Happy birthday! Ian McShane turns 83 today

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on September 29, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 83 on Monday, Sep. 29, 2025.

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Ian McShane is celebrating his 83rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-director-producer Ian McShane (Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Deadwood, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 83rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

McShane, a cultural icon

Born Ian David McShane in Blackburn on September 29, 1942, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. McShane'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 Ian hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ian McShane as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 83.

Happy Birthday, Ian, you're the best!