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Hey! Today’s the day we celebrate some pretty cool celebs who are adding another candle to their cakes. Ready for a quick peek at ten famous faces born on August 28? Let’s roll!

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#1

Jack Black: The Hilarious Rockstar Actor, 57

Jack Black: The Hilarious Rockstar Actor, 57

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Jack Black is like a comedy volcano erupting with laughs and good vibes. From rocking out in School of Rock to voicing Kung Fu Panda and jamming in his band Tenacious D, he’s got the cool factor on lock. Plus, he’s a YouTube gamer! Fun fact, Jack's first gig was a video game commercial when he was just 13. Talk about starting young!

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    David Fincher: The King of Intense Flicks, 64

    David Fincher: The King of Intense Flicks, 64

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    If you love movies that mess with your head, David Fincher's your guy. He directed mind-benders like Seven, Fight Club, and The Social Network (hello, Golden Globe!). Before making movies, he worked behind the scenes on Star Wars and Indiana Jones. Not too shabby, right?

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    Luis Guzmán: The Must-See Character Actor, 70

    Luis Guzmán: The Must-See Character Actor, 70

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    Luis Guzmán always steals the scene, whether it’s in classic movies or playing Gomez Addams in Netflix’s Wednesday. Before acting, he spent six years as a social worker, which means he’s got a big heart behind those cool roles!

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    Quvenzhané Wallis: The Young Oscar Star, 23

    Quvenzhané Wallis: The Young Oscar Star, 23

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    Quvenzhané Wallis blew everyone away starring in Beasts of the Southern Wild and snagging an Oscar nod at just 9! She also rocked the musical Annie and writes kids’ books. Sneaky fact: she had to pretend she was six to get that first big role. Clever!

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    Andreja Pejić: Fashion’s Boundary Breaker, 35

    Andreja Pejić: Fashion’s Boundary Breaker, 35

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    Andreja Pejić isn’t just a model, she’s a fashion revolution. She rocked both men’s and women’s runways, made Vogue proud as the first openly transgender model they featured, and even landed a big makeup deal. And get this—she was spotted while working at a McDonald’s. Dreams do come true!

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    William Cohen: The All-Star Politician, 86

    William Cohen: The All-Star Politician, 86

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    William Cohen is a serious powerhouse who’s rocked politics, law, and writing. He’s known for being independent and making big moves, like serving as the US Secretary of Defense. Bonus: he was a college basketball legend! Who knew?

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    Danny Seraphine: Drummer Extraordinaire, 78

    Danny Seraphine: Drummer Extraordinaire, 78

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    Danny Seraphine’s drumming made Chicago one of the coolest bands ever. Known for his jazz-rock beats, he’s one of Rolling Stone’s top drummers and a Rock Hall of Famer. Oh, and fun tidbit—he left high school at 15 and had a brief stint with a street gang. Rock ‘n’ roll life!

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    Brian Thompson: The Tough-Guy Actor, 67

    Brian Thompson: The Tough-Guy Actor, 67

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    Brian Thompson looks like the ultimate tough guy, and that’s his jam in movies like Cobra, The X-Files, and Star Trek. But guess what? Before all that action, he was into musical theater. Talk about a surprise!

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    Marissa Bode: Breaking Barriers on Screen, 26

    Marissa Bode: Breaking Barriers on Screen, 26

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    Marissa Bode is making waves as the first wheelchair-user to play Nessarose in Wicked, which is a big deal! She even snagged a Screen Actors Guild nomination for it. When she’s not acting, she’s busy cooking, painting, and hanging with her cats. That’s a full life!

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    Hugh Cornwell: Punk Rock’s Brainy Frontman, 77

    Hugh Cornwell: Punk Rock’s Brainy Frontman, 77

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    Hugh Cornwell was the voice and guitar behind The Stranglers, giving punk a cool twist. He’s also a solo artist, author, and film podcast host. Oh, and he’s no punk academically—he studied biochemistry and did research in Sweden. Rock on, smarty!

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