Soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo and actor Tim Meadows are celebrating their birthdays today, February 5.

Cristiano Ronaldo, 30

Soccer forward for Real Madrid Cristiano Ronaldo turns 30 today. Ronaldo is also the captain for the Portugal national team. In 2008, he won the Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year. He became the first Portuguese player to win three FIFA/Ballon d'Or awards.

Ronaldo began his career in his youth as a player for Andorinha for two years. He then moved to C. D. Nacional. From 2003 to 2009, he played for Manchester United. He transferred to Real Madrid in 2009 in a $132 million deal.

Ronaldo currently holds thee record for most goals scored in a single UEFA Championship League season. He was made the captain for the Portugal National Team in July 2008, leading them to the semi-finals at Euro 2012.

Ronaldo is reportedly dating Spanish television reporter Lucia Villalon. He has a son from a previous relationship and has full custody.


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Tim Meadows, 54

Actor and comedian Tim Meadows turns 54 today. Meadows began his career with The Second City troupe of Chicago. From 1991 to 2000, he was a regular on Saturday Night Live.

Meadows made numerous television appearances on One on One, Everybody Hates Chris, Reba, According to Jim, The New Adventures of Old Christine, Bob's Burgers, 30 Rock and The Goldbergs.

Meadows also starred in numerous films including Ladies Man (based on one of his SNL characters), The Even Stevens Movie, Mean Girls, Semi-Pro, Grown Ups and Jack & Jill.

Meadows continues to do improv in Chicago and Los Angeles. He currently stars on the NBC comedy series Marry Me. He has two children from a previous marriage.


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