Happy birthday! Timur Bekmambetov turns 65 today

The iconic and legendary director turns 65 on Thursday, Jun. 25, 2026.

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Timur Bekmambetov is celebrating his 65th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter-producer Timur Bekmambetov (Ben-Hur, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Wanted, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 65th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Bekmambetov, a cultural icon

Born Timur Nurbakhitovich Bekmambetov in Atyrau on June 25, 1961, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Russian history. Bekmambetov'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 Timur hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Timur Bekmambetov as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 65.

Happy Birthday, Timur, you're the best!

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