Martin Scorsese, who was born on this day in 1942, is widely regarded as one of the most important filmmakers in cinematic history. He made a huge impact on American film with his unique storytelling and visual style, which he used to explore the human condition in profound depth.

In the midst of the roughness and intensity of urban life, Scorsese was born and reared in New York City's Little Italy to Italian-American parents. His filmmaking style was strongly impacted by his surroundings. Instead of entering the priesthood, he decided to pursue his interest in storytelling by attending New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and majoring in film.

Scorsese's trademark style and themes include fast-paced camera work, emotionally charged acting, and a vivid sense of location. He is known for his realistic explorations of crime, guilt, atonement, and the tension between one's true self and one's public persona.

The range of Scorsese's storytelling ability is on display throughout his filmography, which includes such classics as "Mean Streets" (1973), "Goodfellas" (1990), and "The Wolf of Wall Street" (2013). After multiple nominations, he won the Academy Award for Best Director for "The Departed" in 2007. Ten Oscars were up for grabs because of his film "The Irishman" (2019).

Scorsese has left behind an indelible mark on the film industry. He has been lauded for his extensive knowledge of cinema and his work to preserve film through the Film Foundation. His movies have been influential on other directors because of their fearless examination of multifaceted personalities and the social environments in which they exist.