Happy birthday! Harry Dean Stanton turns 99 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Washington
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The iconic and legendary actor turns 99 on Monday, Jul. 14, 2025.

Harry Dean Stanton is celebrating his 99th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-singer Harry Dean Stanton (The Green Mile, Paris, Texas, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 99th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Stanton, a cultural icon

Born in West Irvine on July 14, 1926, Harry Dean Stanton's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Stanton'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 Harry Dean hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Harry Dean Stanton as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 99.

Happy Birthday, Harry Dean, you're the best!

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