Happy birthday! David Cronenberg turns 83 today

The iconic and legendary director turns 83 on Saturday, Mar. 14, 2026.

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David Cronenberg is celebrating his 83rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director David Cronenberg (The Fly, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 83rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Cronenberg, a cultural icon

Born David Paul Cronenberg in Toronto on March 14, 1943, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Canadian history. Cronenberg'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 David hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for David Cronenberg as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 83.

Happy Birthday, David, you're the best!

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