Directors born on April 24

Take a focused look at the directors born on April 24. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1930 Richard Donner

  Richard Donner was an influential American film director and producer, best known for directing classic movies such as 'Superman' (1978), 'The Goonies' (1985), and the 'Lethal Weapon' series. His work significantly shaped modern blockbuster cinema, especially in the superhero and action genres. [bio]

• 1951 Steven Lisberger

  Steven Lisberger is an American film director, producer, and writer best known for directing and co-writing the 1982 science fiction film 'Tron.' He played a significant role in pioneering computer-generated imagery (CGI) in cinema through his work on 'Tron,' which has since become a cult classic and a milestone in the history of digital film production. [bio]