Happy birthday! Rhys Wakefield turns 37 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Canberra
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The iconic and legendary actor turns 37 on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025.

Rhys Wakefield is celebrating his 37th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Rhys Wakefield (The Black Balloon, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 37th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Wakefield, a cultural icon

Born in Cairns on November 20, 1988, Rhys Wakefield's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Australian history. Wakefield's 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 Wakefield as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 37.

Happy Birthday, Rhys, you're the best!

Rhys Wakefield career in pictures

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