Happy birthday! Christopher Eccleston turns 61 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actor turns 61 on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025.

Christopher Eccleston 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 Christopher Eccleston (The Leftovers, Doctor Who, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 61st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Eccleston, a cultural icon

Born in Salford on February 16, 1964, Christopher Eccleston's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Eccleston'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 Christopher hasn't done.

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

Happy Birthday, Christopher, you're the best!

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