Happy birthday! Gareth Edwards turns 50 today
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Gareth Edwards is celebrating his 50th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.
Popular director-producer-screenwriter Gareth Edwards (Rogue One, Godzilla, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 50th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Edwards, a cultural icon
Born Gareth James Edwards in Nuneaton on June 1, 1975, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Edwards' 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 Gareth hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Gareth Edwards as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 50.
Happy Birthday, Gareth, you're the best!
Gareth Edwards career in pictures
The Last Jedi (2017)- Rogue One (2016)
Godzilla (2014)
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