Happy birthday! Richard O'Brien turns 83 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actor turns 83 on Tuesday, Mar. 25, 2025.

Richard O'Brien is celebrating his 83rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-author Richard O'Brien (The Rocky Horror Picture Show, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 83rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

O'Brien, a cultural icon

Born Richard Timothy Smith in Cheltenham on March 25, 1942, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in history. O'Brien'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 Richard hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Richard O'Brien as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 83.

Happy Birthday, Richard, you're the best!

Richard O'Brien career in pictures

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