Happy birthday! James Gunn turns 59 today

The iconic and legendary director turns 59 on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025.

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James Gunn is celebrating his 59th 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-actor-musician James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy, Slither, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 59th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Gunn, a cultural icon

Born in St. Louis on August 5, 1966, James Gunn's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Gunn'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 James hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for James Gunn as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 59.

Happy Birthday, James, you're the best!

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