Luc Besson
French filmmaker (born 1959)
1959 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
French filmmaker (born 1959)
Born
March 18, 1959
Age
~67 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, executive producer
FranceBorn in 15th arrondissement of Paris
1959
Born in 15th arrondissement of Paris (1959-03-18)
1983
AwardSitges Film Festival Best Director award
1998
AwardCésar Award for Best Director
2016
AwardInkpot Award
Present
Age ~67
About
Luc Paul Maurice Besson is a French filmmaker. He directed and produced the films Subway (1985), The Big Blue (1988), and La Femme Nikita (1990). Associated with the Cinéma du look film movement, he has been nominated for a César Award for Best Director and Best Picture for his films Léon: The Professional (1994) and The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999). He won Best Director and Best French Director for his sci-fi action film The Fifth Element (1997). He wrote and directed the sci-fi action film Lucy (2014), the space opera film Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017), Dogman (2023), and the fantasy romantic movie Dracula (2025).
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Who is Luc Besson?+
Luc Paul Maurice Besson is a French filmmaker. He directed and produced the films Subway (1985), The Big Blue (1988), and La Femme Nikita (1990). Associated with the Cinéma du look film movement, he has been nominated for a César Award for Best Director and Best Picture for his films Léon: The Profe
What does the name Luc mean?+
The name Luc means "Luke (biblical character). Etymology: From Lūcās, from Λουκᾶς.". It is of French origin.
When was Luc Besson born?+
Luc Besson was born on March 18, 1959.
Name Meaning
Luke (biblical character). Etymology: From Lūcās, from Λουκᾶς.
The name Luc is of French origin, meaning "Luke (biblical character). Etymology: From Lūcās, from Λουκᾶς.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Luc — March 18, 1959
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
Respect.
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