Happy birthday! Tom Courtenay turns 89 today

The iconic and legendary actor turns 89 on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026.

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Tom Courtenay is celebrating his 89th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Tom Courtenay (45 Years, Doctor Zhivago, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 89th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Courtenay, a cultural icon

Born Sir Thomas Daniel Courtenay in Hull on February 25, 1937, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Courtenay'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 Tom hasn't done.

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

Happy Birthday, Tom, you're the best!

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