Directors born on June 25

Take a focused look at the directors born on June 25. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1924 Sidney Lumet

  Sidney Lumet was an acclaimed American film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his powerful, socially conscious films. Over a career spanning more than five decades, Lumet directed more than 50 films and received five Academy Award nominations. [bio]

• 1941 Denys Arcand

  Denys Arcand is an acclaimed Canadian film director, screenwriter, and producer, best known for his works in French-language cinema, including the Oscar-winning film 'The Barbarian Invasions.' [bio]

• 1983 Salomé Lelouch

  Salomé Lelouch is a French theatre director, screenwriter, and playwright, recognized for her work both on stage and television. She is the daughter of the acclaimed film director Claude Lelouch. [bio]