Celebrity Birthdays for August 17 – Robert De Niro, Sean Penn and More

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Robert De Niro

Age: 68

Occupation: Actor, Director, and Producer

Known For: A celebrated career including Oscars for his roles in ‘The Godfather Part II’ and ‘Raging Bull,’ iconic performances in films like ‘Taxi Driver’ and ‘Cape Fear,’ and a long history of collaboration with director Martin Scorsese

Sean Penn

Age: 51

Occupation: Actor, Screenwriter, Director, and Activist

Known For: Two Academy Awards for his roles in ‘Mystic River’ and ‘Milk,’ his marriages to pop icon Madonna and actress Robin Wright, and his humanitarian work for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and the 2010 Haiti earthquake

Belinda Carlisle

Age: 53

Occupation: Singer and Songwriter

Known For: Being the lead singer of the 1980s all-female band, the Go-Gos, which had hits such as ‘We Got the Beat’ and ‘Vacation,’ and her solo hits such as ‘Heaven Is a Place on Earth’ and ‘Mad About You’

Donnie Wahlberg

Age: 42

Occupation: Singer, Actor, and Film Producer

Known For: His membership in the boy-band New Kids on the Block, appearing in the ‘Saw’ films and the TV series ‘Blue Bloods,’ and being the older brother of actor Mark Wahlberg

Jim Courier

Age: 41

Occupation: Professional Tennis Player

Known For: His former status as the number one tennis player in the world, and being the youngest player ever to reach the finals of all four Grand Slam tournaments