Personal Info
Birth date
1959-03-18 (66 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Directing
Place of birth
Paris, France
Also known as
Люк Бессон
吕克·贝松
ลุก แบซง
リュック・ベッソン
뤼크 베송
لوك بيسون
뤽 베송
盧·貝松
لوک بسون
Luc Besson
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.
Filmography
Transporter: The Series
6.015
Overview:
The adventures of professional transporter Frank Martin, who can always be counted on to get the job done—discreetly. Operating in a seedy underworld of dangerous criminals and desperate players, his three rules are: Never change the deal, no names, and never open the package. Occasionally, complications arise and rules get broken.Taken
6.5
Overview:
The origin story of younger, hungrier, former Green Beret Bryan Mills as he deals with a personal tragedy that shakes his world. As he fights to overcome the incident and exact revenge, Mills is pulled into a career as a deadly CIA operative, a job that awakens his very particular, and very dangerous, set of skills.Taxi Brooklyn
5.576
Overview:
Caitlin "Cat" Sullivan is an NYPD detective working in Brooklyn. After her driving privileges are suspended, she relies on Leo Romba, a highly skilled Brooklyn cab driver from France. Leo becomes Cat's driver and a consultant on her cases. While solving crimes with Leo, Cat is also running her own unauthorized investigation into the death of her father, an NYPD detective thought to have been executed by the Capella crime family. In doing so, she clashes with her boss, Captain Baker, and her ex-husband Gregg, who has picked up the case for the FBI.No Limit
6.9
Overview:
A terminally ill French secret service agent is hired by Hydra, a mysterious black ops organization set up by the government, to fight crime by any means necessary and receive experimental treatment in return. Also, his daughter hates him.On n'est pas couché
5.2
Overview:
On n'est pas couché was a French talk show broadcast on France 2 on Saturdays at 11 p.m., hosted by Laurent Ruquier assisted by various columnists.Léon: The Professional
8.301
Overview:
Léon, the top hit man in New York, has earned a rep as an effective "cleaner". But when his next-door neighbors are wiped out by a loose-cannon DEA agent, he becomes the unwilling custodian of 12-year-old Mathilda. Before long, Mathilda's thoughts turn to revenge, and she considers following in Léon's footsteps.Lucy
6.464
Overview:
A woman, accidentally caught in a dark deal, turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic.James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
6.8
Overview:
Explore the evolution of sci-fi from its origins as a small genre with a cult following to the blockbuster pop-cultural phenomenon we know today. In each episode, James Cameron introduces one of the “Big Questions” that humankind has contemplated throughout the ages and reaches back into sci-fi’s past to better understand how our favorite films, TV shows, books, and video games were born.The Fifth Element
7.6
Overview:
In 2257, a taxi driver is unintentionally given the task of saving a young girl who is part of the key that will ensure the survival of humanity.Colombiana
6.631
Overview:
After witnessing her parents’ murder as a child in Bogota, Cataleya Restrepo grows up to be a stone-cold assassin. She works for her uncle as a hitman by day, but her personal time is spent engaging in vigilante murders that she hopes will lead her to her ultimate target: the mobster responsible for her parents' death.Taken
7.395
Overview:
Bryan Mills, a former government operative, is trying to reconnect with his teenage daughter Kim. After reluctantly agreeing with his ex-wife to let Kim go to Paris on vacation with a friend, his worst nightmare comes true. While on the phone with his daughter shortly after she arrives in Paris, she and her friend are abducted by a gang of human traffickers. Working against the clock, Bryan relies on his extensive training and skills to track down the ruthless gang that abducted her and launch a one-man war to rescue his daughter.Taken 3
6.259
Overview:
Ex-government operative Bryan Mills finds his life is shattered when he's falsely accused of a murder that hits close to home. As he's pursued by a savvy police inspector, Mills employs his particular set of skills to track the real killer and exact his unique brand of justice.Anna
6.705
Overview:
Beneath Anna Poliatova's striking beauty lies a secret that will unleash her indelible strength and skill to become one of the world's most feared government assassins.From Paris with Love
6.316
Overview:
James Reese has a good job as an ambassador's aid in France, but his real passion is a side gig—working in a minor role in the CIA. He would love to be a full-fledged agent and can't believe his luck when he lands an assignment with Charlie Wax. Trigger-happy Charlie soon has James crying for his desk job, but when he learns that the same guys they're trying to catch are after him, James realises that Charlie may be his only hope of survival.The Transporter
6.709
Overview:
Former Special Forces officer Frank Martin will deliver anything to anyone for the right price, and his no-questions-asked policy puts him in high demand. But when he realizes his latest cargo is alive, it sets in motion a dangerous chain of events. The bound and gagged Lai is being smuggled to France by a shady American businessman, and Frank works to save her as his own illegal activities are uncovered by a French detective.Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
6.6
Overview:
In the 28th century, Valerian and Laureline are special operatives charged with keeping order throughout the human territories. On assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two undertake a mission to Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis where species from across the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence, and cultures. At the center of Alpha is a mysterious dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.Weekend in Taipei
6.219
Overview:
A former DEA agent and a former undercover operative revisit their romance during a fateful weekend in Taipei, unaware of the dangerous consequences of their past.Taken 2
6.361
Overview:
In Istanbul, retired CIA operative Bryan Mills and his wife are taken hostage by the father of a kidnapper Mills killed while rescuing his daughter.Transporter 2
6.309
Overview:
Professional driver, and former Special Forces officer, Frank Martin is living in Miami, where he is temporarily filling in for a friend as the chauffeur for a government narcotics control policy director and his family. The young boy in the family is targeted for kidnapping, and Frank immediately becomes involved in protecting the child and exposing the kidnappers.Ong Bak
7.129
Overview:
When the head of a statue sacred to a village is stolen, a young martial artist goes to the big city and finds himself taking on the underworld to retrieve it.Taxi
6.709
Overview:
In Marseilles a skilled pizza delivery boy Daniel who drives a scooter finally has his dreams come true. He gets a taxi license. Caught by the police for a huge speed infraction, he will help Emilien, a loser inspector who can't drive, on the track of German bank robbers, so he doesn't lose his license and his dream job.Acting
2023The Family as Self
2022Mostra, Venise (1 Episode) as Self - "Tapis Rouge" Guest
2018James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction (1 Episode) as Self
2017Valérian, histoire d'une création as Self
2011Belmondo, itinéraire... as Self
2006On n'est pas couché (1 Episode) as Self - Guest
2000Taxi 2 as Boat Owner (uncredited)
1998Vivement dimanche (3 Episodes) as Self
1994NeXt (1 Episode) as Self
1990Stars 90 (2 Episodes) as Self
1990Au coeur de Nikita as Self
1988The Big Blue as Blond Diver (uncredited)
1985Victoires de la musique (1 Episode) as Self
1985Subway as The Subway Driver (uncredited)
1982Champs-Elysées (1 Episode) as Self
1974Spécial cinéma (2 Episodes) as Self
Writing
TBAThe Last Man ... Screenplay
TBAPlayground ... Idea
TBALucy 2 ... Writer
TBATiti l'extra-terrestre ... Screenplay
2025Dracula ... Screenplay
2025June and John ... Writer
2024Weekend in Taipei ... Writer
2023Dogman ... Writer
2022Arthur: Malediction ... Writer
2019Anna ... Writer
2018Taxi 5 ... Scenario Writer
2017Renegades ... Writer
2017Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets ... Writer
2017Taken (10 Episodes) ... Writer
2016The Warriors Gate ... Writer
2015The Transporter Refueled ... Screenplay, Characters
2014Taken 3 ... Screenplay, Characters
2014Lucy ... Screenplay
2014Brick Mansions ... Screenplay
2014Taxi Brooklyn (12 Episodes) ... Writer
20143 Days to Kill ... Screenplay, Story
2013The Family ... Screenplay
2013A Prince (almost) Charming ... Writer
2013Transporter: The Series (12 Episodes) ... Writer
2012No Limit (14 Episodes) ... Writer
2012Taken 2 ... Screenplay, Writer
2012Lockout ... Writer
2012Blind Man ... Original Story
2011Colombiana ... Screenplay
2010Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds ... Writer
2010The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec ... Screenplay
2010From Paris with Love ... Story
2009Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard ... Writer, Characters
2009District 13: Ultimatum ... Screenplay
2009Arthur, the 4D Adventure ... Original Film Writer, Writer
2008Transporter 3 ... Screenplay, Characters
2008Taken ... Writer
2007Taxi 4 ... Screenplay
2006Arthur and the Invisibles ... Novel, Writer
2006Bandidas ... Writer
2005Angel-A ... Screenplay
2005Revolver ... Adaptation
2005Transporter 2 ... Characters, Writer
2005Unleashed ... Author
2004District B13 ... Screenplay
2004Taxi ... Original Film Writer
2004Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse ... Writer
2003Michel Vaillant ... Screenplay
2003Fan-Fan the Tulip ... Writer
2003Taxi 3 ... Screenplay
2002The Transporter ... Screenplay
2001Wasabi ... Screenplay
2001Kiss of the Dragon ... Screenplay
2001Yamakasi ... Screenplay, Idea
2000Bichhoo ... Original Story
2000The Dancer ... Screenplay
2000Taxi 2 ... Screenplay
1999The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc ... Screenplay
1998Taxi ... Screenplay
1997The Fifth Element ... Screenplay, Story
1994Léon: The Professional ... Screenplay
1993Point of No Return ... Original Story
1990La Femme Nikita ... Writer
1988The Big Blue ... Story, Screenplay
1986Kamikaze ... Writer
1985Subway ... Dialogue, Scenario Writer, Screenplay
1983The Last Battle ... Writer
1981The Penultimate ... Writer
Production
TBADown the Arm of God ... Producer
2025Dracula ... Producer
2025June and John ... Producer
2024Donald Trump, Dieu et les siens ... Producer
2024Weekend in Taipei ... Producer
2022Arthur: Malediction ... Producer
2019Engagement ... Executive Producer
2019Anna ... Producer
2018Kursk ... Executive Producer
2018Taxi 5 ... Producer, Production Director
2018Eva ... Co-Producer
2017Renegades ... Producer
2017Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets ... Producer
2016Nine Lives ... Producer
2015The Transporter Refueled ... Producer
2014Taken 3 ... Producer
2014The Homesman ... Producer
2014Brick Mansions ... Producer
20143 Days to Kill ... Producer
2013The Family ... Producer
2013Collision ... Producer
2012Taken 2 ... Producer
2012Lockout ... Executive Producer
2012Blind Man ... Producer
2011The Lady ... Producer
2011The Source ... Producer
2011A Monster in Paris ... Co-Producer
2011Colombiana ... Producer
2011Halal State Security ... Producer
2010Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds ... Producer
2010The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec ... Producer
201022 Bullets ... Co-Producer
2010I Love You Phillip Morris ... Executive Producer
2009Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard ... Producer
2009Home ... Producer
2009Hallelujah! ... Producer
2009District 13: Ultimatum ... Producer
2009Staten Island ... Producer
2009Arthur, the 4D Adventure ... Producer
2008Transporter 3 ... Producer
2008Taken ... Producer
2007The Secret ... Producer
2007Michou d'Auber ... Executive Producer
2007Taxi 4 ... Producer
2006Arthur and the Invisibles ... Producer
2006Love and Other Disasters ... Executive Producer
2006Bunker Paradise ... Producer
2006Bandidas ... Producer
2005Angel-A ... Producer
2005The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada ... Producer
2005Black Box ... Executive Producer
2005Colour Me Kubrick ... Executive Producer
2005Transporter 2 ... Producer
2005Au suivant ! ... Co-Producer
2005Unleashed ... Producer
2004District B13 ... Producer
2004Taxi ... Producer
2004The Story Of My Life ... Producer
2004In Your Image ... Associate Producer
2004Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse ... Producer
2003Fan-Fan the Tulip ... Producer
2003The Chops ... Producer
2003I, Cesar ... Co-Producer
2003Taxi 3 ... Producer
2003Ong Bak ... Executive Producer
2002The Transporter ... Producer
2002Blanche ... Producer
2001Wasabi ... Producer
2001Kiss of the Dragon ... Producer
2000Exit ... Associate Producer
2000The Dancer ... Producer
2000Taxi 2 ... Producer
1999The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc ... Producer
1998Taxi ... Producer
1997Nil by Mouth ... Producer
1993The Lion Child ... Executive Producer
1992Arrête ton cinéma ... Producer
1991Cold Moon ... Producer
1990La Femme Nikita ... Co-Producer
1988Jeu de vilains ... Producer
1988The Big Blue ... Co-Producer
1986Kamikaze ... Producer
1985Subway ... Producer
1983The Last Battle ... Producer
1981Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers ... Casting
1981The Penultimate ... Producer
Directing
TBAThe Last Man ... Director
2025Dracula ... Director
2025June and John ... Director
2023Dogman ... Director
2019Anna ... Director
2017Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets ... Director
2014Lucy ... Director
2013The Family ... Director
2011The Lady ... Director
2010Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds ... Director
2010The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec ... Director
2009Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard ... Director
2009Arthur, the 4D Adventure ... Director
2006Arthur and the Invisibles ... Director
2005Angel-A ... Director
2005Le court des grands ... Director
2001Mylene Farmer: Music Videos II & III ... Director
1999The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc ... Director
1997The Fifth Element ... Director
1994Léon: The Professional ... Director
1992Mylène Farmer: My Soul is Slashed ... Director
1991Atlantis ... Director
1990La Femme Nikita ... Director
1988The Big Blue ... Director
1985Subway ... Director
1983The Last Battle ... Director
1981The Penultimate ... Director
Crew
2012No Limit (22 Episodes) ... Creator
2012Lockout ... Thanks
1992Arrête ton cinéma ... Thanks
1991Atlantis ... Cinematography
Editing
1991Atlantis ... Editor