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**Summary:**

The article is a listing of celebrity birthdays occurring on September 23rd. It highlights well-known names like Bruce Springsteen, Anthony Mackie, and Skylar Astin, along with many other actors, musicians, and directors. For some, a brief “fun fact” is included. The article also promotes related slideshows of celebrity fun facts and trivia about movies and TV shows, and encourages readers to follow the author on Facebook for more content. It includes a standard disclaimer about affiliate links and user agreements.

**News Article:**

**Stars Align: Celebrities Celebrate September 23rd Birthdays**

HOLLYWOOD – A constellation of stars is celebrating birthdays today, September 23rd, with notable names from the worlds of music, film, and television marking another year. Among the celebrated is legendary rocker Bruce Springsteen, turning 76, who was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1985.

Marvel star Anthony Mackie and actor Skylar Astin are also celebrating. The day also marks milestones for veteran actor-singer Paul Petersen (“The Donna Reed Show”), who turns 80, and actress Mary Kay Place, celebrating her 78th birthday.

Other notable figures blowing out candles today include:

* Director George C. Wolfe (71)
* Drummer Leon Taylor of The Ventures (70)
* Actor Rosalind Chao (68)
* Actor Chi McBride (64)
* Steel guitarist Don Herron of BR549 (63)
* Actor LisaRaye (59)
* Singer Ani DiFranco (55)
* Singer Sam Bettens of K’s Choice (53)
* Rapper-producer Jermaine Dupri (53)
* Actor Kip Pardue (49)
* Singer Erik-Michael Estrada of O-Town (46)
* Actor Brandon Victor Dixon (44)
* Actor David Lim (42)
* Actor Cush Jumbo (40)

Fans can find additional fun facts and trivia about these celebrities, as well as other movie and TV shows, on the company’s website. Check out their full list of more than 40 celebrity fun facts or visit the company on Facebook for more.

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