Happy birthday! Jean-Pierre Jeunet turns 71 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on September 3, 2024

The iconic and legendary director turns 71 on Tuesday, Sep. 3, 2024.

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Jean-Pierre Jeunet is celebrating his 71st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter Jean-Pierre Jeunet (Amélie, Alien Resurrection, Delicatessen, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 71st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Jeunet, a cultural icon

Born in Roanne on September 3, 1953, Jean-Pierre Jeunet's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Jeunet'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 Jean-Pierre hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jean-Pierre Jeunet as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 71.

Happy Birthday, Jean-Pierre, you're the best!