Happy birthday! Joe Cornish turns 56 today

The iconic and legendary comedian turns 56 on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024.

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Joe Cornish is celebrating his 56th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed comedians of his generation.

Popular comedian-actor-author-director Joe Cornish (Attack the Block, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 56th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Cornish, a cultural icon

Born Joseph Murray Cornish in London on December 20, 1968, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Cornish's not just a great comedian, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Joe hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Joe Cornish as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 56.

Happy Birthday, Joe, you're the best!

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