Happy birthday! Jacques Audiard turns 74 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary director turns 74 on Thursday, Apr. 30, 2026.

Jacques Audiard is celebrating his 74th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter Jacques Audiard (Rust and Bone, A Prophet, The Beat That My Heart Skipped, A Self-Made Hero, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 74th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Audiard, a cultural icon

Born in Paris on April 30, 1952, Jacques Audiard's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Audiard'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 Jacques hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jacques Audiard as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 74.

Happy Birthday, Jacques, you're the best!

Jacques Audiard career in pictures

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