Happy birthday! Matt Reeves turns 59 today

The iconic and legendary director turns 59 on Sunday, Apr. 27, 2025.

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Matt Reeves 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 Matt Reeves (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Let Me In, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 59th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Reeves, a cultural icon

Born Matthew George Reeves in Rockville Centre on April 27, 1966, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Reeves' 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 Matt hasn't done.

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

Happy Birthday, Matt, you're the best!

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