Happy birthday! Stephen Fry turns 68 today

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on August 24, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 68 on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025.

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Stephen Fry is celebrating his 68th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-screenwriter-author-journalist-poet-comedian-television host-director Stephen Fry (Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, V for Vendetta, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 68th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Fry, a cultural icon

Born Stephen John Fry in London on August 24, 1957, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Fry'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 Stephen hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Stephen Fry as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 68.

Happy Birthday, Stephen, you're the best!