Happy birthday! Rhys Ifans turns 59 today

By Lori Macatee
Cardiff
Last updated on July 22, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 59 on Tuesday, Jul. 22, 2025.

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Rhys Ifans is celebrating his 59th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-musician Rhys Ifans (The Amazing Spider-Man, Anonymous, Enduring Love, Notting Hill, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 59th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Ifans, a cultural icon

Born Rhys Owain Evans in Pembrokeshire on July 22, 1966, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Welsh history. Ifans' 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 Rhys hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Rhys Ifans as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 59.

Happy Birthday, Rhys, you're the best!