Happy birthday! John Carpenter turns 76 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary director turns 76 on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024.

John Carpenter is celebrating his 76th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-actor-screenwriter-composer-producer John Carpenter (Vampires, The Thing, Halloween, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 76th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Carpenter, a cultural icon

Born John Howard Carpenter in Carthage on January 16, 1948, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Carpenter'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 John hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for John Carpenter as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 76.

Happy Birthday, John, you're the best!

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