Happy birthday! Gil Birmingham turns 72 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on July 13, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 72 on Sunday, Jul. 13, 2025.

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Gil Birmingham is celebrating his 72nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Gil Birmingham (Hell or High Water, The Twilight Saga, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 72nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Birmingham, a cultural icon

Born in San Antonio on July 13, 1953, Gil Birmingham's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Birmingham'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 Gil hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Gil Birmingham as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 72.

Happy Birthday, Gil, you're the best!