Famous Birthdays Today — December 16: Celebrity Theo James & More

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December 16, 2024 6:00AM EST
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 19: Theo James attends the ATAS Official FYSEE screening for Netflix's "The Gentlemen" at FYSEE at Sunset Las Palmas Studios on May 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage)
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From actors to journalists, discover which celebrities are celebrating a birthday on December 16!

December 16th is a special day for many notable names in entertainment, and we’re celebrating their birthdays today!

One of the most iconic birthdays on December 16 is none other than Theo James, born in 1984. The actor gained widespread recognition for his role as Tobias “Four” Eaton in the Divergent series. Since then, Theo has starred in films like The Infiltrator, Underworld: Blood Wars, and The Secret Scripture, as well as TV series like Sanditon. In addition to his acting career, Theo is known for his philanthropic efforts and is married to actress Ruth Kearney.

Scroll through our gallery to see which of your favorite stars were born on December 16!

 

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Theo James

Theo James
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Theo James was born on December 16, 1984. He turned 40 in 2024.

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Alix Earle

Alix Earle
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Alix Earle was born on December 16, 2000. She turned 24 in 2024.

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Zara Larsson

Zara Larsson
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Zara Larsson was born on December 16, 1997. She turned 27 in 2024.

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Krysten Ritter

Krysten Ritter
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Krysten Ritter was born on December 16, 1981. She turned 43 in 2024.

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Benjamin Bratt

Benjamin Bratt
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Benjamin Bratt was born on December 16, 1963. He turned 61 in 2024.

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Kai Cenat

Kai Cenat
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Kai Cenat was born on December 16, 2001. He turned 23 in 2024.

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Anna Popplewell

Anna Popplewell
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Anna Popplewell was born on December 16, 1988. She turned 36 in 2024.

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Ethan and Grayson Dolan

Ethan and Grayson Dolan
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Ethan and Grayson Dolan were born on December 16, 1999. They turned 25 in 2024.

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Hallee Hirsh

Hallee Hirsh
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Hallee Hirsch was born on December 16, 1987. She turned 37 in 2024.

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Lance Lim

Lance Lim
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Lance Lim was born on December 16, 2000. He turned 24 in 2024.

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Sebastian Croft

Sebastian Croft
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Sebastian Croft was born on December 16, 2001. He turned 23 in 2024.

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Jyoti Amge

Jyoti Amge
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Jyoti Amge was born on December 16, 1993. She turned 31 in 2024.

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DJ D-Wrek

DJ D-Wrek
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DJ D-Wrek was born on December 16, 1969. He turned 55 in 2024.

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Owen Vaccaro

Owen Vaccaro
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Owen Vaccaro was born on December 16, 2005. He turned 19 in 2024.

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Miranda Otto

Miranda Otto
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Miranda Otto was born on December 16, 1967. She turned 57 in 2024.

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Lesley Stahl

Lesley Stahl
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Lesley Stahl was born on December 16, 1941. She turned 83 in 2024.

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven
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Ludwig van Beethoven was born on December 16, 1770. He would have been 254 in 2024.

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Jane Austen

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Jane Austen was born on December 16, 1775. She would have been 249 in 2024.

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