Happy Birthday! Guillermo Del Toro Turns 51 Today

Happy birthday, Guillermo del Toro! The director is celebrating his 51st birthday today.

Known for his work on films such as Pan's Labyrinth, Pacific Rim, and the Hellboy series, del Toro has reason to celebrate this year! His latest film, Crimson Peak, starring Tom Hiddleston and Charlie Hunnam, opens in a few short weeks.

Del Toro began working on special effects when he was just eight years. He made his first short film, Doña Lupe, in 1085 and broke into the directing scene in America with 2002's Blade II.

Happy birthday, Guillermo del Toro! Best of luck with Crimson Peak!