Directors born on November 23

Take a focused look at the directors born on November 23. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1944 James Toback

  James Toback is an American screenwriter and director best known for his work on films such as 'The Gambler' (1974) and 'Bugsy' (1991). Toback's career spans several decades, with a focus on character-driven dramas. In addition to his film work, he has also attracted significant controversy due to multiple allegations of sexual misconduct that surfaced in 2017. [bio]