Happy birthday! Richard Jenkins turns 78 today
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Richard Jenkins is celebrating his 78th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.
Popular actor Richard Jenkins (Jack Reacher, The Cabin in the Woods, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 78th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Jenkins, a cultural icon
Born Richard Dale Jenkins in DeKalb on May 4, 1947, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Jenkins' 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 Jenkins as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 78.
Happy Birthday, Richard, you're the best!
Richard Jenkins career in pictures
- Spotlight (2015)
- Jack Reacher (2012)
- The Cabin in the Woods (2012)
- The Rum Diary (2011)
- Friends with Benefits (2011)
- Let Me In (2010)
- Waiting for Forever (2010)
- Happythankyoumoreplease (2010)
- Step Brothers (2008)
- There's Something About Mary (1998)
- The Witches of Eastwick (1987)
- Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)
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