Happy birthday! John Francis Daley turns 40 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actor turns 40 on Sunday, Jul. 20, 2025.

John Francis Daley is celebrating his 40th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-screenwriter John Francis Daley (Bones, Freaks and Geeks, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 40th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Daley, a cultural icon

Born in Wheeling on July 20, 1985, John Francis Daley's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Daley'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 John Francis hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for John Francis Daley as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 40.

Happy Birthday, John Francis, you're the best!

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