Today's celebrity birthdays: January 20, 2026

Happy birthday to entertainers like Buzz Aldrin, Rainn Wilson, and Evan Peters! Keep on reading to see who else is celebrating their birthday and some career highlights!

Celebrity birthday highlights for January 20, 2026:

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin (1930) earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his role as the Lunar Module Pilot on the historic "Apollo 11" mission.

Actor Lorenzo Lamas (1958) flexed his way through the 80s and 90s, transitioning from a Golden Globe-nominated run on "Falcon Crest" to the motorcycle-riding lead of "Renegade."

Actor Rainn Wilson (1966) created one of television's most iconic weirdos as Dwight Schrute on "The Office," earning three Emmy nominations for his dedication to beets and bears. He recently showcased his dramatic range in the miniseries "Lessons in Chemistry" and explored the world in "Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss."