Happy birthday! Ellar Coltrane turns 32 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actor turns 32 on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026.

Ellar Coltrane is celebrating his 32nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Ellar Coltrane (Boyhood, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 32nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Coltrane, a cultural icon

Born Ellar Coltrane Kinney Salmon in Austin on August 27, 1994, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Coltrane'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 Ellar hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ellar Coltrane as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 32.

Happy Birthday, Ellar, you're the best!

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