Happy Birthday to Thora Birch!

Actress Thora Birch was born March 11, 1982. She landed her first major role at the age of 6 on the sitcom "Day By Day". Birch worked steadily throughout her childhood, with starring roles in numerous television series and movies and theatrical films ranging from "Patriot Games" (1992) to "Monkey Business" (1994).

In her late teens, Birch played what are arguably her most famous roles to this day, appearing in the films "Ghost World" (1999) and "American Beauty" (2001). She successfully navigated dangerous career waters that mark the transition from child to adult actor, and she remains a busy and sought-after working actor to this day. Most recently, she's starred in "Above Suspicion" (2019) and has had a recurring role in the latest batch of episodes of the "Walking Dead" television series.

Here are a few pictures of Birch through the years in observation of her 38th birthday.