Happy birthday! Matt Walsh turns 61 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on October 13, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 61 on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.

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Matt Walsh is celebrating his 61st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-comedian-author-director Matt Walsh (Into the Storm, Veep, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 61st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Walsh, a cultural icon

Born Matthew Paul Walsh in Chicago on October 13, 1964, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Walsh'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 Matt hasn't done.

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

Happy Birthday, Matt, you're the best!