Happy birthday! Roy Andersson turns 82 today

Roy Andersson is celebrating his 82nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter Roy Andersson (A Pigeon Sat on a Branch, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 82nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Andersson, a cultural icon

Born in Gothenburg on March 31, 1943, Roy Andersson's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Swedish history. Andersson'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 Roy hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Roy Andersson as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 82.

Happy Birthday, Roy, you're the best!

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