78 years old (Born on August 17, 1946)
Happy Birthday, Martha Coolidge! From guiding us through charming complexities in "Rambling Rose," to dazzling our imaginations with the eternally quotable genius of "Real Genius," your creativity has forever reshaped how we see cinematic brilliance—without popcorn explosions.Your talent even snagged a fantastic five Emmy Awards for “Introducing Dorothy Dandridge”—though sadly none for mastering Val Kilmer’s quirky charm or gracefully handling the delightful chaos of nerdy hijinks. On this special day, may you enjoy unlimited celebrations (popcorn optional!) and feel as timelessly iconic as all those wonderful characters you've introduced into our hearts over these remarkable years. Happy birthday!