Happy birthday! Shane Smith turns 55 today

By Lori Macatee
Ottawa
Last updated on September 28, 2024

The iconic and legendary journalist turns 55 on Saturday, Sep. 28, 2024.

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Vice founder Shane Smith is celebrating his 55th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed journalists of his generation.

Popular journalist Shane Smith has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 55th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Smith, a cultural icon

Born in Ottawa on September 28, 1969, Shane Smith's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Canadian history. Smith's not just a great journalist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Shane hasn't done.

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

Happy Birthday, Shane, you're the best!