Happy birthday! Paul Thomas Anderson turns 56 today

Paul Thomas Anderson is celebrating his 56th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter Paul Thomas Anderson (There Will Be Blood, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 56th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Anderson, a cultural icon

Born in Studio City on June 26, 1970, Paul Thomas Anderson's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Anderson'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 Paul Thomas hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Paul Thomas Anderson as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 56.

Happy Birthday, Paul Thomas, you're the best!

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