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James Cosmo

Scottish actor (born 1947)

James Cosmo is 78 years old, born on May 24, 1948 in Clydebank.

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Born
May 24, 1948, Clydebank
Age
78
Zodiac sign
Gemini
Country
United Kingdom
Known as
Actor

Official links: Wikipedia

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James’s birthday, by the numbers

  • James Cosmo was born on a Monday.
  • James Cosmo has been alive for about 28,654 days.
  • Their 30,000-day milestone falls on July 13, 2030.
  • Their next birthday, turning 79, is on a Monday.
  • Next milestone: James Cosmo turns 80 on May 24, 2028, in 1 year and 6 months. More milestone birthdays
  • James Cosmo is younger than 567 and older than 6,279 of the living celebrities on CFOTD.
  • Half birthday: November 24. Birthstone: Emerald.
  • James Cosmo belongs to Baby Boomers.

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Kathy BatesActor · June 28, 1948Stevie NicksSinger · May 26, 1948Brian EnoMusician · May 15, 1948Marcello LippiSoccer player · April 12, 1948Grace JonesSinger · May 19, 1948Nathalie BayeActor · July 6, 1948

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How old is James Cosmo?

James Cosmo is 78 years old, born on May 24, 1948 in Clydebank.

What is James Cosmo’s zodiac sign?

Gemini, born May 24.