From action legends to Oscar-nominated icons, March 19 is packed with famous celebrity birthdays. Bruce Willis, Glenn Close, Andy Reid and more are all celebrating another trip around the sun today! Scroll down to see some fun facts about each talented star.
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Top Celebrity Birthdays on March 19, 2026
1. Bruce Willis Turns 71
Bruce Willis at the Cannes Film Festival in 2012.Photo by Anadolu on Getty Images
Bruce Willis is one of the greatest movie stars of all time. If he was in it, people went to see it—no questions asked. Willis—who was born in Germany and raised in New Jersey—delivered unforgettable performances in classics like Die Hard, Pulp Fiction and The Sixth Sense. He even crushed it in comedy, too, winning an Emmy for a guest-starring role on Friends. Sadly, in 2022, he stepped away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, which later progressed to frontotemporal dementia. But with his loving family by his side, Willis is still smiling—and his movies will forever make us smile, too.
Fun fact: Before becoming one of Hollywood's biggest stars, Willis worked as a private investigator and a bartender in New York City. His big break came in 1985 when he was cast opposite Cybill Shepherd in the TV series Moonlighting.
2. Glenn Close Turns 79
Glenn Close will play Drusilla Sickle in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.Samir Hussain/WireImage
With eight Academy Award nominations—the most of any living actress without a win—Glenn Close is one of the most respected and acclaimed performers of her generation. From Fatal Attraction and Dangerous Liaisons to The Wife and her Tony-winning turn in Sunset Boulevard, she has graced screens for over four decades. And she's not slowing down anytime soon—she'll star in the upcoming film adaptation of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, out November 20, 2026.
Fun fact: Close attended the esteemed College of William & Mary in Virginia, where she was a member of the drama club and The William & Mary Choir.
Related: ’90s Actor, With Major Emmy Award, Turns 71
3. Andy Reid Turns 68
Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid at Arrowhead Stadium in November 2025Photo by Jamie Squire on Getty Images
In 1999, Andy Reid became the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles and since moving to the Kansas City Chiefs, he's coached the latter to three Super Bowl wins. He signed a five-year, $100 million contract extension with the Chiefs in 2024, making Reid the highest-paid coach in the NFL.
Fun fact: As a teenager, Reid worked as a vendor at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. During his time as an assistant coach at San Francisco State University, he also sold hot dogs to raise program funds!
4. Ruth Pointer Turns 80
Ruth Pointer takes the stage for a 2024 concert in Canada.Photo by Andrew Chin on Getty Images
Ruth Pointer has a lot to celebrate—she turns 80 today! As the eldest member of The Pointer Sisters, she helped create some of the biggest hits of the '70s and '80s—including "I'm So Excited" and "Jump (For My Love)." With the passing of her sisters June, Bonnie and Anita, Ruth is now the only surviving member of the group. However, as seen in the photo above, she honors their legacy by continuing to tour with her daughter Issa and granddaughter Sadako.
Fun fact: Ruth and her sisters were the first Black female group to perform at the Grand Ole Opry in 1974. The following year, The Pointer Sisters won the Grammy for their song "Fairytale," and became the only Black women to ever win in the country category—a barrier-breaking moment that surely paved the way for Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter 50 years later.
5. Theo Vonn Turns 46
Comic and podcaster Theo Vonn visits The Grand Ole Opry House in 2025.Photo by Variety on Getty Images
Louisiana native Theo Vonn went from MTV Road Rules cast member to one of the world's biggest podcasters. In fact, This Past Weekend ranked as Spotify's fourth-biggest global podcast in 2024. Vonn regularly welcomes high-profile guests like Ben Affleckand Joaquin Phoenix, but still has lesser-known comics and personalities on the show. You love to see it!
Fun fact: As a kid growing up in Covington, Louisiana, Vonn once joined a neighborhood search party for escaped monkeys—a story so absurd it sounds like one of his bits, but it's completely true.
Related: Beloved ’80s Singer-Songwriter, With Twelve No. 1 Hit Songs, Turns 71
More Celebrities with Birthdays Today
Actress Renée Taylor (The Nanny) is 93. Actress Ursula Andress (Dr. No, Casino Royale) is 90. Actor Connor Trinneer (Star Trek: Enterprise) is 57. Rapper Bun B of UGK is 53. Drummer Zach Lind of Jimmy Eat World is 50. Actor Craig Lamar Traylor (Malcolm in the Middle) is 37. MLB pitcher Clayton Kershaw is 38. Actor Garrett Clayton (Teen Beach Movie) is 35. Garrett Clayton attends the I Know What You Did Last Summer premiere in 2025.Photo by Maya Dehlin Spach on Getty Images
Other Popular or Historical Birthdays on March 19th
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