Directors born on December 31

Take a focused look at the directors born on December 31. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1944 Taylor Hackford

  Taylor Hackford is an American film director and former president of the Directors Guild of America. He is best known for directing acclaimed films such as 'An Officer and a Gentleman' and 'Ray.' Hackford has received numerous accolades for his work, including Academy Award nominations. [bio]