How old is Doug Liman?

Doug Liman is 60 years old (born July 24, 1965).

Is Doug Liman still alive?

Yes, Doug Liman is still alive as of 2026, aged 60.

Where is Doug Liman from?

Doug Liman is from New York City, New York, USA, United States.

What generation is Doug Liman?

Doug Liman is a Generation X, born in 1965.

Doug Liman

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Doug Liman stands as a defining figure among American Directors of the Generation X.

Douglas Eric Liman (/ˈlaɪmən/; born July 24, 1965) is an American film director and producer. He is known for directing the films Swingers (1996), Go (1999), The Bourne Identity (2002), Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), Jumper (2008), Edge of Tomorrow (2014), American Made (2017), and Road House (2024). Most of his career has been associated with the production company Hypnotic. He is co-owner with Dave Bartis, whom he met as an undergraduate at Brown University. They co-founded Brown Television (BTV) a

"Liman's career truly soared with 'The Bourne Identity,' where his gritty, hand-held style redefined the spy thriller." — About Doug Liman

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Born

Years in career42 years active

July 24th, 1965

Birthplace

New York City, New York, USA

Known for

🎬 Director

Nationality

United States

Generation

Generation X

Career

42 years

Region

North America

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How Doug Liman compares to other Directors

🎂Doug Liman is 4 years younger than the average Director

Metric	Doug Liman	Avg Director	Difference
Age	60	64	-4 yrs
Career length	42 yrs	~35 yrs	+7 yrs
Based on 249 Director profiles in our database

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Facts about Doug Liman

Did you know?

Did you know that Doug Liman is slated to direct a feature film partially shot in actual outer space aboard the International Space Station?

5 Lesser-known facts

His father, Arthur L. Liman, was a prominent lawyer who served as chief counsel for the Iran-Contra hearings.
He began making short films in high school and studied at the International Center of Photography before film school.
Liman often operates the camera himself on his films, even large studio productions, to maintain a hands-on feel.
He famously clashed with Universal Pictures over creative control during the production of The Bourne Identity.
He co-founded Brown Television (BTV) at Brown University with Dave Bartis, his future Hypnotic partner.

Career highlight

Liman's career truly soared with 'The Bourne Identity,' where his gritty, hand-held style redefined the spy thriller. This groundbreaking approach established his reputation for innovative, character-driven action, influencing countless films.

Legacy

Liman's legacy is marked by his kinetic filmmaking style and ability to infuse big-budget action with an indie sensibility, consistently pushing genre boundaries.