Happy birthday! Shirley Knight turns 89 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actress turns 89 on Saturday, Jul. 5, 2025.

Shirley Knight is celebrating her 89th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Shirley Knight (As Good as It Gets, Sweet Bird of Youth, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 89th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Knight, a cultural icon

Born in Goessel on July 5, 1936, Shirley Knight's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Knight'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 Shirley hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Shirley Knight as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 89.

Happy Birthday, Shirley, you're the best!

Shirley Knight career in pictures

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