Biography
Who is Bill Irwin?
Early life and education
William Mills Irwin was born on April 11, 1950, in Santa Monica, California. His mother, Elizabeth, worked as a teacher, and his father, Horace G. Irwin, was an aerospace engineer. Bill began his path toward performance art in his early twenties.
Stage career and clowning
Bill Irwin is highly regarded for his original stage productions that combine clowning with theater. He frequently collaborated with composer Doug Skinner on shows like The Regard of Flight in 1982 and Largely New York in 1989. These shows often showed his signature physical comedy routines.
Film and television work
Bill Irwin has appeared in numerous films throughout his career. His first featured role was as Harold Hamgravy in the 1980 film Popeye. He played Eddie Collins in the baseball drama Eight Men Out and appeared in the 1991 film Stepping Out. He also had roles in Hot Shots!, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and the 2008 drama Rachel Getting Married, where he played the father of Anne Hathaway's character.
Personal life and honors
Bill Irwin is married to Martha Roth, who works as a nurse midwife. The couple met while he was seeking medical treatment for a neck injury. They have an adopted son who was born in Guatemala in 1991.
Birthday and age
Bill Irwin was born on April 11, 1950, which makes Bill 76 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Bill shares the date with 25 other famous people.
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