Happy birthday! James Fox turns 86 today

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on May 19, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 86 on Monday, May. 19, 2025.

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James Fox is celebrating his 86th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor James Fox (Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 86th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Fox, a cultural icon

Born in London on May 19, 1939, James Fox's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Fox'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 James hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for James Fox as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 86.

Happy Birthday, James, you're the best!