Celebrity Birthdays for December 31 — Anthony Hopkins and More

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Sir Anthony Hopkins
Age: 75
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His status as one of the world's greatest living actors, roles in dozens of films including his Oscar-winning portrayal of cannibalistic serial killer Hannibal Lecter in 'The Silence of the Lambs,' and being knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1993

Andy Summers

Age: 70
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Being the guitarist for the band The Police and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recording 12 solo albums, collaborating with many other artists, publishing several books, and composing several film scores

Bebe Neuwirth
Age: 54
Occupation: Singer, Dancer and Actress
Known For: Playing Dr. Lilith Sternin on 'Cheers' and 'Frasier,' and a very successful stage career during which she's won two Tony Awards for her work in 'Sweet Charity' and 'Chicago'

Val Kilmer
Age: 53
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Starring in films like 'Real Genius,' 'Top Gun,' 'The Doors' and 'Batman Forever' before seemingly fading into doughy obscurity