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Luc Besson

Bio: Luc Besson is a French film director, writer, and producer known for making highly visual thriller and action films.  Besson has been nominated for, and won, numerous awards and honors from the foreign press, and is often credited as inventing the so-called "Cinema du look" movement in French film
Born: Wed, Mar 18 1959
Birthplace: Paris, France
Luc Besson is 65 years old
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Poster of June and John
June and John
Luc Besson will be 65 in June and John as 'Writer, Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 13 2025
Poster of Donald Trump, Dieu et les siens
Donald Trump, Dieu et les siens
Luc Besson was 65 in Donald Trump, Dieu et les siens as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 05 2024
Poster of Weekend in Taipei
Weekend in Taipei
Luc Besson was 65 in Weekend in Taipei as 'Producer, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 19 2024
Poster of Dogman
Dogman
Luc Besson was 64 in Dogman as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 27 2023
Poster of Arthur: Malediction
Arthur: Malediction
Luc Besson was 63 in Arthur: Malediction as 'Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 29 2022
Poster of Engagement
Engagement
Luc Besson was 60 in Engagement as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 2019
Poster of Anna
Anna
Luc Besson was 60 in Anna as 'Writer, Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 19 2019
Poster of Kursk
Kursk
Luc Besson was 59 in Kursk as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 07 2018
Poster of Taxi 5
Taxi 5
Luc Besson was 59 in Taxi 5 as 'Producer, Production Director, Scenario Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 07 2018
Poster of Eva
Eva
Luc Besson was 58 in Eva as 'Co-Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 07 2018
Poster of Renegades
Renegades
Luc Besson was 58 in Renegades as 'Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 21 2017
Poster of Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
Luc Besson was 58 in Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 2017
Poster of The Warriors Gate
The Warriors Gate
Luc Besson was 57 in The Warriors Gate as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 2016
Poster of Nine Lives
Nine Lives
Luc Besson was 57 in Nine Lives as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 03 2016
Poster of The Transporter Refueled
The Transporter Refueled
Luc Besson was 56 in The Transporter Refueled as 'Screenplay, Characters, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 02 2015
Poster of Taken 3
Taken 3
Luc Besson was 55 in Taken 3 as 'Producer, Screenplay, Characters'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 16 2014
Poster of Lucy
Lucy
Luc Besson was 55 in Lucy as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 25 2014
Poster of The Homesman
The Homesman
Luc Besson was 55 in The Homesman as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 18 2014
Poster of Brick Mansions
Brick Mansions
Luc Besson was 55 in Brick Mansions as 'Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 22 2014
Poster of 3 Days to Kill
3 Days to Kill
Luc Besson was 54 in 3 Days to Kill as 'Screenplay, Story, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 2014
Poster of The Family
The Family
Luc Besson was 54 in The Family as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 2013
Poster of Collision
Collision
Luc Besson was 53 in Collision as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 30 2013
Poster of A Prince (almost) Charming
A Prince (almost) Charming
Luc Besson was 53 in A Prince (almost) Charming as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 07 2013
Poster of Taken 2
Taken 2
Luc Besson was 53 in Taken 2 as 'Producer, Screenplay, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 27 2012
Poster of Lockout
Lockout
Luc Besson was 53 in Lockout as 'Writer, Executive Producer, Thanks'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 12 2012
Poster of Blind Man
Blind Man
Luc Besson was 52 in Blind Man as 'Original Story, Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 06 2012
Poster of The Lady
The Lady
Luc Besson was 52 in The Lady as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 30 2011
Poster of The Source
The Source
Luc Besson was 52 in The Source as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 02 2011
Poster of A Monster in Paris
A Monster in Paris
Luc Besson was 52 in A Monster in Paris as 'Co-Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 12 2011
Poster of Colombiana
Colombiana
Luc Besson was 52 in Colombiana as 'Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 27 2011
Poster of Halal State Security
Halal State Security
Luc Besson was 51 in Halal State Security as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 16 2011
Poster of Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds
Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds
Luc Besson was 51 in Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 22 2010
Poster of The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec
The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec
Luc Besson was 51 in The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 2010
Poster of 22 Bullets
22 Bullets
Luc Besson was 51 in 22 Bullets as 'Co-Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 23 2010
Poster of From Paris with Love
From Paris with Love
Luc Besson was 50 in From Paris with Love as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 04 2010
Poster of I Love You Phillip Morris
I Love You Phillip Morris
Luc Besson was 50 in I Love You Phillip Morris as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 04 2010
Poster of Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard
Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard
Luc Besson was 50 in Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard as 'Director, Writer, Producer, Characters'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 26 2009
Poster of Home
Home
Luc Besson was 50 in Home as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 03 2009
Poster of Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
Luc Besson was 50 in Hallelujah! as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 29 2009
Poster of District 13: Ultimatum
District 13: Ultimatum
Luc Besson was 49 in District 13: Ultimatum as 'Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 18 2009
Poster of Staten Island
Staten Island
Luc Besson was 49 in Staten Island as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 07 2009
Poster of Arthur, the 4D Adventure
Arthur, the 4D Adventure
Luc Besson was 49 in Arthur, the 4D Adventure as 'Producer, Original Film Writer, Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Transporter 3
Transporter 3
Luc Besson was 49 in Transporter 3 as 'Screenplay, Characters, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 26 2008
Poster of Taken
Taken
Luc Besson was 48 in Taken as 'Producer, Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 18 2008
Poster of The Secret
The Secret
Luc Besson was 48 in The Secret as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 10 2007
Poster of Michou d'Auber
Michou d'Auber
Luc Besson was 47 in Michou d'Auber as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 28 2007
Poster of Taxi 4
Taxi 4
Luc Besson was 47 in Taxi 4 as 'Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 10 2007
Poster of Arthur and the Invisibles
Arthur and the Invisibles
Luc Besson was 47 in Arthur and the Invisibles as 'Director, Producer, Novel, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 13 2006
Poster of Love and Other Disasters
Love and Other Disasters
Luc Besson was 47 in Love and Other Disasters as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 09 2006
Poster of Bunker Paradise
Bunker Paradise
Luc Besson was 47 in Bunker Paradise as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 22 2006
Poster of Bandidas
Bandidas
Luc Besson was 46 in Bandidas as 'Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 18 2006
Poster of Angel-A
Angel-A
Luc Besson was 46 in Angel-A as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 2005
Poster of Le court des grands
Le court des grands
Luc Besson was 46 in Le court des grands as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 30 2005
Poster of The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
Luc Besson was 46 in The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 17 2005
Poster of Black Box
Black Box
Luc Besson was 46 in Black Box as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 02 2005
Poster of Colour Me Kubrick
Colour Me Kubrick
Luc Besson was 46 in Colour Me Kubrick as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 06 2005
Poster of Revolver
Revolver
Luc Besson was 46 in Revolver as 'Adaptation'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 11 2005
Poster of Transporter 2
Transporter 2
Luc Besson was 46 in Transporter 2 as 'Characters, Producer, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 03 2005
Poster of Au suivant !
Au suivant !
Luc Besson was 46 in Au suivant ! as 'Co-Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 06 2005
Poster of Unleashed
Unleashed
Luc Besson was 45 in Unleashed as 'Producer, Author'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 02 2005
Poster of District B13
District B13
Luc Besson was 45 in District B13 as 'Producer, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 09 2004
Poster of Taxi
Taxi
Luc Besson was 45 in Taxi as 'Producer, Original Film Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 06 2004
Poster of The Story Of My Life
The Story Of My Life
Luc Besson was 45 in The Story Of My Life as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 08 2004
Poster of In Your Image
In Your Image
Luc Besson was 45 in In Your Image as 'Associate Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 26 2004
Poster of Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse
Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse
Luc Besson was 44 in Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse as 'Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 18 2004
Poster of Michel Vaillant
Michel Vaillant
Luc Besson was 44 in Michel Vaillant as 'Author'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 08 2003
Poster of Fan-Fan the Tulip
Fan-Fan the Tulip
Luc Besson was 44 in Fan-Fan the Tulip as 'Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 2003
Poster of The Chops
The Chops
Luc Besson was 44 in The Chops as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 28 2003
Poster of I, Cesar
I, Cesar
Luc Besson was 44 in I, Cesar as 'Co-Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 09 2003
Poster of Taxi 3
Taxi 3
Luc Besson was 43 in Taxi 3 as 'Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 29 2003
Poster of Ong-Bak
Ong-Bak
Luc Besson was 43 in Ong-Bak as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 21 2003
Poster of The Transporter
The Transporter
Luc Besson was 43 in The Transporter as 'Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 2002
Poster of Blanche
Blanche
Luc Besson was 43 in Blanche as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 18 2002
Poster of Wasabi
Wasabi
Luc Besson was 42 in Wasabi as 'Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 2001
Poster of Kiss of the Dragon
Kiss of the Dragon
Luc Besson was 42 in Kiss of the Dragon as 'Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 06 2001
Poster of Mylene Farmer: Music Videos II & III
Mylene Farmer: Music Videos II & III
Luc Besson was 42 in Mylene Farmer: Music Videos II & III as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 02 2001
Poster of Yamakasi
Yamakasi
Luc Besson was 42 in Yamakasi as 'Screenplay, Idea'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 04 2001
Poster of Exit
Exit
Luc Besson was 41 in Exit as 'Associate Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 12 2000
Poster of Bichhoo
Bichhoo
Luc Besson was 41 in Bichhoo as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 2000
Poster of The Dancer
The Dancer
Luc Besson was 41 in The Dancer as 'Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 07 2000
Poster of Taxi 2
Taxi 2
Luc Besson was 41 in Taxi 2 as 'Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 25 2000
Poster of The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc
Luc Besson was 40 in The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc as 'Screenplay, Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 27 1999
Poster of Taxi
Taxi
Luc Besson was 39 in Taxi as 'Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 08 1998
Poster of Nil by Mouth
Nil by Mouth
Luc Besson was 38 in Nil by Mouth as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1997
Poster of The Fifth Element
The Fifth Element
Luc Besson was 38 in The Fifth Element as 'Director, Screenplay, Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1997
Poster of Léon: The Professional
Léon: The Professional
Luc Besson was 35 in Léon: The Professional as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 14 1994
Poster of The Lion Child
The Lion Child
Luc Besson was 34 in The Lion Child as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 16 1993
Poster of Point of No Return
Point of No Return
Luc Besson was 34 in Point of No Return as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 19 1993
Poster of Mylène Farmer: My Soul is Slashed
Mylène Farmer: My Soul is Slashed
Luc Besson was 33 in Mylène Farmer: My Soul is Slashed as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 12 1992
Poster of Arrête ton cinéma
Arrête ton cinéma
Luc Besson was 33 in Arrête ton cinéma as 'Producer, Thanks'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 04 1992
Poster of Atlantis
Atlantis
Luc Besson was 32 in Atlantis as 'Director, Editor, Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 21 1991
Poster of Cold Moon
Cold Moon
Luc Besson was 32 in Cold Moon as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 22 1991
Poster of La Femme Nikita
La Femme Nikita
Luc Besson was 30 in La Femme Nikita as 'Director, Co-Producer, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 21 1990
Poster of Jeu de vilains
Jeu de vilains
Luc Besson was 29 in Jeu de vilains as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 25 1988
Poster of The Big Blue
The Big Blue
Luc Besson was 29 in The Big Blue as 'Director, Story, Screenplay, Co-Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 10 1988
Poster of Kamikaze
Kamikaze
Luc Besson was 27 in Kamikaze as 'Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 10 1986
Poster of Subway
Subway
Luc Besson was 26 in Subway as 'Director, Producer, Dialogue, Scenario Writer, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 10 1985
Poster of The Last Battle
The Last Battle
Luc Besson was 24 in The Last Battle as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 06 1983
Poster of Les Bidasses aux grandes manœuvres
Les Bidasses aux grandes manœuvres
Luc Besson was 22 in Les Bidasses aux grandes manœuvres as 'Casting'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 28 1981
Poster of L'Avant Dernier
L'Avant Dernier
Luc Besson was 21 in L'Avant Dernier as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Lucy 2
Lucy 2
Luc Besson will be 65+ in Lucy 2 as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Titi l'extra-terrestre
Titi l'extra-terrestre
Luc Besson will be 65+ in Titi l'extra-terrestre as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of The Last Man
The Last Man
Luc Besson will be 65+ in The Last Man as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Dracula: A Love Tale
Dracula: A Love Tale
Luc Besson will be 65+ in Dracula: A Love Tale as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Playground
Playground
Luc Besson was 58+ in Playground as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 22 2017
Poster of Taken
Taken
Luc Besson was 57+ in Taken as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 27 2017
Poster of Taxi Brooklyn
Taxi Brooklyn
Luc Besson was 55+ in Taxi Brooklyn as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 14 2014
Poster of No Limit
No Limit
Luc Besson was 53+ in No Limit as 'Creator, Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 15 2012
Poster of Transporter: The Series
Transporter: The Series
Luc Besson was 53+ in Transporter: The Series as 'Writer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 25 2012