Ariel Schulman, 1981
Writers · October 2, 1981
Ariel Schulman
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Ariel Schulman is 44 years old, born October 2, 1981 in United States · Libra.
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About
Ariel Schulman is an American filmmaker and actor born in 1981. He starred in, produced, and directed the 2010 documentary Catfish, then co-directed the Paranormal Activity sequels (2011–2012) alongside Henry Joost. He later co-directed Nerve (2016) and Project Power (2020). As a Libra, Schulman brings collaborative energy to his work across documentaries and genre features.
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Biography
Ariel Schulman is an American filmmaker and actor. Born October 2, 1981, Schulman starred in, produced, and directed the 2010 documentary Catfish, which launched him into independent film prominence. He then pivoted to horror franchises, co-directing Paranormal Activity 3 (2011) and Paranormal Activity 4 (2012) with frequent collaborator Henry Joost. The pair continued their partnership on the action thriller Nerve (2016) and the superhero film Project Power (2020). As a screenwriter and actor, Schulman has worked across documentary, horror, and mainstream thriller genres. His life-path number 22 [birth] suggests a master builder archetype — evident in his role constructing narratives across formats. Born under Libra [birth], he channels that sign's collaborative impulse through recurring partnerships with Joost and ensemble-driven storytelling. Based in the US, Schulman remains active in film direction and production.
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Trivia
- Catfish (2010), the documentary Schulman starred in and directed, explored online identity and became a cultural touchstone for internet-era deception narratives.
- Schulman co-directed four theatrical releases with Henry Joost between 2011 and 2020, establishing one of contemporary horror and genre cinema's consistent creative partnerships.
- He transitioned from the found-footage aesthetic of the Paranormal Activity sequels to big-budget action (Project Power, 2020) and online thriller frameworks (Nerve, 2016).
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Builder
22 is 4 amplified. Builders of large, structural things — institutions, festivals, multi-decade catalogs.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Rocky
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- How old is Ariel Schulman?
- Ariel Schulman is 44 years old (born October 2, 1981).
- When is Ariel Schulman's birthday?
- Ariel Schulman was born on October 2, 1981.
- What is Ariel Schulman's zodiac sign?
- Ariel Schulman is a Libra, born October 2, 1981.
- What is Ariel Schulman's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Ariel Schulman was born in 1981, the year of the Metal Rooster.
- Where is Ariel Schulman from?
- Ariel Schulman is from United States.
- What does Ariel Schulman do?
- Ariel Schulman is a writer.
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