Directors born on March 18

Take a focused look at the directors born on March 18. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1959 Luc Besson

  Luc Besson is a renowned French film director, screenwriter, and producer best known for his contributions to the action and science fiction genres, particularly through internationally acclaimed films like 'Léon: The Professional,' 'The Fifth Element,' and 'Lucy.' [bio]