Happy birthday! Mathieu Kassovitz turns 59 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary director turns 59 on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026.

Mathieu Kassovitz is celebrating his 59th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter-producer-actor Mathieu Kassovitz (The Crimson Rivers, Hate, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 59th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Kassovitz, a cultural icon

Born in Paris on August 3, 1967, Mathieu Kassovitz's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Kassovitz'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 Mathieu hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Mathieu Kassovitz as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 59.

Happy Birthday, Mathieu, you're the best!

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