Happy birthday! Sacha Baron Cohen turns 55 today

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on October 13, 2026

The iconic and legendary comedian turns 55 on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026.

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Sacha Baron Cohen is celebrating his 55th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed comedians of his generation.

Popular comedian-actor-author Sacha Baron Cohen (The Dictator, Brüno, Borat, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 55th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Cohen, a cultural icon

Born Sacha Noam Baron Cohen in London on October 13, 1971, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Cohen's not just a great comedian, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Sacha Baron hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Sacha Baron Cohen as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 55.

Happy Birthday, Sacha Baron, you're the best!