Happy birthday! Ryan Reynolds turns 49 today

By Lori Macatee
Ottawa
Last updated on October 23, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 49 on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025.

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Ryan Reynolds is celebrating his 49th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 49th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Reynolds, a cultural icon

Born Ryan Rodney Reynolds in Vancouver on October 23, 1976, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Canadian history. Reynolds' 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 Ryan hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ryan Reynolds as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 49.

Happy Birthday, Ryan, you're the best!