Today's celebrity birthdays: September 12, 2025

Happy birthday to entertainers like Linda Gray, Hans Zimmer, and Yao Ming! Keep on reading to see who else is celebrating their birthday and some career highlights!

Celebrity birthday highlights for September 12, 2025:

• Actress Linda Gray (1940) became a global TV icon as Sue Ellen Ewing on "Dallas," earning an Emmy nod and two Golden Globe nominations, and later reprised the role in TNT’s "Dallas." Her screen and stage highlights include "Oscar," the prime-time drama "Models Inc.," and the leg on "The Graduate" poster.

• Composer Hans Zimmer (1957) is the two-time Oscar winner behind "The Lion King" and "Dune," with era-defining scores for "Gladiator," "Inception," and "The Dark Knight." In 2024, he won a Grammy for the "Dune: Part Two" soundtrack and in 2025 he is curating a North American arena production of the "World of Hans Zimmer" tour.

• Actress Amy Yasbeck (1962) is best remembered as Casey on "Wings" and for comic turns in "Pretty Woman," "Robin Hood: Men in Tights," and "The Mask." Her film resume also features "Problem Child" and "Dracula: Dead and Loving It."

• Basketball player Yao Ming (1980) changed the global game as the 2002 No. 1 pick while averaging 19 points and 9 rebounds over eight All-Star seasons. His impact earned first ballot entry to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Houston Rockets' permanent retirement of No. 11.

• Actor Alfie Allen (1986) is best known for Theon Greyjoy on "Game of Thrones," a turn that netted a 2019 Emmy nomination. On film, he made his mark in "John Wick," "The Predator," and "Jojo Rabbit," showcasing range beyond Westeros.

Other celebs celebrating birthdays today:

Singer Maria Muldaur (1942), Actor Joe Pantoliano (1951), Singer-guitarist Gerry Beckley (1952), VJ Nina Blackwood (1955), Actress Rachel Ward (1957), Bassist Norwood Fisher (1965), Actor Darren E. Burrows (1966), Singer Ben Folds (1966), Comedian Louis C.K. (1967), Guitarist Larry LaLonde (1968), Actor Will Chase (1970), Actor Josh Hopkins (1970), Country singer Jennifer Nettles (1974), Actress Lauren Stamile (1976), Rapper 2 Chainz (1977), Actor Ben McKenzie (1978), Singer Ruben Studdard (1978), Singer-actor Jennifer Hudson (1981), Actress Emmy Rossum (1986), Country singer Kelsea Ballerini (1993), Actor Colin Ford (1996), Actress Sydney Sweeney (1997)