Happy birthday! Damien Chazelle turns 40 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on January 19, 2025

The iconic and legendary director turns 40 on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025.

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Damien Chazelle is celebrating his 40th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter-producer Damien Chazelle (La La Land, Whiplash, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 40th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Chazelle, a cultural icon

Born in Providence on January 19, 1985, Damien Chazelle's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Chazelle'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 Damien hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Damien Chazelle as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 40.

Happy Birthday, Damien, you're the best!