Happy birthday! Timur Bekmambetov turns 64 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary director turns 64 on Wednesday, Jun. 25, 2025.

Timur Bekmambetov is celebrating his 64th 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 64th 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 64.

Happy Birthday, Timur, you're the best!

Timur Bekmambetov career in pictures

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