Happy birthday! Marielle Heller turns 47 today

Marielle Heller is celebrating her 47th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed directors of her generation.

Popular director-actress Marielle Heller has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 47th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Heller, a cultural icon

Born Marielle Stiles Heller in Marin County on October 1, 1979, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Heller'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 Marielle hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Marielle Heller as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 47.

Happy Birthday, Marielle, you're the best!

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