10 Celebs Born on August 24 That You Definitely Know (and Some Fun Surprises)

Dave Chappelle is basically the king of making us laugh and think at the same time. He co-created the unforgettable Chappelle's Show and trucks in comedy gold with tons of Grammy wins. Fun fact: his cool red, black, and green logo pays a sneaky tribute to hip-hop legends X-Clan.

You know him as Ron Weasley, but did you know Rupert once dreamed of being an ice cream man? He pretty much nailed that by buying his own ice cream truck later on. Talent + sweet tooth = winning combo!

Ava didn’t pick up a camera until her 30s – late bloomer alert! Now she’s rocking Hollywood with films like Selma and that powerful documentary 13th. Oh, and she’s all about lifting up diverse voices with her own company. Total boss move.

Marlee was the first deaf actor to snag an Oscar, and she’s been killing it ever since. Before Hollywood fame, she played Dorothy in a kids’ theater. Talk about starting off with a bang!

From a football injury to modeling to acting - Chad’s journey was anything but boring. You probably remember him as Lucas Scott from One Tree Hill or the charming lead in A Cinderella Story.

Alex got famous for playing Steve McGarrett on Hawaii Five-0, and here’s a juicy tidbit: he was actually in the running to be James Bond! Spoiler: Daniel Craig got the gig, but Alex’s charm is still top-notch.

John turned us into book lovers with The Fault in Our Stars and then became our favorite YouTube educator with Crash Course. Before the fame, he spent time helping kids as a chaplain. Talk about heart!

Hideo’s the genius behind Metal Gear and Death Stranding, mixing movies with video games like nobody’s business. He once wanted to be a film director but ended up creating game stories that feel like blockbuster movies.

Stephen’s brilliance shines from quiz show host to actor to audiobook narrator. Oh, and here’s some drama: he spent three months in prison at 17! Guess that just adds to his charm.

Alan learned music from YouTube and became a global EDM star with hits like “Faded.” His ever-present hoodie and mask make him a mystery man who unites fans everywhere.