested Development vocalist Speech (58), comedian Samantha Bee (57), actor Adam Goldberg (56), actor Adam Pascal (56), Barenaked Ladies guitarist Ed Robertson (56), actress Persia White (56), country singer Chely Wright (56), actress Leslie Grossman (55), violinist Midori (55), actor Craig Robinson (55), actor Mehcad Brooks (46), actor Josh Henderson (45), Immature singer Jerome Jones (45), pop star Katy Perry (42), Hinder vocalist Austin Winkler (42), singer Ciara (41), actress Krista Marie Yu (38), actress Rachel Matthews (33), and actress Conchita Campbell (31).
On Oct. 26, the roundup notes Jaclyn Smith (81), former Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak (80), funk legend Bootsy Collins (75), actor James Pickens Jr. (74), musician David Was (74), B‑52’s guitarist Keith Strickland (73), actress Lauren Tewes (73), actor D.W. Moffett (72), actress‑singer Rita Wilson (70), actor Patrick Breen (66), actor Dylan McDermott (65), actor Cary Elwes (64), singer Natalie Merchant (63), actor Steve Valentine (60), country star Keith Urban (59), actor Tom Cavanagh (58), actress Rosemarie DeWitt (55), Seth MacFarlane (53), TV host Paula Faris (51), actress Florence Kasumba (50), actor Jon Heder (49), BBMak singer Mark Barry (48), actress Folake Olowofoyeku (43), rapper Schoolboy Q (40), actor Beulah Koale (35).
On Oct. 27, the list continues with John Cleese (87), Lee Greenwood (84), E Street Band bassist Garry Tallent (77), author Fran Lebowitz (76), Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing (75), TV personality Jayne Kennedy (75), actor‑director Roberto Benigni (74), and actor Peter Firth (age not given in the excerpt).
What was said
The Independent does not quote any individuals; the article is purely a factual enumeration of birthdays and ages.
How it came about
The birthday roundup follows the outlet’s regular weekly feature that highlights notable birthdays in the entertainment world. Earlier this month Felo News covered other celebrity milestones, such as Cliff Richard’s 86th‑birthday tea party and David Cameron’s 60th‑birthday celebrations, showing a pattern of media interest in high‑profile personal anniversaries.
Key facts
- Marion Ross turned 98 on Oct. 25, 2026 (independent.co.uk)
- Keith Urban turned 59 on Oct. 26, 2026 (independent.co.uk)
- John Cleese turned 87 on Oct. 27, 2026 (independent.co.uk)
- Katy Perry celebrated her 42nd birthday on Oct. 25, 2026 (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 25-31 include Katy Perry and Frank Ocean”
