Here are today's celebrity birthdays:
Jamie Oliver: Also known as the Naked Chef, this restaurateur and media personality became known for his campaign for healthier school lunches. His first job was as a pastry chef for Antonio Carluccio's restaurant Neal's Yard. He was mentioned in the South Park episode "Medicinal Fried Chicken" and later appeared in the episode "Creme Fraiche. He's 43 years old.
Shanola Hampton: Well-known as the loyal friendly neighbor Veronica Fisher of the dysfunctional Gallagher family on Showtime's "Shameless," she was promoted to a regular in the series' second season. Before this major role, she appeared in series such as "Reba," "Scrubs," "Criminal Minds" and "Miami Medical." She's 41 years old.
Jack McBrayer: He played the role of Kenneth on the Emmy-nominated television series "30 Rock" alongside Tina Fey and later played the eponymous character, Wander, of Disney's "Over Yonder." He also voiced characters in the films "The Lorax," "Wreck-It Ralph" and "Despicable Me." Before fame, he appeared in comedy sketches on "Late Night with Conan O' Brien." He's 45 years old.
Chris Colfer: He gained fame for his role on "Glee" as openly gay character Kurt Hummel, a role for which he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2011. He's also the author behind the "Land of Stories" series. Before fame, he served as the editor of his school's literary magazine, and he dominated speech and debate championships. He's 28 years old.