In honor of the recent Tim Burton film 9 we're spotlighting numerals and numbers in film. What they have contributed to movies over the years goes beyond simply differentiating an original from a sequel.

Happy Birthday to:

Actress Cassandra Peterson aka "Elvira: Mistress of the Dark" (1951)

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) - The "Nightman" cometh, perhaps to a theater near you. Danny DeVito and his co-stars on FX's "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" are taking their sitcom on the road,

Happy Birthday to Belgian singer Kate Ryan (1980), "Run Lola Run" actress Franka Potente (1974), singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright (1973), "Joe Dirt" star David Spade (1964), "Moulin Rouge" actor John Leguizamo (1964),

Happy Birthday to "General Hospital" star Kelly Monaco (1976), folk singer Jewel (1974), Radiohead drummer Phil Selway (1967), "Dumb and Dumber" actress Karen Duffy (1961), actor/comedian Drew Carey (1958),

January is the start of award season which means it's a tense time in Tinsel town! Actors are either being recognized or shunned for their tremendous work

Hollywood star Michael Douglas is to be honored with the American Film Institute (AFI)'s lifetime achievement award next summer - 18 years after his actor father Kirk Douglas was presented with the same accolade.

Happy Birthday to singer Jennifer Pena (1983), Simple Plan drummer Chuck Comeau (1979), "American Idol" finalist Constantine Maroulis (1975), Red "Power Ranger" Austin St. John (1975), singer Anastacia (1968), rapper Doug E. Fresh (1966),

Happy Birthday to Belgian singer Kate Ryan (1980), "Run Lola Run" actress Franka Potente (1974), singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright (1973), "Joe Dirt" star David Spade (1964), "Moulin Rouge" actor John Leguizamo (1964),

Happy Birthday to "Dancing With The Stars" winner Kelly Monaco (1976), folk singer Jewel (1974), Radiohead drummer Phil Selway (1967), "Dumb and Dumber" actress Karen Duffy (1961),