Happy birthday! Lance Gross turns 44 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on July 8, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 44 on Tuesday, Jul. 8, 2025.

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Lance Gross is celebrating his 44th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Lance Gross (Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor, Tyler Perry's House of Payne, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 44th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Gross, a cultural icon

Born Lance Darnell Gross in Oakland on July 8, 1981, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Gross' 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 Lance hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Lance Gross as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 44.

Happy Birthday, Lance, you're the best!