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Celebrity Birthdays for August 15 – Debra Messing, Ben Affleck and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Debra Messing
Age: 43
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her Emmy-winning role as wacky Grace Adler in the groundbreaking sitcom ‘Will & Grace’ and frequent comparisons to legendary comedienne Lucille Ball
Ben Affleck
Age: 39
Occupation: Actor, Director, and Screenwriter
Known For: Roles in films such as ‘Chasing Amy’ and ‘Armageddon,’ directing the movies ‘Gone Baby Gone’ and ‘The Town,’ winning an Oscar with Matt Damon for writing ‘Good Will Hunting,’ and his marriage to actress Jennifer Garner
Linda Ellerbee
Age: 67
Occupation: Journalist
Known For: Several jobs at NBC News, including Washington, DC correspondent, and hosting the Nickelodeon network’s ‘Nick News’
Melinda Gates
Age: 47
Occupation: Philanthropist
Known For: Her marriage to Microsoft founder Bill Gates and her role as co-founder and co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Joe Jonas
Age: 22
Occupation: Singer and Musician
Known For: Two number one albums and several programs on the Disney Channel as part of the bubblegum pop group the Jonas Brothers, and a prior relationship with country star Taylor Swift
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