Happy birthday! Joe Morton turns 78 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on October 18, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 78 on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.

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Joe Morton is celebrating his 78th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Joe Morton (Eureka, Smallville, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 78th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Morton, a cultural icon

Born Joseph Thomas Morton, Jr. in New York on October 18, 1947, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Morton'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 Morton as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 78.

Happy Birthday, Joe, you're the best!