Happy birthday! Sam Heughan turns 45 today
- By Lori Macatee
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Sam Heughan is celebrating his 45th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.
Popular actor Sam Heughan (Outlander, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 45th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Heughan, a cultural icon
Born Sam Roland Heughan in Balmaclellan on April 30, 1980, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Scottish history. Heughan'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 Sam hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Sam Heughan as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 45.
Happy Birthday, Sam, you're the best!
Sam Heughan career in pictures
- Outlander (2014 - Today)
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