Happy birthday! Sam Karmann turns 73 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on September 23, 2026

The iconic and legendary director turns 73 on Wednesday, Sep. 23, 2026.

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Sam Karmann 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 Sam Karmann (The City of Fear, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 73rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Karmann, a cultural icon

Born in Port Said on September 23, 1953, Sam Karmann's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Karmann'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 Sam hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Sam Karmann as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 73.

Happy Birthday, Sam, you're the best!