Happy birthday! James Marsters turns 63 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actor turns 63 on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025.

James Marsters is celebrating his 63rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor James Marsters (Smallville, Angel, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 63rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Marsters, a cultural icon

Born James Wesley Marsters in Greenville on August 20, 1962, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Marsters' 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 Marsters as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 63.

Happy Birthday, James, you're the best!

James Marsters career in pictures

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