80 years old (Born on March 24, 1945)
Happy birthday to Curtis Hanson—mastermind behind the riveting plot twists of "L.A. Confidential" and a storytelling genius who convinced us all that Los Angeles detectives can have heart, style, and shockingly good hair! Your Oscar-winning screenplay took noir films out of smoky shadows right onto center stage.May your day be full of fewer dramatic interrogations than your movie sets—but just as many unexpected delights. After helming remarkable projects from gripping thrillers like "8 Mile" to exploring wild rivers in “The River Wild,” you've proven there's no genre you can't master. Here's hoping today's surprises remain entirely confidential!
Curtis Hanson's Best Moments
