Happy birthday! Sylvester Stallone turns 79 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on July 6, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 79 on Sunday, Jul. 6, 2025.

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Sylvester Stallone is celebrating his 79th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-director-producer Sylvester Stallone (Rambo, Rocky, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 79th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Stallone, a cultural icon

Born in New York on July 6, 1946, Sylvester Stallone's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Stallone'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 Sylvester hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Sylvester Stallone as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 79.

Happy Birthday, Sylvester, you're the best!