Happy birthday! Alan Cumming turns 61 today

By Lori Macatee
Edinburgh
Last updated on January 27, 2026

The iconic and legendary actor turns 61 on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.

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Alan Cumming is celebrating his 61st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Alan Cumming (The Good Wife, X-Men 2, GoldenEye, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 61st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Cumming, a cultural icon

Born in Aberfeldy on January 27, 1965, Alan Cumming's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Scottish history. Cumming's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Alan hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Alan Cumming as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 61.

Happy Birthday, Alan, you're the best!