Today's celebrity birthdays: February 22, 2026

Happy birthday to entertainers like Paul Dooley, Kyle MacLachlan, and Drew Barrymore! Keep on reading to see who else is celebrating their birthday and some career highlights!

Celebrity birthday highlights for February 22, 2026:

Actor Paul Dooley (1928) went from co-creating "The Electric Company" to earning a National Board of Review Award for "Breaking Away" and playing the ultimate dad in "Sixteen Candles." He later voiced Sarge in the "Cars" franchise.

Actress Julie Walters (1950) won a BAFTA and Golden Globe for "Educating Rita" before charming a new generation as Molly Weasley in the "Harry Potter" films. She continued her streak with "Mamma Mia!" and recently returned to the screen as Mrs. Bird in "Paddington in Peru."

Actor Kyle MacLachlan (1959) starred in the cult classics "Dune" and "Blue Velvet" before winning a Golden Globe as the coffee-loving Agent Cooper in "Twin Peaks." He later satirized the Pacific Northwest in "Portlandia" and recently returned to the wasteland in the "Fallout" series.

Comedian Rachel Dratch (1966) created the iconic Debbie Downer on "Saturday Night Live" and brought her deadpan timing to "30 Rock." She has since starred in "Wine Country," earned a Tony nomination for "POTUS," and joined the 2026 cast of "High Spirits."

Actress Drew Barrymore (1975) captured the world in "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," redefined 90s horror in "Scream," and produced the blockbuster "Charlie's Angels." She later won a SAG Award for "Grey Gardens" and currently hosts her own daytime talk show.

Other celebs celebrating birthdays today:

Basketball player Julius Erving (1950), Actress Ellen Greene (1951), Golfer Vijay Singh (1963), Actor Paul Lieberstein (1967), Actress Jeri Ryan (1968), TV co-host Clinton Kelly (1969), Actor Thomas Jane (1969), Actress-singer Lea Salonga (1971), Actor Jose Solano (1971), Tennis player Michael Chang (1972), Drummer Scott Phillips of Creed (1973), Singer James Blunt (1974), Singer Tom Higgenson of Plain White T's (1979), Guitarist Joe Hottinger of Halestorm (1982), Comedian Iliza Shlesinger (1983), Actor Zach Roerig (1985), Actor Daniel E. Smith (1990)