How old is Steven Spielberg?

Steven Allan Spielberg is one of the most influential and acclaimed filmmakers of modern cinema, widely recognized as a pioneer of the contemporary Hollywood era. Born in 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio, he grew up in a family of Orthodox Jewish immigrants from Western Ukraine. Fascinated by photography and storytelling from a young age, Spielberg began experimenting with filmmaking as a teenager, creating short films and honing his skills. 

His professional career took off in the 1970s with work on television projects, and his breakthrough came with the 1971 TV movie Duel. This was followed by films like Ace Eli and Rodger of the Skies and The Sugarland Express (with Goldie Hawn). In 1975, Jaws became a worldwide sensation, establishing Spielberg as a master of suspense and adventure. Among other famous movies of the director there are a series of Indiana Johns (created and produced with his friend George Lukas), E.T., The Jurassic Park, as well as the movies like The Color Purple (with Whoopi Goldberg), Empire of the Sun (with Christian Bale and John Malkovich), Shindler's List (with Liam Neeson), Amistad (with Morgan Freeman and Anthony Hopkins), Saving Private Ryan (with Tom Hanks and Matt Damon), Munich (with Daniel Craig), Lincoln, Bridges of Spies (with Tom Hanks), The Post (with Hanks and Meryl Streep). 

Spielberg is also a successful producer, with credits including Back to the Future and Men in Black. He has won two Academy Awards for Best Director. Married twice, he has seven children, including three adopted. An avid yachtsman, Steven Spielberg is also active in social and political causes, remaining a highly respected figure in both the arts and society.

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