Directors born on May 7

Take a focused look at the directors born on May 7. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1954 Amy Heckerling

  Amy Heckerling is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer renowned for her influential contributions to the comedy and teen film genres. She is best known for directing the classic films 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' and 'Clueless.' [bio]

• 1956 Nicholas Hytner

  Nicholas Hytner is a renowned English theatre and film director, best known for his work as the Artistic Director of the National Theatre in London and for directing the acclaimed film adaptation of 'The History Boys.' [bio]