Happy birthday! Lesley-Anne Down turns 72 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actress turns 72 on Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2026.

Lesley-Anne Down is celebrating her 72nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress-singer Lesley-Anne Down (The Bold and the Beautiful, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 72nd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Down, a cultural icon

Born in London on March 17, 1954, Lesley-Anne Down's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Down'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 Lesley-Anne hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Lesley-Anne Down as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 72.

Happy Birthday, Lesley-Anne, you're the best!

Lesley-Anne Down career in pictures

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