Happy birthday! Kathryn Bigelow turns 74 today

Kathryn Bigelow is celebrating her 74th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed directors of her generation.

Popular director-producer Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 74th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Bigelow, a cultural icon

Born Kathryn Ann Bigelow in San Carlos on November 27, 1951, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Bigelow's not just a great director, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Kathryn hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Kathryn Bigelow as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 74.

Happy Birthday, Kathryn, you're the best!

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