Happy birthday! Paul Greengrass turns 70 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary director turns 70 on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025.

Paul Greengrass is celebrating his 70th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter-producer Paul Greengrass (Jason Bourne, Captain Phillips, The Bourne Ultimatum, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 70th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Greengrass, a cultural icon

Born in Cheam on August 13, 1955, Paul Greengrass' career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Greengrass' 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 Paul hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Paul Greengrass as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 70.

Happy Birthday, Paul, you're the best!

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