Today is actor Clark Gregg’s birthday.
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Gregg’s profile received a huge boost when he debuted as S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Phil Coulson in Iron Man. As the connective tissue between many of Marvel Studios’ Phase One films, Gregg’s Coulson appeared in Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Thor, and The Avengers.
Gregg’s Coulson quickly became a fan-favorite in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, earning him a leading spot in Marvel’s first live-action television series, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. But Gregg and Coulson’s contributions to Marvel aren’t limited to the live-action universe. Gregg also voices the character in Disney XD’s Ultimate Spider-Man cartoon, where Coulson holds a recurring role as Peter Parker’s high school principal.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Gregg turns 53 today. Happy Birthday, Clark Gregg.
