Happy birthday! John Malkovich turns 72 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actor turns 72 on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025.

John Malkovich is celebrating his 72nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-producer-director John Malkovich (Being John Malkovich, In the Line of Fire, Empire of the Sun, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 72nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Malkovich, a cultural icon

Born in Christopher on December 9, 1953, John Malkovich's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Malkovich'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 Malkovich as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 72.

Happy Birthday, John, you're the best!

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