Happy birthday! Jerry Zucker turns 75 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on March 11, 2025

The iconic and legendary director turns 75 on Tuesday, Mar. 11, 2025.

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Jerry Zucker is celebrating his 75th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director Jerry Zucker (Ghost, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 75th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Zucker, a cultural icon

Born in Milwaukee on March 11, 1950, Jerry Zucker's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Zucker'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 Jerry hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jerry Zucker as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 75.

Happy Birthday, Jerry, you're the best!