Happy birthday! Ricardo Darín turns 69 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Buenos Aires
  • Last updated on

The iconic and legendary actor turns 69 on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.

Ricardo Darín is celebrating his 69th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-screenwriter-director Ricardo Darín (The Aura, Nine Queens, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 69th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Darín, a cultural icon

Born in Buenos Aires on January 16, 1957, Ricardo Darín's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Argentine history. Darín'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 Ricardo hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ricardo Darín as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 69.

Happy Birthday, Ricardo, you're the best!

Ricardo Darín career in pictures

© 2026 MediaMass All rights reserved. Do not reproduce (even with permission).

Ricardo Darín: Recent News

 

page served in 0.038s (1,2)