Actor Daniel Craig and comedian Blake Anderson are celebrating their birthdays today.
Daniel Craig, 46
Actor Daniel Craig turns 46 today. The alumni of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, began his career on stage. His early film appearances include Elizabeth, The Power of One, and A Kid in King Arthur's Court. He gained attention with his work in the British films Love Is the Devil, and Some Voices, which led to his roles in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Munich.
When Craig was chosen to be the next James Bond, he gained international recognition. Many were not happy with the decision, but his performance in Casino Royale earned him great braise and a BAFTA nomination. He reprised the role for Quantum of Solace and Skyfall. Craig also made an appearance as Bond in the opening ceremony at the 2012 London Olympic Games. He jumped out of a plane with what was made to look like Queen Elizabeth II, but was just a show.
Craig has also appeared in other films including The Golden Compass, Cowboys & Aliens, The Adventures of Tintin, and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. He is also strapping on another suit for the next Bond film, set to release 2015.
Blake Anderson, 30
Comedian, writer, producer, and actor Blake Anderson turns 30 today. Anderson moved to Los Angeles to work with improvisational comedy groups. He formed the comedy group, Mail Order, with his friends Anders Holm, Adam DeVine, and Kyle Newacheck. Anderson has made appearances on shows like House, Arrested Development, Loiter Squad, and Community.
Anderson, Hols, DeVine, and Newacheck all co-created the Comedy Central hit Workaholics. All four also star in the series which follows three recent college dropouts, roommates, and co-workers at a telemarketing company, as well as their drug dealer in their day-to-day lives.
Anderson is currently married to former model Rachael Finley.