Birthday Boy Brand Puts On His Party Hat

Well, you know how much comedians love attention, so Russell Brand got plenty when he put on his birthday hat to greet the paps yesterday.

He's got a lot to celebrate -- not only did he turn a year older and is in the midst of plotting a wedding to fiancee Katy Perry, but his film, Get Him To The Greek premiered this weekend to strong Friday numbers!

Russell turned 35 the same day that Angelina did! Think these two are cosmically connected somehow?