Portrait of Luc Besson

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 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
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'.
Tue, Nov 05 2024
Poster of Weekend in Taipei
Weekend in Taipei
Luc Besson was
65 in Weekend in Taipei
as 'Producer, Writer'.
Thu, Sep 19 2024
Poster of Dogman
Dogman
Luc Besson was
64 in Dogman
as 'Director, Writer'.
Wed, Sep 27 2023
Poster of Arthur: Malediction
Arthur: Malediction
Luc Besson was
63 in Arthur: Malediction
as 'Producer, Writer'.
Wed, Jun 29 2022
Poster of Engagement
Engagement
Luc Besson was
60 in Engagement
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Nov 08 2019
Poster of Anna
Anna
Luc Besson was
60 in Anna
as 'Writer, Director, Producer'.
Wed, Jun 19 2019
Poster of Kursk
Kursk
Luc Besson was
59 in Kursk
as 'Executive Producer'.
Wed, Nov 07 2018
Poster of Taxi 5
Taxi 5
Luc Besson was
59 in Taxi 5
as 'Producer, Production Director, Scenario Writer'.
Sat, Apr 07 2018
Poster of Eva
Eva
Luc Besson was
58 in Eva
as 'Co-Producer'.
Wed, Mar 07 2018
Poster of Renegades
Renegades
Luc Besson was
58 in Renegades
as 'Producer, Writer'.
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'.
Thu, Jul 20 2017
Poster of The Warriors Gate
The Warriors Gate
Luc Besson was
57 in The Warriors Gate
as 'Writer'.
Fri, Nov 18 2016
Poster of Nine Lives
Nine Lives
Luc Besson was
57 in Nine Lives
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Aug 03 2016
Poster of The Transporter Refueled
The Transporter Refueled
Luc Besson was
56 in The Transporter Refueled
as 'Characters, Screenplay, Producer'.
Wed, Sep 02 2015
Poster of Taken 3
Taken 3
Luc Besson was
55 in Taken 3
as 'Producer, Screenplay, Characters'.
Tue, Dec 16 2014
Poster of Lucy
Lucy
Luc Besson was
55 in Lucy
as 'Writer, Director'.
Fri, Jul 25 2014
Poster of The Homesman
The Homesman
Luc Besson was
55 in The Homesman
as 'Producer'.
Sun, May 18 2014
Poster of Brick Mansions
Brick Mansions
Luc Besson was
55 in Brick Mansions
as 'Screenplay, Producer'.
Tue, Apr 22 2014
Poster of 3 Days to Kill
3 Days to Kill
Luc Besson was
54 in 3 Days to Kill
as 'Story, Screenplay, Producer'.
Fri, Feb 14 2014
Poster of The Family
The Family
Luc Besson was
54 in The Family
as 'Screenplay, Director, Producer'.
Fri, Sep 13 2013
Poster of Collision
Collision
Luc Besson was
53 in Collision
as 'Producer'.
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'.
Mon, Jan 07 2013
Poster of Taken 2
Taken 2
Luc Besson was
53 in Taken 2
as 'Producer, Screenplay, Writer'.
Thu, Sep 27 2012
Poster of Lockout
Lockout
Luc Besson was
53 in Lockout
as 'Writer, Executive Producer, Thanks'.
Thu, Apr 12 2012
Poster of Blind Man
Blind Man
Luc Besson was
52 in Blind Man
as 'Original Story, Producer'.
Tue, Mar 06 2012
Poster of The Lady
The Lady
Luc Besson was
52 in The Lady
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Nov 30 2011
Poster of The Source
The Source
Luc Besson was
52 in The Source
as 'Producer'.
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'.
Wed, Oct 12 2011
Poster of Colombiana
Colombiana
Luc Besson was
52 in Colombiana
as 'Screenplay, Producer'.
Wed, Jul 27 2011
Poster of Halal State Security
Halal State Security
Luc Besson was
51 in Halal State Security
as 'Producer'.
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 'Producer, Writer, Director'.
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'.
Fri, Apr 09 2010
Poster of 22 Bullets
22 Bullets
Luc Besson was
51 in 22 Bullets
as 'Co-Producer'.
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'.
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'.
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, Producer, Writer, Characters'.
Thu, Nov 26 2009
Poster of Home
Home
Luc Besson was
50 in Home
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Jun 03 2009
Poster of Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
Luc Besson was
50 in Hallelujah!
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Apr 29 2009
Poster of District 13: Ultimatum
District 13: Ultimatum
Luc Besson was
49 in District 13: Ultimatum
as 'Screenplay, Producer'.
Wed, Feb 18 2009
Poster of Staten Island
Staten Island
Luc Besson was
49 in Staten Island
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Feb 07 2009
Poster of Arthur, the 4D Adventure
Arthur, the 4D Adventure
Luc Besson was
49 in Arthur, the 4D Adventure
as 'Writer, Producer, Director, Original Film Writer'.
Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Transporter 3
Transporter 3
Luc Besson was
49 in Transporter 3
as 'Screenplay, Producer, Characters'.
Wed, Nov 26 2008
Poster of Taken
Taken
Luc Besson was
48 in Taken
as 'Screenplay, Producer'.
Mon, Feb 18 2008
Poster of The Secret
The Secret
Luc Besson was
48 in The Secret
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Oct 10 2007
Poster of Michou d'Auber
Michou d'Auber
Luc Besson was
47 in Michou d'Auber
as 'Executive Producer'.
Wed, Feb 28 2007
Poster of Taxi 4
Taxi 4
Luc Besson was
47 in Taxi 4
as 'Producer, Screenplay'.
Sat, Feb 10 2007
Poster of Arthur and the Invisibles
Arthur and the Invisibles
Luc Besson was
47 in Arthur and the Invisibles
as 'Writer, Director, Producer, Novel'.
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'.
Sat, Sep 09 2006
Poster of Bunker Paradise
Bunker Paradise
Luc Besson was
47 in Bunker Paradise
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Mar 22 2006
Poster of Bandidas
Bandidas
Luc Besson was
46 in Bandidas
as 'Writer, Producer'.
Wed, Jan 18 2006
Poster of Angel-A
Angel-A
Luc Besson was
46 in Angel-A
as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
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'.
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'.
Thu, Nov 17 2005
Poster of Black Box
Black Box
Luc Besson was
46 in Black Box
as 'Executive Producer'.
Wed, Nov 02 2005
Poster of Colour Me Kubrick
Colour Me Kubrick
Luc Besson was
46 in Colour Me Kubrick
as 'Executive Producer'.
Thu, Oct 06 2005
Poster of Revolver
Revolver
Luc Besson was
46 in Revolver
as 'Adaptation'.
Sun, Sep 11 2005
Poster of Transporter 2
Transporter 2
Luc Besson was
46 in Transporter 2
as 'Characters, Producer, Writer'.
Wed, Aug 03 2005
Poster of Au suivant !
Au suivant !
Luc Besson was
46 in Au suivant !
as 'Co-Producer'.
Wed, Jul 06 2005
Poster of Unleashed
Unleashed
Luc Besson was
45 in Unleashed
as 'Author, Producer'.
Wed, Feb 02 2005
Poster of District B13
District B13
Luc Besson was
45 in District B13
as 'Screenplay, Producer'.
Tue, Nov 09 2004
Poster of Taxi
Taxi
Luc Besson was
45 in Taxi
as 'Producer, Original Film Writer'.
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'.
Wed, Sep 08 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'.
Wed, Feb 18 2004
Poster of Michel Vaillant
Michel Vaillant
Luc Besson was
44 in Michel Vaillant
as 'Author'.
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'.
Fri, Jun 20 2003
Poster of The Chops
The Chops
Luc Besson was
44 in The Chops
as 'Producer'.
Wed, May 28 2003
Poster of I, Cesar
I, Cesar
Luc Besson was
44 in I, Cesar
as 'Co-Producer'.
Wed, Apr 09 2003
Poster of Taxi 3
Taxi 3
Luc Besson was
43 in Taxi 3
as 'Screenplay, Producer'.
Wed, Jan 29 2003
Poster of Ong-Bak
Ong-Bak
Luc Besson was
43 in Ong-Bak
as 'Executive Producer'.
Tue, Jan 21 2003
Poster of The Transporter
The Transporter
Luc Besson was
43 in The Transporter
as 'Screenplay, Producer'.
Wed, Oct 02 2002
Poster of Blanche
Blanche
Luc Besson was
43 in Blanche
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Sep 18 2002
Poster of Wasabi
Wasabi
Luc Besson was
42 in Wasabi
as 'Producer, Screenplay'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, May 02 2001
Poster of Yamakasi
Yamakasi
Luc Besson was
42 in Yamakasi
as 'Screenplay, Idea'.
Wed, Apr 04 2001
Poster of Exit
Exit
Luc Besson was
41 in Exit
as 'Associate Producer'.
Wed, Jul 12 2000
Poster of Bichhoo
Bichhoo
Luc Besson was
41 in Bichhoo
as 'Original Story'.
Fri, Jul 07 2000
Poster of The Dancer
The Dancer
Luc Besson was
41 in The Dancer
as 'Screenplay, Producer'.
Wed, Jun 07 2000
Poster of Taxi 2
Taxi 2
Luc Besson was
41 in Taxi 2
as 'Screenplay, Producer'.
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'.
Wed, Oct 27 1999
Poster of Taxi
Taxi
Luc Besson was
39 in Taxi
as 'Screenplay, Producer'.
Wed, Apr 08 1998
Poster of Nil by Mouth
Nil by Mouth
Luc Besson was
38 in Nil by Mouth
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Oct 10 1997
Poster of The Fifth Element
The Fifth Element
Luc Besson was
38 in The Fifth Element
as 'Director, Story, Screenplay'.
Fri, May 02 1997
Poster of Léon: The Professional
Léon: The Professional
Luc Besson was
35 in Léon: The Professional
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Wed, Sep 14 1994
Poster of The Lion Child
The Lion Child
Luc Besson was
34 in The Lion Child
as 'Executive Producer'.
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'.
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'.
Sat, Dec 12 1992
Poster of Arrête ton cinéma
Arrête ton cinéma
Luc Besson was
33 in Arrête ton cinéma
as 'Producer, Thanks'.
Sun, Oct 04 1992
Poster of Atlantis
Atlantis
Luc Besson was
32 in Atlantis
as 'Director, Editor, Cinematography'.
Wed, Aug 21 1991
Poster of Cold Moon
Cold Moon
Luc Besson was
32 in Cold Moon
as 'Producer'.
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'.
Wed, Feb 21 1990
Poster of Jeu de vilains
Jeu de vilains
Luc Besson was
29 in Jeu de vilains
as 'Producer'.
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'.
Tue, May 10 1988
Poster of Kamikaze
Kamikaze
Luc Besson was
27 in Kamikaze
as 'Writer, Producer'.
Wed, Dec 10 1986
Poster of Subway
Subway
Luc Besson was
26 in Subway
as 'Director, Producer, Scenario Writer, Dialogue, Screenplay'.
Wed, Apr 10 1985
Poster of The Last Battle
The Last Battle
Luc Besson was
24 in The Last Battle
as 'Writer, Director, Producer'.
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'.
Wed, Oct 28 1981
Poster of L'Avant Dernier
L'Avant Dernier
Luc Besson was
21 in L'Avant Dernier
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Lucy 2
Lucy 2
Luc Besson will be
65+ in Lucy 2
as 'Writer'.
Unreleased
Poster of Titi l'extra-terrestre
Titi l'extra-terrestre
Luc Besson will be
65+ in Titi l'extra-terrestre
as 'Screenplay'.
Unreleased
Poster of The Last Man
The Last Man
Luc Besson will be
65+ in The Last Man
as 'Director'.
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'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Playground
Playground
Luc Besson was
58+ in Playground
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 22 2017
Poster of Taken
Taken
Luc Besson was
57+ in Taken
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 27 2017
Poster of Taxi Brooklyn
Taxi Brooklyn
Luc Besson was
55+ in Taxi Brooklyn
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 14 2014
Poster of No Limit
No Limit
Luc Besson was
53+ in No Limit
as 'Creator, Writer'.
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'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 25 2012