Happy birthday! John Malkovich turns 71 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on December 9, 2024

The iconic and legendary actor turns 71 on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024.

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John Malkovich is celebrating his 71st 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 71st 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 71.

Happy Birthday, John, you're the best!