Directors born on August 14

Take a focused look at the directors born on August 14. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1899 Alfred Hitchcock

  Alfred hitchcock was a renowned director known for his suspenseful and thrilling films, such as psycho and rear window.

• 1926 Lina Wertmüller

  Lina Wertmüller was an acclaimed Italian film director and screenwriter, best known for being the first woman ever nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director. Her provocative, satirical films in the 1970s gained international attention and established her as a major figure in Italian and world cinema. [bio]

• 1928 Jacques Rouffio

  Jacques Rouffio was a French film director and screenwriter, known predominantly for his socially engaged films in the second half of the 20th century. Active from the 1960s to the 1990s, Rouffio made a significant impact in French cinema with movies that explored political and societal themes. [bio]