Happy birthday! Guillermo del Toro turns 60 today

By Lori Macatee
Mexico City
Last updated on October 9, 2024

The iconic and legendary director turns 60 on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024.

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Guillermo del Toro is celebrating his 60th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter-producer-author Guillermo del Toro (Pacific Rim, Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboy, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 60th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Del Toro, a cultural icon

Born in Guadalajara on October 9, 1964, Guillermo del Toro's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Mexican history. Del Toro'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 Guillermo hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Guillermo del Toro as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 60.

Happy Birthday, Guillermo, you're the best!