Happy birthday! Mehcad Brooks turns 45 today

The iconic and legendary actor turns 45 on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.

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Mehcad Brooks is celebrating his 45th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-model Mehcad Brooks (True Blood, Necessary Roughness, Desperate Housewives, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 45th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Brooks, a cultural icon

Born Mehcad Jason McKinley Brooks in Austin on October 25, 1980, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Brooks' 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 Mehcad hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Mehcad Brooks as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 45.

Happy Birthday, Mehcad, you're the best!

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