Happy birthday! Jacques Doillon turns 81 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on March 15, 2025

The iconic and legendary director turns 81 on Saturday, Mar. 15, 2025.

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Jacques Doillon is celebrating his 81st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director Jacques Doillon (The Little Gangster, The Hussy, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 81st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Doillon, a cultural icon

Born in Paris on March 15, 1944, Jacques Doillon's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Doillon'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 Doillon as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 81.

Happy Birthday, Jacques, you're the best!