Happy birthday! Tucker Carlson turns 57 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Washington
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The iconic and legendary television host turns 57 on Saturday, May. 16, 2026.

Tucker Carlson is celebrating his 57th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed television hosts of his generation.

Popular television host-journalist Tucker Carlson has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 57th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Carlson, a cultural icon

Born Tucker Swanson McNear Carlson in San Francisco on May 16, 1969, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Carlson's not just a great television host, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Tucker hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Tucker Carlson as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 57.

Happy Birthday, Tucker, you're the best!

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