Happy birthday! Michael Rapaport turns 56 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary director turns 56 on Friday, Mar. 20, 2026.

Michael Rapaport is celebrating his 56th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-comedian Michael Rapaport (Prison Break, Boston Public, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 56th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Rapaport, a cultural icon

Born Michael David Rapaport in New York on March 20, 1970, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Rapaport'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 Rapaport as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 56.

Happy Birthday, Michael, you're the best!

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