Directors born on August 16

Take a focused look at the directors born on August 16. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1940 Bruce Beresford

  Bruce Beresford is an acclaimed Australian film director, screenwriter, and producer known for directing a diverse array of films across multiple genres. He gained international recognition for his direction of 'Breaker Morant' (1980) and the Academy Award-winning 'Driving Miss Daisy' (1989). Beresford has established himself as an influential figure in both Australian and international cinema. [bio]

• 1962 Robin Campillo

  Robin Campillo is a French screenwriter, editor, and film director best known for his work on critically acclaimed films such as '120 BPM (Beats per Minute)' and 'The Class.' [bio]