Happy Birthday To These Michigan Celebrities Born In January

If your birthday is in January, there is a good chance you could be sharing it with one of these famous people who were born or lived in Michigan.

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Let's take a look at who is celebrating a birthday this month.

Happy Birthday To These Michigan Celebrities Born In January

Meryl Davis
Birthday: January 1, 1987

Meryl Davis is a former competitive American ice dancer, born on January 1, 1987. She is best known for her partnership with Charlie White, with whom she won the 2014 Olympic gold medal and the 2010 Olympic silver medal in ice dancing.

Verne Troyer
Birthday: January 1, 1969

Verne Troyer was an American actor best known for his role as Mini-Me in the Austin Powers film series. He was born on January 1, 1969, in Sturgis, Michigan, and had a genetic condition called achondroplasia, which limited his height to 2 ft 8 in. Unfortunately, he passed away on April 21, 2018, at the age of 49.

Dennis Archer
Birthday: January 1, 1942

Dennis Wayne Archer is an American lawyer, jurist, and former politician from Michigan. He was born on January 1, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan. A Democrat, Archer served as Justice on the Michigan Supreme Court and as mayor of Detroit. He later became the first African American president of the American Bar Association.

Dax Sheppard
Birthday: January 2, 1975

Dax Shepard is an American actor, comedian, filmmaker, and podcaster. He was born on January 2, 1975, in Milford Township, Michigan, and is known for hosting the "Armchair Expert" podcast, where he interviews celebrities, journalists, and academics about their lives. Shepard has appeared in various films and TV shows, including "Without a Paddle" and "Punk'd." He is married to actress Kristen Bell and has two children.

Mike Grier
Birthday: January 5, 1975

Mike Grier is a former professional ice hockey player and the current general manager of the San Jose Sharks in the National Hockey League. He was born on January 5, 1975, in Detroit, Michigan. Grier played as a right-winger for several teams, including the Edmonton Oilers, Washington Capitals, Buffalo Sabres, and San Jose Sharks. Throughout his career, he scored 162 goals and 221 assists for a total of 383 points in 1060 games. He is also known for being the first American-born black NHL player.

John Delorean
Birthday: January 6, 1925

John Zachary DeLorean was an American engineer, inventor, and executive in the U.S. automobile industry. He is widely known as the founder of the DeLorean Motor Company, as well as for his work at General Motors. Born on January 6, 1925, in Detroit, Michigan, he was responsible for several automotive innovations, including the development of the first "muscle car," the Pontiac GTO. He also created the stainless steel-bodied DeLorean automobile, which gained additional fame as the time machine in the "Back to the Future" movies.

Betsy Devos
Birthday: January 8, 1958

Betsy DeVos is an American politician, philanthropist, and former government official who served as the 11th United States Secretary of Education from 2017 to 2021. She is known for her advocacy of school choice and education freedom.

Bob Eubanks
Birthday: January 8, 1938

Bob Eubanks is an American disc jockey, television personality, and game show host, best known for hosting the game show The Newlywed Game on and off since 1966. He was born on January 8, 1938, in Flint, Michigan, USA. In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, he has also been a producer and actor, known for his roles in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Payback, and Roger & Me.

J.K. Simmons
Birthday:��January 9, 1955

J.K. Simmons is an American actor known for his work in over 200 films and television roles. He was born on January 9, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan. Simmons is considered one of the most eminent character actors of his generation. He has won several awards, including an Academy Award in 2015 for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film "Whiplash".

Kid Rock
Birthday: January 17, 1971

Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert James Ritchie, is an American musician, singer, rapper, and songwriter. He is known for his diverse musical style, which blends elements of hip-hop, rock, and country.

Dan Gilbert
Birthday: January 17, 1962

Dan Gilbert is an American billionaire, businessman, and philanthropist. He is the co-founder and majority owner of Rocket Mortgage, founder of Rock Ventures, and owner of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. He is also the founder and chairman of Quicken Loans, the nation's largest mortgage lender, and has a significant presence in various other business ventures and philanthropic activities.

James Earl Jones
Birthday: January 17th, 1931

James Earl Jones is an American actor born on January 17, 1931, in Arkabutla, Mississippi. At the age of 5, he moved to Michigan. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest stage and screen actors, known for his deep resonant voice, which he used to great effect in various stage, film, and television roles. 

Matthew Lillard
Birthday: January 24, 1970

Matthew Lillard is an American actor, producer, and director, known for his work in films such as "Scream," "Hackers," "And Scooby-Doo," Lillard has also appeared in TV series like "Twin Peaks," "Good Girls," and "Bosch."

John Witherspoon
Birthday: January 27, 1942

John Witherspoon was an American actor and comedian known for his roles in various television shows and films. He was born on January 27, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, and passed away on October 29, 2019, in Sherman Oaks, California. Witherspoon is recognized for his performances in the Friday series, as well as in films such as Hollywood Shuffle, Boomerang, The Five Heartbeats, and The Boondocks.

Tom Selleck
Birthday: January 29, 1945

Tom Selleck is an American actor and film producer, best known for his starring role as Hawaii-based private investigator "Thomas Magnum" on the television series Magnum, P.I. He was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan. Selleck has also appeared in various other television roles and movies, including "Three Men and a Baby" and "Blue Bloods."

Christina Koch
Birthday: January 29, 1979

Christina Hammock Koch is an American engineer and NASA astronaut who was born on January 29, 1979, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She holds a Bachelor of Science degrees in electrical engineering and physics and a Master of Science in electrical engineering from North Carolina State University. Koch set a record for the longest single spaceflight by a woman, spending a total of 328 days in space during her time on the International Space Station for Expeditions 59, 60, and 61. Koch is currently assigned as a mission specialist on the Artemis II mission to the moon, which is set to circle the Moon in 2024, and if successful, will make her the first woman to travel beyond low Earth orbit.

Tom Izzo
Birthday: January 30, 1955

Tom Izzo is an American college basketball coach who has been the head coach at Michigan State University since 1995. He is known for his success in the Big Ten, with a .675 winning percentage in Big Ten games, ranking fourth all-time among coaches.

Jalen Rose
Birthday: January 30, 1973

Jalen Rose is a former professional basketball player and current sports analyst. He was born on January 30, 1973, in Detroit, Michigan. Rose is known for his versatile playing style and has been referred to by the nickname "Jinx". After retiring from basketball, he transitioned to a successful career as a media personality and philanthropist. He has a significant impact on his community through his charitable work, including the establishment of the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy, a tuition-free public charter high school in Detroit.

Bill Huizenga
Birthday: January 31, 1969

Bill Huizenga is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Michigan's 4th congressional district. He is a member of the Republican Party and has been in Congress since January 3, 2011.