99 years ago today, on February 16, 1926 (January 4, 1926 in the lunar calendar), British film director Schlesinger was born. Schlesinger (1926~) Schlesinger, British film director. Born in London on February 16, 1926. Worked in theatre during his time at Oxford University. In 1957, he joined BBC Radio-TV as a director, hosting monthly series. In 1961, his documentary "Terminal" won an award at the Venice International Film Festival. In 1962, his feature film "Some Kind of Love" won the Grand Prix (Golden Bear) at the West Berlin International Film Festival. In 1965, his "Dear" won the New York Film Critics Association Award for Best Director. He won the 1969 Academy Award for Best Director and Best Picture for Midnight Cowboy directed in the United States. In 1971 he won the BAFTA Award for Best Director for "Sunday, Bloody Sunday". Shlesinger, also a famous British sports brand name logo is a leopard similar to Puma