Happy birthday! Robert Zemeckis turns 74 today

The iconic and legendary director turns 74 on Thursday, May. 14, 2026.

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Robert Zemeckis is celebrating his 74th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter-producer Robert Zemeckis (Cast Away, Forrest Gump, Death Becomes Her, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 74th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Zemeckis, a cultural icon

Born Robert L. Zemeckis in Chicago on May 14, 1952, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Zemeckis' 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 Robert hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Robert Zemeckis as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 74.

Happy Birthday, Robert, you're the best!

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