10 Famous Folks Who Were Born on July 29 (Bet You Didn’t Know!)

Martina McBride is that powerhouse country singer who hits all the right notes and wins all the awards. She’s sold a gazillion albums and fights the good fight against domestic violence. Fun surprise: before she was famous, she was selling merch on Garth Brooks’ tour. Talk about starting at the bottom!

Ken Burns is basically the guy who turned history into binge-worthy TV. His documentaries? Huge hits. And guess what—he kicked off his film journey with an 8mm camera and a factory documentary at 17. From tiny films to Emmy gold, he’s nailed it!

Tim Gunn swoops in with wise words and style skills on Project Runway. He’s also an author, a fashion boss, and has an Emmy to prove he’s the real deal. Oh, and here’s a wild tidbit: his dad worked for the FBI and ghostwrote speeches for the legendary J. Edgar Hoover. Talk about cool family history!

Wil Wheaton started as the kid in Stand by Me and then became Star Trek’s Wesley Crusher. These days, he’s a blogger and game show host, mixing geeky fun with all his creative vibes. Bonus: his parents were actors too, so entertainment runs in the family!

If you loved 'How I Met Your Mother,' you know Josh Radnor as Ted Mosby. But did you know he’s also an indie filmmaker and a musician? He learned to juggle at five (pretty impressive) and surprisingly picked up guitar at 42. Never too late to rock, right?

Stephen Dorff knows how to play the bad guy like no other—he was the memorable villain in Blade. Plus, he’s popped up in lots of indie flicks and TV shows. Fun fact: He got kicked out of five different private schools as a kid. Rebel with a cause?

Geddy Lee is the legendary frontman and bassist of the rock band Rush. His high-pitched voice and killer bass lines made the band iconic. Here’s a giggle: his name 'Geddy' comes from how his mom said 'Gary' with a Polish accent. Name game, won!

Patti Scialfa’s been jamming with Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, bringing her vocal and guitar magic. She’s also got solo albums that rock. Before she joined the band, she scored a solo record deal all by herself. Boss move!

Elizabeth Dole has been everywhere in the US government—five presidential administrations and senate included. She even ran the Red Cross! A neat tidbit: she worked in President Johnson’s White House on consumer affairs way back when. Talk about a resume!

Carl Cox is a house and techno DJ superstar with epic residencies and his own record labels. Guess what? He started piano lessons at eight but ditched it for turntables. Later, he also chased his other passion—racing cars. Multi-talented much?