Happy birthday! Mike Newell turns 83 today

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on March 28, 2025

The iconic and legendary director turns 83 on Friday, Mar. 28, 2025.

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Mike Newell is celebrating his 83rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-producer Mike Newell (Donnie Brasco, Four Weddings and a Funeral, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 83rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Newell, a cultural icon

Born Michael Cormac Newell in St. Albans on March 28, 1942, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Newell'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 Mike hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Mike Newell as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 83.

Happy Birthday, Mike, you're the best!