Happy birthday! Kurtwood Smith turns 81 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on July 3, 2024

The iconic and legendary actor turns 81 on Wednesday, Jul. 3, 2024.

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Kurtwood Smith is celebrating his 81st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Kurtwood Smith (That '70s Show, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 81st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Smith, a cultural icon

Born Kurtwood Larson Smith in New Lisbon on July 3, 1943, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Smith'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 Kurtwood hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Kurtwood Smith as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 81.

Happy Birthday, Kurtwood, you're the best!