November 28th is the birthday

… of Barry Gordy. The founder of Motown is 77.

… of Randy Newman. The 16-time Oscar nominee (one win) is 63. The win was for “If I Didn’t Have You” from “Monsters, Inc.”

… of Paul Shaffer. “The Letterman Show” band-leader is 57.

… of Ed Harris. The four-time Oscar nominee is 56. Harris has been nominated for three best supporting actor Oscars and once as best actor (for “Pollock”).

… of S. Epatha Merkerson. Lt. Van Buren is 54.

… of Judd Nelson. John Bender of “The Breakfast Club” is 47.

… of Jon Stewart. “The Daily Show” star is 44.