Happy birthday! Joe Manganiello turns 49 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on December 28, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 49 on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025.

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Joe Manganiello is celebrating his 49th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-director-author Joe Manganiello (True Blood, Magic Mike, What to Expect When You're Expecting, Spider-Man, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 49th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Manganiello, a cultural icon

Born Joseph Michael Manganiello in Pittsburgh on December 28, 1976, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Manganiello'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 Joe hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Joe Manganiello as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 49.

Happy Birthday, Joe, you're the best!