Happy birthday! Joseph Fiennes turns 55 today

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on May 27, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 55 on Tuesday, May. 27, 2025.

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Joseph Fiennes is celebrating his 55th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Joseph Fiennes (Risen, Shakespeare in Love, American Horror Story, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 55th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Fiennes, a cultural icon

Born Joseph Twisleton Wykeham Fiennes in Salisbury on May 27, 1970, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Fiennes' 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 Joseph hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Joseph Fiennes as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 55.

Happy Birthday, Joseph, you're the best!