Happy birthday! Jim Sturgess turns 45 today

The iconic and legendary actor turns 45 on Saturday, May. 16, 2026.

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Jim Sturgess is celebrating his 45th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-singer-songwriter Jim Sturgess (Cloud Atlas, One Day, Across the Universe, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 45th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Sturgess, a cultural icon

Born James Anthony Sturgess in London on May 16, 1981, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Sturgess' 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 Jim hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jim Sturgess as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 45.

Happy Birthday, Jim, you're the best!

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