Directors born on May 10

Take a focused look at the directors born on May 10. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1931 Ettore Scola

  Ettore Scola was an acclaimed Italian screenwriter and film director, known for his influential contributions to Italian and European cinema throughout the latter half of the 20th century. [bio]

• 1944 Jim Abrahams

  Jim Abrahams is an acclaimed American film director, producer, and writer, best known for his pioneering work in the parody and comedy genres. He is a co-creator of famous comedy films such as 'Airplane!', 'Top Secret!', and 'The Naked Gun' series. [bio]