Happy birthday! Ed Harris turns 75 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on November 28, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 75 on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

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Ed Harris is celebrating his 75th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-author-director Ed Harris (Man on a Ledge, The Hours, A Beautiful Mind, The Truman Show, Westworld, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 75th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Harris, a cultural icon

Born Edward Allen Harris in Englewood on November 28, 1950, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Harris' 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 Ed hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ed Harris as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 75.

Happy Birthday, Ed, you're the best!