Barry Hutchison, 1978
Writers · January 6, 1978
Barry Hutchison
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Barry Hutchison is 48 years old, born January 6, 1978 · Capricorn.
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About
Barry Hutchison writes children's books, screenplays, and Scottish crime novels under a pen name. Born in Scotland in 1978, he penned series adaptations for Egmont Press—Beastly, Ben 10, and Ben 10: Alien Force—before signing a six-book deal with HarperCollins. In 2013, he wrote 36 episodes of Bottom Knocker Street, a CITV comedy. Since 2019, he's released crime novels as JD Kirk. A Capricorn with life-path number 5.
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Biography
Barry Hutchison is a screenwriter and children's author from Scotland. Born January 6, 1978, he built his early reputation writing novels for Egmont Press's 2Heads imprint, including adaptations of Beastly and the Ben 10 franchise. In 2008, HarperCollins signed him to a six-book contract. His television work includes 36 episodes of Bottom Knocker Street, a CITV comedy starring Phill Jupitus, which aired in 2013. Hutchison pivoted to adult fiction in 2019, launching a Scottish crime novel series under the pen name JD Kirk. As a Capricorn born on January 6, he embodies the sign's discipline and methodical approach to craft. Life-path number 5 suggests adaptability and creative reinvention—a pattern visible in his genre shifts from children's media to crime fiction. He lives in Fort William in the Highlands with his wife, Fiona, and their two children.
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Trivia
- Wrote 36 episodes of Bottom Knocker Street for CITV, a children's comedy starring comedian Phill Jupitus.
- Signed a six-book contract with HarperCollins in 2008 for children's novels.
- Publishes Scottish crime fiction under the pen name JD Kirk, starting in 2019.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Barry Hutchison reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Barry Hutchison?
- Barry Hutchison is 48 years old (born January 6, 1978).
- When is Barry Hutchison's birthday?
- Barry Hutchison was born on January 6, 1978.
- What is Barry Hutchison's zodiac sign?
- Barry Hutchison is a Capricorn, born January 6, 1978.
- What is Barry Hutchison's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Barry Hutchison was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- What does Barry Hutchison do?
- Barry Hutchison is a writer.
- Is Barry Hutchison still alive?
- Yes — Barry Hutchison is alive and 48 years old.
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