Happy birthday! Michael Haneke turns 84 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary director turns 84 on Monday, Mar. 23, 2026.

Michael Haneke is celebrating his 84th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter Michael Haneke (Amour, The White Ribbon, The Piano Teacher, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 84th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Haneke, a cultural icon

Born in Munich on March 23, 1942, Michael Haneke's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Austrian history. Haneke'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 Michael hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Michael Haneke as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 84.

Happy Birthday, Michael, you're the best!

Michael Haneke career in pictures

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