Happy birthday! Albert Finney turns 89 today

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on May 9, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 89 on Friday, May. 9, 2025.

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Albert Finney is celebrating his 89th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Albert Finney (Skyfall, The Bourne Legacy, Big Fish, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 89th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Finney, a cultural icon

Born in Salford on May 9, 1936, Albert Finney's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Finney'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 Albert hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Albert Finney as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 89.

Happy Birthday, Albert, you're the best!