Happy birthday! Hal Holbrook turns 100 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on February 17, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 100 on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.

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Hal Holbrook is celebrating his 100th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Hal Holbrook (Into the Wild, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 100th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Holbrook, a cultural icon

Born Harold Rowe Holbrook, Jr. in Cleveland on February 17, 1925, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Holbrook'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 Hal hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Hal Holbrook as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 100.

Happy Birthday, Hal, you're the best!