Happy birthday! Laura Linney turns 61 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on February 5, 2025

The iconic and legendary actress turns 61 on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025.

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Laura Linney is celebrating her 61st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Laura Linney (The Big C, Mystic River, The Truman Show, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 61st birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Linney, a cultural icon

Born Laura Leggett Linney in New York on February 5, 1964, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Linney's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Laura hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Laura Linney as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 61.

Happy Birthday, Laura, you're the best!