Notable figures celebrate birthdays on October 17

October 17 marks the birthdays of several notable international figures in sports, music, and film.

Former Formula 1 World Champion Kimi Räikkönen celebrates his 45th birthday. Known as ‘The Iceman,’ the Finnish driver won the 2007 World Championship with Ferrari and achieved 21 Grand Prix victories across teams including McLaren and Lotus. Following his F1 career, he participated in rally championships and NASCAR.

In the music industry, American rapper Eminem turns 52, recognized for his global success with ‘The Slim Shady LP’ and his Academy Award for ‘Lose Yourself.’ Haitian musician Wyclef Jean, known for his work with the Fugees and his collaboration with Shakira, celebrates his 55th birthday.

In film, the late Canadian-American actress Margot Kidder, famous for her role as Lois Lane in the Superman series, would have celebrated her 76th birthday. Additionally, German voice actor Christian Brückner, known as the German voice of Robert De Niro, celebrates his 81st birthday.