Happy birthday! Barry Levinson turns 84 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary director turns 84 on Monday, Apr. 6, 2026.

Barry Levinson is celebrating his 84th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter-producer-actor Barry Levinson (Rain Man, Good Morning, Vietnam, The Natural, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 84th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Levinson, a cultural icon

Born in Baltimore on April 6, 1942, Barry Levinson's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Levinson's not just a great director, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Barry hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Barry Levinson as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 84.

Happy Birthday, Barry, you're the best!

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