Born on May 25th? You share a birthday with Cillian Murphy, Sir Ian McKellen, Octavia Spencer and more

If you were born on May 25, you share your birthday with a long line of famous actors, musicians, athletes and public figures from around the world. The date is associated with several globally recognized personalities spanning Hollywood, music, fashion, sports and even politics.

Names from Cillian Murphy and Sir Ian McKellen to Octavia Spencer are celebrating their birthdays this May 25.

Here’s a look at some famous faces born on this day:

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Sir Ian McKellen is 87 years old

Sir Ian McKellen, a renowned British stage and film actor, is best known as Gandalf in the epic fantasy film trilogy The Lord of the Rings and as Magneto in the X-Men films. He also voiced the armored bear Iork Byrnison in the fantasy adventure The Golden Compass. Throughout his career, McKellen has earned praise for balancing legendary stage theater, blockbuster film, and distinctive voice roles.

Cillian Murphy celebrates his 50th birthday

Cillian Murphy is best known for starring in the gritty historical crime series Peaky Blinders, playing Thomas Shelby. He also voiced the character of Dr. Jonathan Crane, also known as the Scarecrow, in the video game Batman Begins. Throughout his career, Murphy has earned praise for balancing intense television dramas, major film elements, and complex character roles.

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Mike Myers is 63 years old

Mike Myers, a Canadian actor and comedian, is best known for starring in the spy comedy film Austin Powers, where he portrayed the title character. He also voiced the beloved green ogre Shrek in DreamWorks’ animated Shrek franchise. Throughout his career, Myers has earned praise for balancing live comedy, iconic voice acting, and multi-character performances.

Octavia Spencer’s 56th birthday

Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer is best known for her starring role as Minny Jackson in the acclaimed period drama The Help and her role in Hidden Figures. She also voiced the character of Mrs. Otterton in the Disney animated hit Zootopia. Throughout her career, Spencer has earned praise for balancing strong dramatic elements, crowd-pleasing comedies, and engaging voice roles.

Frank Oz is 82 years old

Frank Oz, a legendary puppeteer and filmmaker, is best known for starring in the iconic Star Wars space opera franchise, voicing the legendary Jedi Master Yoda. He also voiced the beloved cookies and the fury of the Muppet Cookie Monster in the classic children’s program Sesame Street and Miss Piggy. Oz has earned praise throughout his career for balancing intricate puppetry, definitive voice acting and Hollywood direction.

Jacki Weaver turns 79

Jacki Weaver, an Australian actress, is best known for her role in the psychological crime drama Animal Kingdom and the romantic comedy-drama Silver Linings Playbook, where she received Oscar nominations for her impressive acting. She also voiced the tough-talking character Cyan in the animated sci-fi comedy Back to the Outback.

MG Sreekumar is 69 years old

MG Sreekumar is a highly acclaimed playback singer and music director, known for his work in Malayalam cinema where he famously performed musical numbers for superstar Mohanlal. He has also narrated singing roles for a number of classical animated musical compositions and devotional albums in South India.

Aly Raisman celebrates her 32nd birthday

Aly Raisman is a retired highly decorated American gymnast and two-time Olympic team captain who won six Olympic medals for the United States. She is also widely recognized as a powerful advocate and author dedicated to fighting abuse and supporting survivors in the sports world.

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Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ralph Waldo Emerson was a seminal nineteenth-century American essayist, lecturer, and poet (1803) who led the philosophical movement known as Transcendentalism. He is widely recognized for his landmark essays such as Self-Consciousness and Nature, which challenged people to trust their own intuition and think independently. Emerson carved out a permanent place in literary history by balancing profound philosophical writings with riveting public lectures that shaped American intellectual culture.