Filmmakers born on May 12

Take a focused look at the filmmakers born on May 12. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1963 Gavin Hood

  Gavin Hood is a South African filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and actor, best known internationally for directing the Academy Award-winning film 'Tsotsi' and high-profile Hollywood projects such as 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' and 'Ender's Game.' [bio]