Happy birthday! Matthias Schoenaerts turns 48 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actor turns 48 on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025.

Matthias Schoenaerts is celebrating his 48th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-artist Matthias Schoenaerts (Rust and Bone, Bullhead, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 48th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Schoenaerts, a cultural icon

Born in Antwerp on December 8, 1977, Matthias Schoenaerts' career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Belgian history. Schoenaerts' 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 Matthias hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Matthias Schoenaerts as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 48.

Happy Birthday, Matthias, you're the best!

Matthias Schoenaerts career in pictures

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