Happy birthday! Michael Bay turns 61 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on February 17, 2026

The iconic and legendary director turns 61 on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.

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Michael Bay is celebrating his 61st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-producer Michael Bay (Transformers, Pearl Harbor, Armageddon, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 61st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Bay, a cultural icon

Born Michael Benjamin Bay in Los Angeles on February 17, 1965, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Bay's not just a great director, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Michael hasn't done.

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

Happy Birthday, Michael, you're the best!