Happy birthday! Bertrand Blier turns 85 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on March 14, 2024

The iconic and legendary director turns 85 on Thursday, Mar. 14, 2024.

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Bertrand Blier is celebrating his 85th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter-actor Bertrand Blier (Too Beautiful for You, Evening Dress, Going Places, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 85th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Blier, a cultural icon

Born in Boulogne-Billancourt on March 14, 1939, Bertrand Blier's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Blier'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 Bertrand hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Bertrand Blier as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 85.

Happy Birthday, Bertrand, you're the best!