Adam Herz, 1972
Writers · September 10, 1972
Adam Herz
★ HOW OLD IS ADAM HERZ?
Adam Herz is 53 years old, born September 10, 1972 in United States · Virgo.
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About
Adam Herz wrote American Pie, the teen comedy that defined '90s cinema. Born in the US in 1972, he penned the script—originally called East Great Falls High—during a winter ski trip in 1998, drawing from his high school years in East Grand Rapids, Michigan. The script sold for $650,000 in 1999. As a Virgo, Herz channels detail-oriented precision into character-driven comedy.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Adam Herz is an American screenwriter and producer born September 10, 1972. His breakthrough script, American Pie, began as East Great Falls High, written over a winter ski vacation in 1998. The screenplay drew directly from his high school experience in East Grand Rapids, Michigan, and sold for $650,000 in 1999, becoming a cultural touchstone. Beyond that franchise, Herz created Bad Intentions, an 8-episode high school comedy ordered by POP TV in July 2019; the show was cancelled before production commenced due to budget cuts. Screenwriters craft dialogue, structure, and character arcs that anchor film and television narratives. Herz's Virgo sun (born September 10) aligns with the sign's reputation for meticulous storytelling and grounded observation. His life-path number 11 suggests a visionary orientation toward creative expression. He holds US citizenship.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Herz spent his high school years in East Grand Rapids, Michigan, experiences that would become the blueprint for American Pie. In 1998, during a winter ski vacation, he wrote East Great Falls High—the screenplay that would eventually become the film. The script circulated before selling in 1999 for $650,000.
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Trivia
- American Pie's original title was East Great Falls High, written during a ski trip.
- The screenplay sold for $650,000 in 1999.
- POP TV ordered Bad Intentions in July 2019, but the show was cancelled before filming began.
- Herz is Jewish.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Lindsay CollinsDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
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Frequently asked
- How old is Adam Herz?
- Adam Herz is 53 years old (born September 10, 1972).
- When is Adam Herz's birthday?
- Adam Herz was born on September 10, 1972.
- What is Adam Herz's zodiac sign?
- Adam Herz is a Virgo, born September 10, 1972.
- What is Adam Herz's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Adam Herz was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Adam Herz from?
- Adam Herz is from United States.
- What does Adam Herz do?
- Adam Herz is a writer.
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