Happy birthday! Samantha Morton turns 48 today

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on May 13, 2025

The iconic and legendary actress turns 48 on Tuesday, May. 13, 2025.

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Samantha Morton is celebrating her 48th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress-director Samantha Morton (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, The Messenger, Minority Report, Sweet and Lowdown, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 48th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Morton, a cultural icon

Born Samantha Jane Morton in Nottingham on May 13, 1977, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Morton's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Samantha hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Samantha Morton as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 48.

Happy Birthday, Samantha, you're the best!