Happy birthday! Matthew Macfadyen turns 50 today

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on October 17, 2024

The iconic and legendary actor turns 50 on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.

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Matthew Macfadyen is celebrating his 50th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Matthew Macfadyen (Ripper Street, Anna Karenina, The Three Musketeers, Death at a Funeral, Pride & Prejudice, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 50th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Macfadyen, a cultural icon

Born David Matthew Macfadyen in Great Yarmouth on October 17, 1974, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Macfadyen'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 Matthew hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Matthew Macfadyen as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 50.

Happy Birthday, Matthew, you're the best!