Happy Birthday, Tom Welling
April 26, 2010 — Thomas
John Patrick Welling, who plays Clark Kent on “Smallville” (7 p.m. Fridays on CW), turns 33 today.
He played Charlie Baker in the movies “Cheaper by the Dozen” (2003) and “Cheaper by the Dozen 2″ (2005).
His first acting role was as Rob Meltzer in six episodes of “Judging Amy” (2001). He was 33.
Best wishes to Tom and everybody who shares this special day with him.
–Penny TV
Pictured at right: Tom Welling, “Smallville” star, is interviewed as he arrives for the announcement of the CW Network premiere fall schedule in New York, Thursday May 18, 2006. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Happy Birthday, Jason Lee
April 25, 2010 — Jason
Michael Lee, who played Earl Hickey on “My Name Is Earl” (2005-09 on NBC), turns 40 today.
He will play Dwight Hendricks on the upcoming series “Memphis Beat” (premieres June 22 on TNT).
His first acting role was in the 1991 movie “Video Days.” He was 21.
Best wishes to Jason and everybody who shares this special day with him.
–Penny TV
Pictured at right: Jason Lee arrives for the premiere of the movie “Underdog,” Monday, July 30, 2007 in New York. Lee plays the voice of Shoeshine Boy. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
Happy Birthday, Rebecca Mader
April 24, 2010 — Rebecca Mader, who plays Charlotte Lewis on “Lost” (8 p.m. Tuesdays on ABC), turns 31 today.
She played Alden Tuller on “Justice” (2006-07).
Her first acting role was as Kim in a 2000 episode of “Madigan Men.” She was 21.
Best wishes to Rebecca and everybody who shares this special day with her.
–Penny TV
Pictured at right: Appearing for the new Fox show “Justice” is actress Rebecca Mader at the Summer Television Critics Association Press Tour in Pasadena, Calif., Tuesday, July 25, 2006. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Happy Birthday, Melina Kanakaredes
April 23, 2010 — Melina Eleni
Kanakaredes, who plays Detective Stella Bonasera on “CSI: NY” (9 p.m. Wednesdays on CBS), turns 43 today.
She played Dr. Sydney Hansen on “Providence” (1999-2002).
Her first acting role was in the 1987 movie “Carts.” She was 20.
Best wishes to Melina and everybody who shares this special day with her.
–Penny TV
Pictured at right: Melina Kanakaredes, of the CBS television series “CSI:NY” stops while filming an episode in Foley Square, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007 in New York. She plays Stella Bonasera on theTV drama.(AP Photo/Edouard H.R. Gluck)
Happy Birthday, Cassidy Freeman
April 22, 2010 — Cassidy
Freeman, who plays Tess Mercer on “Smallville” (7 p.m. Fridays on The CW), turns 28 today.
She plays Erin Luger in the 2010 movie “YellowBrickRoad.”
Her first acting role was as Veronica Sharpe in the 2006 movie “Razor Sharp.” She was 24.
Best wishes to Cassidy and everybody who shares this special day with her.
–Penny TV
Pictured at right: SMALLVILLE Pictured: Cassidy Freeman as Tess Photo Credit: Frank Ockenfels/The CW ©2008 The CW Network.
Happy Birthday, Nicole Sullivan
April 21, 2010 — Nicole
Julianne Sullivan, who played Rita Clemens on “Rita Rocks” (2008-09 on Lifetime), turns 40 today.
She played Holly Shumpert on “The King of Queens” (2001-07).
Her first acting role was as Young Woman in a 1991 episode of “Herman’s Head.” She was 21.
Best wishes to Nicole and everybody who shares this special day with her.
–Penny TV
Pictured at right: Actress-Comedienne, mother of two and Jenny Craig client Nicole Sullivan lost 35 pounds in 16 weeks* on the Jenny Craig program; Sullivan appears in a bikini in this week's issue of PEOPLE Magazine. *Clients following the Jenny Craig program, on average, lose 1-2 pounds per week. (PRNewsFoto/Jenny Craig, Inc.)
Happy Birthday, Joey Lawrence
April 20, 2010 — Joseph Lawrence Mignogna Jr., who will play Joe on “Melissa & Joey” (new series also starring Melissa Joan Hart premieres in August on ABC Family), turns 34 today.
He played Joey Russo on “Blossom” (1990-95) and Joey Donovan on “Gimme a Break!” (1983-87).
His first acting role was as Sparky in the 1982 TV movie “Scamps.” He was 6.
Best wishes to Joseph and everybody who shares this special day with him.
–Penny TV
Happy Birthday, James Franco
April 19, 2010 – James
Edward Franco, who plays Franco on “General Hospital” (2 p.m. weekdays on ABC), turns 32 today.
He played Daniel Desario on “Freaks and Geeks” (1999-2000).
His first acting role was as brian in a 1997 episode of “Pacific Blue.” He was 19.
Best wishes to James and everybody who shares this special day with him.
–Penny TV
Pictured at right: James Franco poses as he arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of “Snow Angels” Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008.. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Happy Birthday, Melissa Joan Hart
April 18, 2010 – Melissa Joan
Catherine Hart, who will play Mel on “Melissa & Joey” (new series also starring Joey Lawrence premieres in August on ABC Family), turns 34 today.
She played Sabrina Spellman on “Sabrina, the Teenage Witch” (1996-2003).
Her first acting role was as Cindy in the 1985 “ABC Weekend Specials” titled “The Adventures of Con Sawyer and Hucklemary Finn.” She was 9.
Best wishes to Melissa Joan and everybody who shares this special day with her.
–Penny TV
Pictured at right: Melissa Joan Hart arrives to the Alice + Olivia shop opening at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York, on Thursday, March 18, 2010. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Garner
April 17, 2010 — Jennifer Anne
Garner, who played Sydney Bristow on “Alias” (2001-06), turns 38 today.
She played Nell on “Significant Others” (1998).
Her first acting role was as Sasha in the 1995 TV movie “Zoya.” She was 23.
Best wishes to Jennifer and everybody who shares this special day with her.
–Penny TV
Pictured at right: Jennifer Garner speaks at The 24th American Cinematheque Awards honoring Matt Damon in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Saturday, March 27, 2010. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)
