Happy birthday! Coline Serreau turns 79 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary director turns 79 on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.

Coline Serreau is celebrating her 79th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed directors of her generation.

Popular director-screenwriter-actress-composer Coline Serreau (The Crisis, Three Men and a Cradle, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 79th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Serreau, a cultural icon

Born in Paris on October 29, 1947, Coline Serreau's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Serreau's 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 Coline hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Coline Serreau as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 79.

Happy Birthday, Coline, you're the best!

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