Happy birthday! Stephen Frears turns 84 today

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on June 20, 2025

The iconic and legendary director turns 84 on Friday, Jun. 20, 2025.

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Stephen Frears is celebrating his 84th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter-actor Stephen Frears (Tamara Drewe, The Queen, Dangerous Liaisons, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 84th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Frears, a cultural icon

Born in Leicester on June 20, 1941, Stephen Frears' career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Frears' 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 Stephen hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Stephen Frears as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 84.

Happy Birthday, Stephen, you're the best!