Happy birthday! John Glover turns 80 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on August 7, 2024

The iconic and legendary actor turns 80 on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024.

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John Glover is celebrating his 80th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor John Glover (Smallville, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 80th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Glover, a cultural icon

Born John Soursby Glover, Jr. in Kingston on August 7, 1944, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Glover'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 hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for John Glover as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 80.

Happy Birthday, John, you're the best!