Happy birthday! Paul Haggis turns 73 today

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The iconic and legendary director turns 73 on Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2026.
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Paul Haggis is celebrating his 73rd 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 Haggis (The Next Three Days, Crash, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 73rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Haggis, a cultural icon

Born Paul Edward Haggis in London on March 10, 1953, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Canadian history. Haggis' 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 Haggis as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 73.

Happy Birthday, Paul, you're the best!

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