Happy birthday! Rupert Friend turns 44 today
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Rupert Friend is celebrating his 44th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.
Popular actor Rupert Friend (The Young Victoria, Chéri, Pride & Prejudice, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 44th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Friend, a cultural icon
Born in Oxfordshire on October 1, 1981, Rupert Friend's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Friend'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 Rupert hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Rupert Friend as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 44.
Happy Birthday, Rupert, you're the best!
Rupert Friend career in pictures
The Young Victoria (2009)
Chéri (2009)
Pride & Prejudice (2005)
Homeland (2011 - Today)
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