Happy birthday! Brian Helgeland turns 64 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary director turns 64 on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025.

Brian Helgeland is celebrating his 64th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter Brian Helgeland (Legend, A Knight's Tale, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 64th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Helgeland, a cultural icon

Born Brian Thomas Helgeland in Providence on January 17, 1961, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Helgeland'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 Brian hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Brian Helgeland as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 64.

Happy Birthday, Brian, you're the best!

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