Happy birthday! Colm Meaney turns 73 today

By Lori Macatee
Dublin
Last updated on May 30, 2026

The iconic and legendary actor turns 73 on Saturday, May. 30, 2026.

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Colm Meaney is celebrating his 73rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Colm Meaney (Hell on Wheels, Law Abiding Citizen, Star Trek: The Next Generation, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 73rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Meaney, a cultural icon

Born Colm J. Meaney in Dublin on May 30, 1953, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Irish history. Meaney'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 Colm hasn't done.

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

Happy Birthday, Colm, you're the best!