Happy birthday! Danny Glover turns 79 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on July 22, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 79 on Tuesday, Jul. 22, 2025.

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Danny Glover is celebrating his 79th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-director-producer Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon, The Color Purple, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 79th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Glover, a cultural icon

Born in San Francisco on July 22, 1946, Danny Glover's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Glover'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 Danny hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Danny Glover as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 79.

Happy Birthday, Danny, you're the best!