Happy birthday! Stephen Merchant turns 50 today

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on November 24, 2024

The iconic and legendary comedian turns 50 on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024.

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‘The Office (UK)’ creator Stephen Merchant is celebrating his 50th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed comedians of his generation.

Popular comedian-actor-author-director Stephen Merchant has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 50th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Merchant, a cultural icon

Born Stephen James Merchant in Bristol on November 24, 1974, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Merchant's not just a great comedian, 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 Merchant as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 50.

Happy Birthday, Stephen, you're the best!