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Hey! Today we’re checking out 10 famous folks who were born on March 12. Quick, fun bites about each one - and some surprises along the way. Ready? Let’s go!

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#1

Liza Minnelli: The Ultimate Stage Star, 80

Liza Minnelli: The Ultimate Stage Star, 80

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Liza isn’t just any performer—she’s a powerhouse who can sing, dance, and own the spotlight like no one else. Her Oscar-winning role in "Cabaret"? Legendary. Oh, and fun fact: she actually dreamed of ice skating before hitting the stage! Bet you didn’t see that coming.

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    James Taylor: Guitar Hero and Grammy Winner, 78

    James Taylor: Guitar Hero and Grammy Winner, 78

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    James’ mellow tunes are like a warm hug from the '70s. He started with the cello but totally switched gears to the guitar at age 12—best decision ever. Hits like "Sweet Baby James" made him the voice of a generation.

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    Mitt Romney: Businessman Turned Politician, 79

    Mitt Romney: Businessman Turned Politician, 79

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    Mitt took things up a notch by running the 2002 Winter Olympics and then becoming Massachusetts governor. Politician by day, conservative at heart, and full of surprising stories—like his serious car accident during his Mormon mission in France. Ouch!

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    Aaron Eckhart: From Deep Roles to Blockbuster Fame, 58

    Aaron Eckhart: From Deep Roles to Blockbuster Fame, 58

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    Aaron’s got range—playing everything from indie character depth to big action flicks (hello, The Dark Knight!). Before acting, he was on a mission for two years in France and Switzerland. Talk about life experience fueling your craft!

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    Frank Welker: The Voice Behind All the Voices, 80

    Frank Welker: The Voice Behind All the Voices, 80

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    If you love cartoons, you’ve definitely heard Frank. He’s been voicing classics like Scooby-Doo and Megatron forever. Before that, he cracked people up as a stand-up comedian doing spot-on impressions. Multitalented much?

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    Jaimie Alexander: From Rejected Singer to Marvel Hero, 42

    Jaimie Alexander: From Rejected Singer to Marvel Hero, 42

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    Jaimie tried singing in high school but got booted for not being great at it. So she went full-on action-star instead! Known as Lady Sif in the Marvel movies, she also rocked the TV series Blindspot. Turns out, kicking her out turned out pretty well.

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    Jake Tapper: The News Guy You Can Count On, 57

    Jake Tapper: The News Guy You Can Count On, 57

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    Jake keeps the politics real on CNN, but did you know he once worked as a spokesman for Hooters? Yep, before breaking the big news, he was selling wings and smiles. Talk about a career plot twist.

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    Courtney B. Vance: Award-Winning Stage and Screen Star, 66

    Courtney B. Vance: Award-Winning Stage and Screen Star, 66

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    Courtney nails intense roles that stick with you—like in "The People v. O. J. Simpson." Fun fact: he was doing Shakespeare while still in college at Harvard. Shakespeare and Hollywood? Not bad.

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    Luenell: Stand-Up Star with a Wild Past, 67

    Luenell: Stand-Up Star with a Wild Past, 67

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    Luenell’s comedy is loud, proud, and totally unforgettable. She broke out in the movie Borat and keeps killing it in stand-up. Oh, and heads up—she once did a short jail stint before becoming famous. Talk about a comeback!

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    #10

    Titus Welliver: Detective Bosch and More, 64

    Titus Welliver: Detective Bosch and More, 64

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    Titus shines as the smart, tough detective Bosch on TV. But did you know he and Adam Sandler once took a comedy writing class together? From laughs to crime scenes, he’s done it all.

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