Happy birthday! Paolo Sorrentino turns 55 today

Paolo Sorrentino is celebrating his 55th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter Paolo Sorrentino (The Great Beauty, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 55th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Sorrentino, a cultural icon

Born in Naples on May 31, 1970, Paolo Sorrentino's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Italian history. Sorrentino'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 Paolo hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Paolo Sorrentino as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 55.

Happy Birthday, Paolo, you're the best!

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