Famous October birthdays,The month of October celebrates goblins, ghouls and ghosts, as well as the birthdays of a romance novelist, an energetic celebrity chef and a long-time game show host. Check out these celebrities and others who will turn another year older this month.


Julie Andrews
Date of birth: Oct. 1
Actress Julie Andrews has charmed audiences on stage and screen and won an Academy Award for one of her most memorable roles, Mary Poppins. Also a best-selling author, she has written more than 20 children’s books .

Donna Karan
Date of birth: Oct. 2

Fashion designer Donna Karan is the creative force behind her clothing lines Donna Karan New York and DKNY .

Al Sharpton
Date of birth: Oct. 3

As a Baptist minister and activist, Al Sharpton has brought social issues pertaining to African-Americans to the forefront of media and politics. He has been able to reach a large audience on his radio show and television show .

Jackie Collins
Date of birth: October 4

Romance novelist Jackie Collins has written numerous best-selling books . Her next novel will be released in February 2013.

Maya Ying Lin
Date of birth: Oct. 5

Artist Maya Ying Lin  is widely known as the designer of the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial in Washington, D.C.. The sculptor and architect has many significant works of art, including the Civil Rights Memorial .

Tony Dungy
Date of birth: Oct. 6

Former NFL coach Tony Dungy  led one of his teams to the playoffs every year he coached . Following his retirement, he now appears on “Football Night in America” as an analyst .

Yo-Yo Ma
Date of birth: Oct. 7

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma  is a Grammy Award-winning artist who was presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011 . He plays with the Silk Road Ensemble .

Bruno Mars
Date of birth: Oct. 8

Singer Bruno Mars found success with his first hit single , which earned him a Grammy Award . An accomplished songwriter, he has contributed his talent to numerous hits (such as this one)right round flo rida.

Tony Shalhoub
Date of birth: Oct. 9

Emmy Award-winning actor Tony Shalhoub is best known as a quirky detective on “Monk.” He got his start in a 1990s sitcom in which he played an Italian taxi, driverwings tv show.

Mario Lopez
Date of birth: Oct. 10

Former child star Mario Lopez  revived his career with his second-place win on “Dancing with the Stars” . He has written several books, including a children’s book inspired by his daughter .saved by the bell,mario lopez and karina smirnoff,

Steve Young
Date of birth: Oct. 11

Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young  racked up several MVP honors in his 14 years in the NFL . He stays connected with football through his radio show and as an analyst on “Monday Night Football.”

Martie Maguire
Date of birth: Oct. 12

Instrumentalist Martie Maguire rose to fame as part of the country trio Dixie Chicks . The fiddle player joined her sister  in a new band.Court Yard Hounds,

Sacha Baron Cohen
Date of birth: Oct. 13

Outrageous comedian and actor Sacha Baron Cohen (see pictures) created several controversial but memorable characters, some in successful movies .sacha baron cohen,

Stacy Keibler
Date of birth: Oct. 14

Actress and model Stacy Keibler  found success as a professional wrestler for WCW and WWE . Now a model, she can also be seen on the arm of her famous boyfriend .stacy keibler wrestling,

Emeril Lagasse
Date of birth: Oct. 15

Restaurateur  and chef Emeril Lagasse is known for his enthusiastic personality as well as his cuisine. You can learn his cooking secrets from his many cookbooks .emeril lagasse restaurants,emeril lagasse cookbooks,

Suzanne Somers
Date of birth: Oct. 16

Actress Suzanne Somers  got her start as bubbly, dimwitted roommate Chrissy Snow on “Three’s Company.” After a widely popular infomercial, she joined another successful sitcom .step by step tv show,

Ernie Els
Date of birth: Oct. 17

South African  golfer Ernie Els added to his long list of wins with his victory at the 2012 Open Championship. He and his wife support autism charities following their son’s diagnosis with the condition.

Zac Efron
Date of birth: Oct. 18

Zac Efron rose to fame in the Disney Channel movie “High School Musical.” He has moved beyond his teen fame in a variety of roles , and his newest dramatic role can be seen this month .

John Lithgow
Date of birth: Oct. 19

Actor John Lithgow has shown his range in dramatic (he was nominated for an Oscar for this,Terms of Endearment film) and comedic roles (he won multiple Emmys for this show). A multi-talented artist, he has written several children’s books  and has recorded children’s music .Terms of Endearment,john lithgow book,

 Carrie Fisher
Date of birth: Oct. 21

Though she has had a long career , Carrie Fisher  is best known as Princess Leia in the original “Star Wars” trilogy. As a writer, she turned her novel into a screenplay  and wrote a play based on her life.

 Carrie Fisher
Date of birth: Oct. 21
  is best known as Princess Leia in the original “Star Wars” trilogy. As a writer, she turned her novel into a screenplay  and wrote a play based on her life .

Ryan Reynolds
Date of birth: Oct. 23

Hollywood heartthrob Ryan Reynolds showed his heroic side playing a ring-wielding superhero . Not always the nice guy, he also has played a comic book villain .

BD Wong
Date of birth: Oct. 24

Actor BD Wong starred in the short-lived series “Awake” following a long run as a forensic psychiatrist on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” Also an accomplished stage actor, he won a Tony Award in 1988 .

Bob Knight
Date of birth: Oct. 25

Retired college basketball coach Bob Knight has the second-most wins . Known for his temper, he once threw a chair across the court.

Pat Sajak
Date of birth: Oct. 26

Pat Sajak  has hosted the popular game show “Wheel of Fortune” for more than 30 years . He also has been a contributing columnist for a conservative political publication.

Kelly Osbourne
Date of birth: Oct. 27

Kelly Osbourne became a household name when she starred in the reality show about her family, “The Osbournes.” She’s also a fashion designer and can be seen passing fashion judgment on “Fashion Police” .

 Brad Paisley
Date of birth: Oct. 28

Singer Brad Paisley has risen to the top of the country charts with his hit songs . Known as a trickster, he commonly pranks fellow musicians on his tours .

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Date of birth: Oct. 29

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is the president of Liberia and the first woman to be elected to this leadership position in Africa. She was jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work with women’s rights and peace-building efforts.

Matthew Morrison
Date of birth: Oct. 30

Actor Matthew Morrison  is best known for his role on the hit musical television show “Glee.” Also a successful stage actor, he starred in the original Broadway production of a musical based on a John Waters film .

Peter Jackson
Date of birth: Oct. 31

Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson brought “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy to life on the big screen. He continues his journey through Middle Earth with the upcoming “Hobbit” trilogy, with the first movie due to hit theaters in December .