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Hey! Let’s dive into some fun celeb birthdays happening on March 20. We’ve got a mix of actors, creators, and all-around interesting folks. Quick facts ahead - plus a chance to see if you share your birthday with any of these legends!

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Spike Lee: The NYC Filmmaker Who Changes The Game

Spike Lee: The NYC Filmmaker Who Changes The Game

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Spike Lee is the guy behind movies that hit you right in the feels while also making you think. He’s won an Oscar and teaches at NYU, but did you know his mom gave him the nickname 'Spike' when he was a kid? Classic Brooklyn style.

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    IJustine: The Tech-Loving YouTube OG

    IJustine: The Tech-Loving YouTube OG

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    Justine, aka IJustine, made internet waves with her hilarious "300-page iPhone bill" video. She turned her tech obsession into fame, acted in stuff, wrote a bestseller, and even voices a character on Cartoon Network. Oh, and she podcasts with her sister too—talk about multitasking!

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    John de Lancie: That Star Trek Guy You Love to Hate (in a Good Way)

    John de Lancie: That Star Trek Guy You Love to Hate (in a Good Way)

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    If you've watched Star Trek, you know John as the sneaky Q. Plus, he voices a wild character on My Little Pony. Fun fact: he didn’t learn to read until he was twelve! Dyslexia tried to slow him down, but nope, he powered through.

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    Freema Agyeman: Doctor Who’s Smart and Stylish Sidekick

    Freema Agyeman: Doctor Who’s Smart and Stylish Sidekick

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    Freema switched up the spelling of her own name to dodge mispronunciations before she shined on Doctor Who as Martha Jones. She’s also rocked Netflix’s Sense8 and medical dramas. That’s a serious acting resume!

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    Lois Lowry: The Queen of Young Adult Books

    Lois Lowry: The Queen of Young Adult Books

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    Lois writes books that make you think while still being page-turners. Her famous novels include The Giver and Number the Stars. Before writing, she snapped pics and wrote articles—so basically, she’s always been rocking storytelling.

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    Xavier Dolan: Montreal’s Young Movie Genius

    Xavier Dolan: Montreal’s Young Movie Genius

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    This director and actor wowed everyone at 20 with his first film. He’s made award-winning movies and even directed Adele’s hit music videos. Before all that, he used his voice talents for dubbing movies in Quebec French. Talk about talent!

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    Chris Wedge: The Animation Wizard Behind Ice Age

    Chris Wedge: The Animation Wizard Behind Ice Age

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    Chris helped bring the Ice Age gang to life and co-founded Blue Sky Studios. He even won an Oscar for a cute short film called Bunny. Before all that, he worked on the cult classic Tron in the '80s—so yes, he’s got serious animation cred.

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    Alex Kapranos: From Chef to Rock Star Frontman

    Alex Kapranos: From Chef to Rock Star Frontman

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    Before Alex found fame leading the band Franz Ferdinand, he tried a bunch of jobs—from cooking to IT lecturing. Luckily, music called him back, and he nailed it with award-winning tunes and producing gigs. Plus, he even wrote a book—because why not?

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    Willie Brown: The Politician Who Went From Janitor to Mayor

    Willie Brown: The Politician Who Went From Janitor to Mayor

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    Willie Brown worked as a janitor while hitting the books in law school. He didn’t stop there: he became the longest-serving Speaker in California’s Assembly and then the first African American mayor of San Francisco. That’s leveling up!

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    Dean Geyer: Aussie Idol Who Made Glee Look Good

    Dean Geyer: Aussie Idol Who Made Glee Look Good

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    Dean started out singing on Australian Idol and then cracked the acting scene on shows like Glee. Fun twist: his dad’s a karate sensei who also acted in movies. Talent definitely runs in the family!

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