Top 10 Celebrities Born in 1964
 

It's impossible to watch a film with the bigger-than-life comedian, Chris Farley, and not wish things would have turned out completely different for the man. Farley lived a high-energy, high-risk lifestyle, that ultimately cost him his life at the age of 33. Rising to fame on TV's Saturday Night Live, Farley went on to enjoy mainstream success in films with SNL alums Adam Sandler, and his favorite sidekick, David Spade.

Often referred to as America's Sweetheart, Sandra Bullock truly possesses an innate likability. In 2010 Bullock scored an Oscar for her role in “The Blind Side,” the day after accepting a Razzie Award for “Worst Actress,” in “All About Steve.” If her humility weren't obvious and completely endearing after accepting the disparate awards, the way she handled the scandal surrounding her marriage was proof that her class and charm extended far beyond the red carpet and silver screen.

Front man for groups such as Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden and Audio Slave, Chris Cornell possesses one of the most sought after voices in the entertainment industry. He helped define the Seattle Sound and Grunge movement of the early 1990s. An honorable mention to fellow Temple of the Dog alum., and Pearl Jam front man, Eddie Vedder, also born in 1964.

Courteney Cox fans remember her as the gal from the Bruce Springsteen video, before she ever knocked it out of the park on the hit sitcom, “Friends.” Cox, married David Arquette, and has continued to reinvent her career, “post-Friends,” acting in both film and TV. She is also active on the business side of the entertainment industry, developing and producing TV shows, often with her husband.

Don Cheadle became what many might consider an overnight success, not getting the recognition he deserved until being nominated for an Oscar for his role in the 2004 hit drama, “Hotel Rwanda.” However, Cheadle had worked his way through the TV medium with guest star stints on sitcoms such as “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” before going on to co-star in box office hits such as “Boogie Nights” as a relative unknown, and “Ocean's 11,” when people began to really recognize his work.

A former member of the Detroit Pistons known as the “Bad Boys” of the NBA, Salley, with Dennis Rodman, Joe Dumars, Isiah Thomas and Bill Laimbeer, was integral in helping the Pistons win back to back NBA championships in 1989 and 1990. Salley, known as “The Spider,” ventured into acting during and after his basketball career, and presently works as a color commentator and sports personality for Fox Sports. He is a great ambassador of the game of basketball, and an approachable celebrity.

Woah! Enough said? Just when the general public thought Keanu was becoming slightly irrelevant in the grand scheme of the entertainment industry, he took a pay cut and signed on for a little something known as “The Matrix.” Reeves is still one of the most powerful men in Hollywood, and continues to work as he pleases, and in what he desires.

If the name doesn't ring a bell, just picture some of the largest waves you have ever seen. Double them. Now imagine the guy who is brassy enough to surf them. Laird Hamilton is widely accepted as the world's greatest big wave surfer. He has carved out a niche in the surfing business, designing and manufacturing boards as well as other fun, water-sport equipment.

Perhaps one of the greatest Chicago Cubs in the history of the storied organization, Mark Grace finished his professional career with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Grace was a career .303 hitter, and will more than likely be a hall of fame inductee within the first five years of his eligibility. Cubs fans, as well as baseball fans remember him for his personality off the field in addition to his work ethic and talent on it.