Happy birthday! William Mapother turns 61 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actor turns 61 on Friday, Apr. 17, 2026.

William Mapother is celebrating his 61st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor William Mapother (Another Earth, The Grudge, Mission: Impossible II, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 61st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Mapother, a cultural icon

Born William Reibert Mapother Jr. in Louisville on April 17, 1965, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Mapother'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 William hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for William Mapother as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 61.

Happy Birthday, William, you're the best!

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