Directors born on April 30

Take a focused look at the directors born on April 30. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1954 Jane Campion

  Jane Campion is an acclaimed New Zealand film director, screenwriter, and producer known for her distinctive and influential work in cinema, particularly for her exploration of complex female characters and her visually poetic storytelling style. [bio]

• 1956 Lars von Trier

  Lars von Trier is a Danish film director, screenwriter, and producer, known for his highly original and sometimes controversial work in international cinema. He is a co-founder of the Dogme 95 movement and has directed critically acclaimed films such as 'Breaking the Waves,' 'Dancer in the Dark,' and 'Melancholia.' [bio]