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The Sixth Sense's child star looks totally different as he celebrates milestone birthday

Haley Joel Osment was just 11 years old when he took on a starring role in The Sixth Sense and he now looks completely different as he celebrated his 35th birthday.

The Oscar nominated actor is well-known for playing psychic child Cole Sear in the 1999 hit thriller, in which he starred alongside Bruce Willis.

Haley took to Instagram on Monday to celebrate his big day and reflect on some of the memories he's made so far.

"I am thirty five years old today," he wrote alongside a selection of snaps. "I'm grateful for family and friends and memories like the ones I made this weekend.

Haley Joel Osment is celebrating his 35th birthday (Instagram/hjosment)

"I can say I've seen Clayton Kershaw pitch in the World Series, I saw Keith Jarrett play Carnegie Hall, I watched Steven Spielberg direct a movie, and this weekend I saw Tiger Woods birdie 15 at Augusta."

Haley finished his post by writing: "I'm a lucky guy."

In one of the pictures, the actor smiled alongside his sister Emily Osment.

He looked remarkably different from his time on The Sixth Sense, as he now sports long brown hair and a beard and moustache.

Another snap showed him posing with a group of friends, including Harry Potter stars James and Oliver Phelps, as they enjoyed a game of golf.

He played Cole Sear in The Sixth Sense back in 1999 (Moviestore/REX/Shutterstock)

Haley's fans and famous friends were quick to wish him a happy birthday, with his actress sister commenting: "I love you, best friend !!!!!!!! happy birthday !!!!!!!"

Dermot Mulroney wrote: "Happy birthday Haley. Keep hitting them straight," while Oliver Phelps left a red heart emoji.

One fan commented: "Happy birthday man it's crazy your 35 u were 14 yesterday," with another writing: "Happy 35th! I hope your birthday was wonderful."

"Happy Birthday to one of the best actors ever to grace the screen," a third fan penned.

Haley celebrated his birthday with family and friends (Instagram/hjosment)
He's completely changed his image (SIPA USA/PA Images)

Haley, who also starred in Forrest Gump, has previously opened up about why he decided to change his appearance and grow a thick beard.

Speaking to The Guardian, the actor said he grew his facial hair "to try to hide in public", but admitted it "didn't really work at all".

Following on from his childhood stardom, Haley has had a successful acting career, doing voice work for the likes of Dogs in Space and video game Kingdom Hearts.

He also acted in Silicon Valley and the Ted Bundy biopic Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile.

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