Happy birthday! Damien Chazelle turns 41 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary director turns 41 on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.

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Damien Chazelle is celebrating his 41st 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 41st 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 41.

Happy Birthday, Damien, you're the best!

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