Happy birthday! Al Franken turns 73 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on May 21, 2024

The iconic and legendary politician turns 73 on Tuesday, May. 21, 2024.

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Al Franken is celebrating his 73rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician-author-comedian Al Franken has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 73rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Franken, a cultural icon

Born Alan Stuart Franken in New York on May 21, 1951, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Franken's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Al hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Al Franken as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 73.

Happy Birthday, Al, you're the best!