Today's celebrity birthdays: March 1, 2026

Happy birthday to entertainers like Roger Daltrey, Ron Howard, and Javier Bardem! Keep on reading to see who else is celebrating their birthday and some career highlights!

Celebrity birthday highlights for March 1, 2026:

Singer Roger Daltrey (1944) founded The Who and rocked his way into history with "My Generation" and "Pinball Wizard." His acting resume includes the title role in the rock opera film "Tommy" and the gritty drama "McVicar."

Actor-director Ron Howard (1954) grew up on screen on "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Happy Days" before stepping behind the camera to win Oscars for "A Beautiful Mind." He recently returned to theaters with the 2025 survival thriller "Eden."

Actress Catherine Bach (1954) made cut-off denim shorts a fashion staple as the iconic Daisy Duke on "The Dukes of Hazzard." She currently brings the drama as Anita Lawson on the long-running soap "The Young and the Restless."

Director Zack Snyder (1966) burst onto the scene with the energetic remake of "Dawn of the Dead" before helming the blockbuster "300." His stylized approach defined an era of DC films with "Man of Steel" and "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice."

Actor Javier Bardem (1969) earned an Oscar for his menacing turn in "No Country for Old Men" and ruled the seas as King Triton in "The Little Mermaid." His filmography spans the sci-fi epic "Dune" to the romantic drama "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."

Actress Lupita Nyong’o (1983) delivered a devastating, Oscar-winning debut in "12 Years a Slave" and joined the MCU in "Black Panther." She recently lent her voice to the lead role in the animated hit "The Wild Robot."

Singer Kesha (1987) broke records with her debut single "Tik Tok" and the smash hit "Timber." Her discography has evolved from the electro-pop of "Animal" to the introspective acclaim of "Rainbow."

Singer Justin Bieber (1994) became a sensation with his debut EP "My World" and the inescapable single "Baby." He has since collected Grammy Awards for his collaborations on "Where Are Ü Now" and "10,000 Hours."

Other celebs celebrating birthdays today:

Singer Mike d’Abo of Manfred Mann (1944), Actor Dirk Benedict (1945), Country singer Janis Oliver of Sweethearts of the Rodeo (1954), Actor Tim Daly (1956), Singer-musician Jon Carroll of Starland Vocal Band (1957), Bassist Bill Leen of Gin Blossoms (1962), Actor Bryan Batt (1963), Actor Maurice Benard (1963), Actor Russell Wong (1963), Wrestler Booker T (1965), Actor Chris Eigeman (1965), Journalist Don Lemon (1966), Actor John David Cullum (1966), Actor George Eads (1967), Actress Cara Buono (1971), Basketball player Chris Webber (1973), Actor Jack Davenport (1973), Guitarist Ryan Peake of Nickelback (1973), Actor Mark-Paul Gosselaar (1974), Actor Jensen Ackles (1978), TV host Donovan Patton (1978), Race car driver Will Power (1981), Actor Joe Tippett (1982), Wrestler Big E (1986), Singer Sammie (1987), Actress Daniella Monet (1989)