Luc Besson
French filmmaker (born 1959).
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Luc Besson is a French filmmaker. Born on 18 March 1959 in 15th arrondissement of Paris, Besson is 67.
Positions held include President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival (2000). Notable works include Léon: The Professional and Arthur and the Minimoys. Honours include Sitges Film Festival Best Director award, César Award for Best Director and Inkpot Award.
With a Wikipedia article in 82 languages, Luc Besson is No. 1,160 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 18 March 1959, 15th arrondissement of Paris (age 67)
- Country
- France
- Known as
- Film producer, film director, screenwriter
- Field
- Cinema
- Languages
- French, English
- Children
- 5
- Wikipedia editions
- 82
Did you know
Was 41 when first president of the Jury at the Cannes Festival (2000).
Shares a birthday with Grover Cleveland and Neville Chamberlain.
One of 42 people in the Index born in 15th arrondissement of Paris, with Brigitte Bardot.
Has a Wikipedia article in 82 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 2000–President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival
Connections
- MotherDanièle Plane
- SpouseVirginie Silla
Honours and works
Awards
- Sitges Film Festival Best Director award1983
- César Award for Best Director1998
- Inkpot Award2016
Notable works
- Léon: The Professional
- Arthur and the Minimoys
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- Wikidata Q484779 (facts, CC0)
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