Happy birthday! Charles Sturridge turns 74 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary screenwriter turns 74 on Tuesday, Jun. 24, 2025.

Charles Sturridge is celebrating his 74th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed screenwriters of his generation.

Popular screenwriter-producer Charles Sturridge (Lassie, FairyTale: A True Story, Gulliver's Travels, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 74th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Sturridge, a cultural icon

Born Charles B. G. Sturridge in London on June 24, 1951, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Sturridge's not just a great screenwriter, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Charles hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Charles Sturridge as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 74.

Happy Birthday, Charles, you're the best!

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