Happy birthday! Paul Haggis turns 72 today

By Lori Macatee
Ottawa
Last updated on March 10, 2025

The iconic and legendary director turns 72 on Monday, Mar. 10, 2025.

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Paul Haggis is celebrating his 72nd 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 72nd 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 72.

Happy Birthday, Paul, you're the best!