Happy birthday! Tom Wopat turns 75 today

The iconic and legendary actor turns 75 on Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2026.

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Tom Wopat is celebrating his 75th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-singer Tom Wopat (The Dukes of Hazzard, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 75th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Wopat, a cultural icon

Born in Lodi on September 9, 1951, Tom Wopat's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Wopat'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 Wopat as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 75.

Happy Birthday, Tom, you're the best!

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