Directors born on December 5

Take a focused look at the directors born on December 5. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1905 Otto Preminger

  Otto Preminger was an influential Austro-Hungarian-born American film director, producer, and actor renowned for his work in Hollywood during the mid-20th century. Known for tackling taboo subjects in his films, he established himself with innovative filmmaking and challenging the Motion Picture Production Code. [bio]