Happy birthday! Stephen Merchant turns 51 today

The iconic and legendary comedian turns 51 on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025.

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‘The Office (UK)’ creator Stephen Merchant is celebrating his 51st 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 51st 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 51.

Happy Birthday, Stephen, you're the best!

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