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Known For
Director
Occupations
Executive producer, Screenwriter, Film director, Actor, Film editor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Nationality
Citizenship
France
Languages
English, French
Spouses
Anne Parillaud (1986-1991), Maïwenn (1992-1997), Milla Jovovich (1997-1999), Virginie Silla (2004)
Children
5 children: Juliette Besson, Mao Besson, Satine Besson, Shanna Besson, Talia Besson
Parents
Danièle Plane
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Name Origin
English < French
Popularity
Tier A -- 117,844 Wikipedia views/month
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Notable
117 total credits -- top 1% among A-tier people
Screen debut
Directed first film at age 21
Career
Career spanning 44 years (1981-2025)
Year context
Born in 1959 -- Cuban Revolution; Fidel Castro takes power; Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
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Innovation
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Giving
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (50)
Dracula
Producer, Director, Writer
Dogman
Director, Writer, Producer
Anna
Writer, Producer, Director
Renegades
Writer, Producer
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
Writer, Producer, Director
The Transporter Refueled
Writer, Producer
Taken 3
Writer, Producer
Un prince (presque) charmant
Writer, Producer
Taken 2
Writer, Producer
No Limit
Producer
AWARDS (4)
B
Inkpot Award
2016
WON
B
César Award for Best Director
1998
WON
B
Sitges Film Festival Best Director award
1983
WON
B
Cesar Awards
WON
Biography
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 in Paris, Besson spent his childhood traveling Europe with his parents and developing an enthusiasm for ocean diving, before an accident would push him toward the world of cinema. After taking odd jobs in the Parisian film scene of the time, Besson began writing stories that would eventually evolve into some of his greatest film successes: The Fifth Element and Le Grand Bleu.
In 1980 he founded his own production company, Les Films du Loup later Les Films du Dauphin, and later still EuropaCorp film company with his longtime collaborator, Pierre-Ange Le Poga. Besson's work stretches over twenty-six years and encompasses at least fifty-films.
Connections (14)
Married to
Maïwenn
Married to
Milla Jovovich
Founded
Storia Télévision
Founded
EuropaCorp
Founded by
EuropaCorp
Spouse of
Milla Jovovich
Spouse of
Virginie Silla
Parent of
Mao Besson
Parent of
Satine Besson
Parent of
Talia Besson
Parent of
Shanna Besson
Parent of
Juliette Besson
Child of
Danièle Plane
Spouse of
Maïwenn
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Luc Besson?
Luc Besson is 66 years old, born on .
Where was Luc Besson born?
Luc Besson was born in Paris, France.
What movies or shows has Luc Besson been in?
Luc Besson has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Dracula (2025), Dogman (2023), Anna (2019), Renegades (2017), Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017).
What is Luc Besson known for?
Luc Besson is primarily known as a director. 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…
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