Famous birthdays list for December 19, 2023 includes celebrities Alyssa Milano, Jake Gyllenhaal

Birthday wishes go out to Alyssa Milano, Jake Gyllenhaal and all other celebrities whose birthday is today. Check out our slideshow below to see photos of famous people turning a year older on December 19 and learn something interesting about each of them.

Top Celebrity Birthdays on December 19, 2023

Christopher Knight, from left, Eve Plumb, Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick and Mike Lookinland stand in the audience for a tribute to “The Brady Bunch” at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, September 12, 2022, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (` Photo/Mark Terrill)

Actor Mike Lookinland turns 63

Fun fact: His middle name is Paul

Television producer Ilene Chaiken, center, accompanied by “The L Word” cast members Jennifer Beals, left, Katherine Moennig, second from left, and Leisha Hailey, right, meet with White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, second from right, marking Lesbian Visibility Week during a press conference at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 25, 2023. (` Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Actress Jennifer Beals turns 60

Fun fact: Nominated for a Golden Globe for her role in Flashdance

Actor Danny Trejo (left) and actress Kristy Swanson at the launch of the Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis on Saturday, July 30, 2016 in Los Angeles. The Veterans Charity Ride is a nonprofit organization founded by Dave Frey and Robert Manciero to support veterans through motorcycle therapy, helping them readjust to civilian life and as an outlet for post-traumatic stress. (Photo by Dan Steinberg/Invision for Veterans Charity Ride/` Images)

Actress Kristy Swanson turns 53

Fun fact: Had a small role as one of Ferris' classmates in “Ferris Bueller's Day Off”

Alyssa Milano attends the UNICEF Gala at The Glasshouse on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/`)

Actress Alyssa Milano turns 51

Interesting fact: In addition to her acting work, Alyssa has released albums

Marla Sokoloff arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of “Jane” at the Hollywood Bowl on Monday, October 9, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/`)

Actress Marla Sokoloff turns 43

Interesting fact: Once dated actor James Franco

Jake Gyllenhaal, a cast member in “The Covenant,” poses at the film's premiere on Monday, April 17, 2023, at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles. (` Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Actor Jake Gyllenhaal turns 43

Fun fact: Hosted “SNL” twice

More celebrities with birthdays today

Actress Elaine Joyce is 80. Actor Tim Reid is 79. Musician John McEuen (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) is 78. Country singer Janie Fricke is 76. Jazz drummer Lenny White of Return to Forever is 74. Actor Scott Cohen (“Gilmore Girls”) is 62. Actor Robert MacNaughton (“ET”) is 57. Magician Criss Angel is 56. Guitarist Klaus Eichstadt from Ugly Kid Joe is 56. Model Tyson Beckford is 53. Actress Rosa Blasi (“Strong Medicine”) is 51. Actor Tara Summers (“Mercy Street,” “Boston Legal”) is 44. Actor Nik Dodani (“Murphy Brown”) is 30.

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Richard E. Leakey, paleontologist

“Mean” Gene Okerlund, wrestling announcer

Chris Angel, illusionist (56)

Paulina Gretzky, model (35)

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