Happy birthday! Allison Anders turns 71 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Washington
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The iconic and legendary director turns 71 on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.

Allison Anders is celebrating her 71st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed directors of her generation.

Popular director Allison Anders (Four Rooms, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 71st birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Anders, a cultural icon

Born in Ashland on November 16, 1954, Allison Anders' career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Anders' not just a great director, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Allison hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Allison Anders as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 71.

Happy Birthday, Allison, you're the best!

Allison Anders career in pictures

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