Luc Besson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 18, 1959 |
|---|---|
| Age | 67 |
| Birthplace | Paris, France |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Luc Besson's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Directing, writing, and producing hit films such as 'Léon: The Professional,' 'The Fifth Element,' 'La Femme Nikita,' and 'Lucy.' |
Intro
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.'
Early Life & Background
Luc Besson was born in Paris, France, to parents who were scuba diving instructors, which influenced his early aspirations to become a marine biologist. However, after a diving accident made it impossible for him to pursue that career, he turned his attention to filmmaking as a teenager.
Career Highlights
- Directed and wrote 'La Femme Nikita' (1990), popularizing the action-thriller genre in France.
- Directed 'Léon: The Professional' (1994), a critically acclaimed action-drama starring Jean Reno and Natalie Portman.
- Directed and co-wrote the science fiction classic 'The Fifth Element' (1997).
- Wrote and produced the successful 'Taken' film series (2008–2014).
- Founded EuropaCorp in 1999, becoming one of Europe’s most significant film studios.
- Directed the science fiction blockbuster 'Lucy' (2014), starring Scarlett Johansson.
Trivia
- Besson’s films often feature strong female protagonists.
- He has been nominated for and has won multiple César Awards, France's national film awards.
- Luc Besson is multilingual, fluent in French and English.
FAQs
People also ask
Luc Besson is 67 years old.
Luc Besson was born the 18 March 1959.
Paris, France.
On His Birth-Day
About March 18th, 1959, in brief:
- Historical events: On March 18, 1959, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Hawaii Admission Act, paving the way for Hawaii's admission as the 50th U.S. state. The act was signed into law on this date, but Hawaii's statehood became effective on August 21, 1959.
- Day of the week: March 18th, 1959 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Venus by Frankie Avalon
- #1 UK song: As I Love You by Shirley Bassey
- Popular movie: Some Like It Hot directed by Billy Wilder
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