Today's celebrity birthdays: August 5, 2026

Happy birthday to entertainers like Maureen McCormick, James Gunn, and Jonathan Silverman! Keep on reading to see who else is celebrating their birthday and some career highlights!

Celebrity birthday highlights for August 5, 2026:

Actress Maureen McCormick (1956) played Marcia Brady on "The Brady Bunch" and returned to the role on "The Brady Brides." She rejoined the Brady cast for "A Very Brady Renovation" and later appeared Off-Broadway in "Pen Pals."

Actor Mark Strong (1963) joined the cast of "Our Friends in the North" before moving into films with "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" and "Kingsman: The Secret Service." He later played Carmine Falcone on "The Penguin" and voices Trent Ikithon on "The Mighty Nein."

Director James Gunn (1966) began as a screenwriter on "Tromeo and Juliet" before directing "Slither" and the "Guardians of the Galaxy" trilogy. At DC, he created "Peacemaker," launched the studio's new shared universe with "Superman," and announced "Man of Tomorrow."