Celebrity Birthdays for August 18 – Robert Redford, Andy Samberg and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Robert Redford
Age: 75
Occupation: Actor, Director, and Environmentalist
Known For: Starring in films such as ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,’ ‘Out of Africa,’ and ‘All the President’s Men,’ winning an Academy Award for directing ‘Ordinary People,’ and founding the Sundance Film Festival
Andy Samberg
Age: 33
Occupation: Actor, Comedian, and Rapper
Known For: His work as a cast member of ‘Saturday Night Live’ and appearing in several hilarious viral videos such ‘Lazy Sunday,’ ‘D*** in a Box,’ and ‘I’m on a Boat’
Roman Polanski
Age: 78
Occupation: Director
Known For: Winning an Oscar in 2002 for ‘The Pianist’ but being unable to accept it in person because he’s escaping extradition on a 1977 child rape charge, and being the widower of Manson Family murder victim Sharon Tate
Denis Leary
Age: 54
Occupation: Actor, Comedian, Writer, and Director
Known For: His biting comedic style and being the star and co-creator of the television show ‘Rescue Me’
Christian Slater
Age: 42
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Roles in cult-classic films such as ‘Heathers’ and ‘True Romance,’ and several widely publicized brushes with the law