Happy birthday! Richard Dreyfuss turns 74 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on October 29, 2021

The iconic and legendary actor turns 74 on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021.

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Richard Dreyfuss is celebrating his 74th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Richard Dreyfuss (Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Jaws, American Graffiti, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 74th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Dreyfuss, a cultural icon

Born Richard Stephen Dreyfuss in New York on October 29, 1947, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Dreyfuss' 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 Richard hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Richard Dreyfuss as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 74.

Happy Birthday, Richard, you're the best!