Today's Famous People's Birthday: October 23.

Today is not just a day marked with the birthdays of famous People but is the birthday of three times World Cup winner and arguably the greatest football player of all time, Pele.

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Who Are The Famous People Celebrating Their Birthday Today?
Robert Seymour Bridges will have been 180 years old today.
- Quick Facts about Robert Bridges
Gummo Marx will have been 131 years old today.
- Quick Facts about Gummo Marx
Johnny Carson will have been 99 years old today.
More Famous People’s Birthday
Pele will have been 84 years old today.
Ryan Reynolds is 48 years old today.
Diana Dors will have been 93 years old today.
George Cohen will have been 85 years old today.
Michael Crichton will have been 82 years old today.
Anita Roddick will have been 82 years old today.
Emilia Clarke is 38 years old today.
Weird Al Yankovic is 65 years old today.
Belle Delphine is 25 years old today.
Amandla Stenberg is 26 years old today.
Margaret Qualley is 30 years old today.
Alvaro Morata is 32 years old today.
Fabinho is 31 years old today.

Today, October 23, also happens to be the birthday of one of Hollywood’s biggest actors, Ryan Reynolds, actress Emilia Clarke, best known for his performance in Game of Thrones, and Spanish and Ac Milan striker Alvaro Morata.

Join the News God Media as we celebrate and honour these famous personalities on this special day of their birthday. This article will cover everything you need to know about famous people celebrating their birthday today, October.

Who Are The Famous People Celebrating Their Birthday Today?

Here are some of the famous people celebrating their birthdays today:

Robert Seymour Bridges will have been 180 years old today.

Robert Seymour Bridges, known as Robert Bridges, was a prominent English poet and writer. He was born on October 23, 1844, in Walmer, United Kingdom. He was educated at Eton College and Corpus Christi College, Oxford, after which he studied medicine at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London. Bridges was going to practice medicine till he was forty, after which he intended to dedicate his entire life to writing poetry. However, lung disease forced him to retire as a physician in 1885 to devote full time to his literary and poetic works.

Bridges published collections of his poems, which include October and Other Poems (1920), The Tapestry: Poems (1925), and The Testament of Beauty (1929). Sometimes, it would be neo-Miltonic; he also attempted verse drama, for example, Achilles in Scyros (1890) and Palacio (1890). Besides his poetry, Bridges wrote some prose works, such as Keats (1895) and The Spirit of Man (1916).

In 1913, Bridges was appointed Poet Laureate, becoming the only medical graduate to hold this prestigious position, serving till his death on April 21, 1930, at 85 in Boars Hill, United Kingdom. He replaced Alfred Austin and was succeeded by John Masefield under the rule of King George V as Poet Laureate. Bridges had a family comprising children Elizabeth, Edward, and Margaret, with grandchildren. His contribution to literature and poetry left British history with long-lasting legacies.

Quick Facts about Robert Bridges

Robert Seymour Bridges was born in Walmer, United Kingdom on October 23, 1844.
He was a British poet and writer, serving as Poet Laureate from 1913 to 1930.
Bridges trained as a physician and practised medicine until lung disease forced him to retire in 1885.
His poetry collections include The Testament of Beauty and October and Other Poems.
Robert Bridges died on April 21, 1930, at 85, in Boars Hill, United Kingdom.

Gummo Marx will have been 131 years old today.

Gummo Marx was born Milton “Gummo” Marx on October 23, 1893, in New York City, United States. He was a vaudevillian actor and comedian and turned into a theatrical agent. He was active in the entertainment industry from 1899 until 1918. Gummo was respected as a businessman since he represented several on-screen talents and writers. Instead, he believes in personal relationships other than formal contracts where those he describes would be loyal, provided they appreciate his work.

Meanwhile, when he bade goodbye to his brothers’ vaudeville act, Gummo applied for a patent for a clothes-packing rack indicative of his entrepreneurial drive. He eventually received a United States patent, US1320335A, for his invention on October 28, 1919. Gummo was a brother of one of the most famous acting families: the Marx Brothers; the others were Chico, Harpo, Groucho, and Zeppo, who became highly popular on the screen and stage.

ummo married Helen von Tilzer on May 3, 1929, and remained with her until her death in January 1976. He had one son, Bob Marx, and several grandsons, including Brett and Gregg Marx. Gummo lived to a ripe old age and passed away on April 21, 1977, from a cerebral haemorrhage at his Palm Springs home in California at the age of 84. His death was not reported to his brother Groucho, then not in the best of health, lest the news make his brother’s condition worse.

Quick Facts about Gummo Marx

Milton “Gummo” Marx was born in New York City on October 23, 1893.
He was a vaudevillian actor, comedian, and theatrical agent.
Gummo was known for representing talent without formal contracts, relying on personal relationships.
He was granted a patent for a clothes-packing rack on October 28, 1919.
Gummo Marx passed away on April 21, 1977, at 84, in Palm Springs, California.

Johnny Carson will have been 99 years old today.

John William Carson, professionally known as Johnny Carson, is one of the famous celebrities born on October 23. Johnny has put smiles on many people’s faces through his comedy and television shows. Carson was best known for hosting “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson”, an interesting show from 1962 to 1992.

Johnny Carson, born on October 23, 1925, was a famous and influential American comedian, writer and television personality. He was born to his loving parents in Corning, Iowa, United States. Carson developed a passion for entertainment and developed his talent at a young age.

Johnny started performing for external audiences at the age of 14, performing magic tricks and other entertainment activities. Before pursuing his passion for entertainment, Carson joined the US Navy in June 1943. He served in the Navy as a communication officer in charge of decoding messages. Even as a Navy officer, Carson still performed magic tricks for the then-U.S. Secretary of the Navy, James V. Forrestal.

Johnny Carson intended to become a comedy writer but switched to speech and drama. Carson began his radio and television career in 1950. His hosting style was marked by his charm and ability to connect with both his celebrity guests and the audience.

Johnny Carson’s numerous awards and achievements are a testimony to his successful career. Carson received multiple Primetime Emmy Awards nominations, of which he won six. Johnny won the Peabody Award in (1985). Some of the major awards and recognitions include the Grammy Award (Best Spoken Word Album), Presidential Medal of Freedom (1992), Kennedy Center Honors (1993), Television Hall of Fame (1987), Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (1999), Hollywood Walk of Fame, Guinness World Record for TV Longevity and many others.

Johnny Carson would have been 99 years old as of 2024, but unfortunately, he passed away at the age of 79 in 2005. Though he is gone, his legacy lives forever. His legacy continues to influence late-night television and American comedy shows. Even after his death, Johnny Carson is among the most celebrated comedians and television personalities.

Quick Facts about Johnny Carson