American actor Jacob Batalon celebrated his 30th birthday on Friday, October 9, 2026, earning a featured spot on the historical registry curated annually by United Press International. The Marvel Cinematic Universe performer shares the milestone with American fashion model Bella Hadid, who was also born on October 9, 1996, and reached the identical age mark.
Raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Batalon achieved worldwide recognition after debuting as Peter Parker’s trusted friend Ned Leeds in the 2017 blockbuster film Spider-Man: Homecoming. Following multiple appearances across the superhero franchise, the actor expanded his range into television by taking on the lead role in the comedy series Reginald the Vampire between 2022 and 2024.
Distinguished milestones across film, music and social advocacy
The compendium published by the news agency brought together influential figures across cinema, stage, literature, activism and athletics. Standing among the most senior honorees was screen veteran and writer Robert Wuhl, who turned 75 years old after being born in 1951. The tribute similarly cataloged the anniversary of award-winning performer Tony Shalhoub, born in 1953.
Historical music titans formed an essential component of the commemorative record, highlighting British singer and songwriter John Lennon, born in 1940, and legendary bassist John Entwistle of The Who, born in 1944. The agency also underscored the birthdays of American singer-songwriter Jackson Browne, born in 1948, television personality Sharon Osbourne, born in 1952, and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Jody Williams, born in 1950.
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Acclaimed filmmakers and athletes join the annual register
Cinematic visionaries led the creative ranks, including Mexican director and Academy Award winner Guillermo del Toro, born in 1964, alongside filmmaker Steve McQueen and British alternative musician PJ Harvey, both born in 1969. The sports world contributed prominent figures to the list, notably Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Singletary, born in 1958, and World Golf Hall of Fame competitor Annika Sörenstam, born in 1970.
A diverse cohort of screen actors rounded out the generational survey, featuring Tyler James Williams, born in 1992, Superman Returns lead Brandon Routh, born in 1979, Zachery Ty Bryan, born in 1981, and Emmy winner Jharrel Jerome, born in 1997. The overview also paid tribute to children’s host Steve Burns, born in 1973, recording artist Sean Lennon, born in 1975, stand-up comedian Nick Swardson, born in 1976, and actress Jodelle Ferland, born in 1994.
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Cultural authors and recording stars closed the agency’s retrospective, highlighting Japanese lifestyle expert Marie Kondo, born in 1984, comedic actress Melissa Villaseñor, born in 1987, and country singer Scotty McCreery, born in 1993. Classic television and film veterans completed the commemorative index with Quantum Leap actor Scott Bakula and Seinfeld alum John O’Hurley, both born in 1954, as well as action performer Michael Paré, born in 1958.
