Directors born on January 14

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

• 1949 Lawrence Kasdan

  Lawrence Kasdan is an American screenwriter, director, and producer renowned for his work on some of the most iconic films in Hollywood, including writing the screenplays for 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi', and directing hits like 'The Big Chill' and 'Body Heat.' [bio]

• 1963 Steven Soderbergh

  Steven Soderbergh is an acclaimed American film director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor. He is best known for his innovative filmmaking style and for directing a diverse array of critically and commercially successful films. [bio]