Happy birthday! Lewis Black turns 77 today

Lewis Black is celebrating his 77th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed comedians of his generation.

Popular comedian-actor-author Lewis Black (Inside Out 2, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 77th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Black, a cultural icon

Born Lewis Niles Black in Washington on August 30, 1948, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Black's not just a great comedian, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Lewis hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Lewis Black as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 77.

Happy Birthday, Lewis, you're the best!

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