82 years old (Born on September 18, 1942)
Happy Birthday, Ernestine Jackson! You've dazzled us ever since your brilliant turns on Broadway—from gracefully gambling in "Guys and Dolls," bringing warmth to our hearts in "Raisin," captivating audiences with intensity in "The Bacchae," to earning applause (quite literally) night after night in "Applause." Your performances are legendary—just like your impeccable sense of comedic timing!This special day deserves an encore secure enough for a standing ovation. May your birthday spotlight shine brightly today, Ernestine, celebrating not just another year lived wonderfully—but yet another Tony-worthy performance filled with laughter, joy, and timeless pizzazz. Curtain up on fabulousness!