Benji Samit, 1984
Writers · January 1, 1984
Benji Samit
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Benji Samit is 42 years old, born January 1, 1984 in United States · Capricorn.
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About
Benji Samit is an American screenwriter and producer who co-wrote Pokémon Detective Pikachu with Dan Hernandez, Rob Letterman, Derek Connolly, and Nicole Perlman. Born in 1984, Samit and Hernandez formed a writing duo after meeting at Brown University, later earning recognition in Paste Magazine's top 28 comedy writers of 2018. They signed a long-term deal with 20th Century Fox Television in 2019 to develop animated and live-action series. A Capricorn, Samit channels the sign's collaborative discipline into blockbuster IP and episodic television.
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Biography
Benji Samit is an American screenwriter and producer born in 1984. He works as part of a writing duo with Dan Hernandez; the two met during their junior year at Brown University and have since become known for major film and television projects. Their most recognized work is Pokémon Detective Pikachu, which they co-wrote alongside Rob Letterman, Derek Connolly, and Nicole Perlman. On television, Samit and Hernandez have written for One Day at a Time, The Tick, Super Fun Night, and 1600 Penn. In 2018, they were named to Paste Magazine's list of the top 28 comedy writers. Their profile rose further when they signed a long-term development deal with 20th Century Fox Television in 2019, tasked with creating and producing both animated and live-action series. As a Capricorn, Samit embodies the archetype of disciplined collaboration—building sustainable creative partnerships and executive-level production deals over time. Screenwriters typically work across multiple mediums, from feature films to episodic television, balancing original concepts with adaptation work. Samit's career reflects that breadth, spanning comedy, blockbuster franchise work, and prestige television.
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Trivia
- Samit and writing partner Dan Hernandez met as juniors at Brown University, laying the foundation for a decades-long creative partnership.
- The duo co-wrote Pokémon Detective Pikachu with three other credited writers: Rob Letterman, Derek Connolly, and Nicole Perlman.
- Samit and Hernandez earned recognition from Paste Magazine as top 28 comedy writers in 2018, the same year they were ramping up their television output.
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Numerology
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Responsible and family-oriented. Benji Samit often anchor a fandom community and lean into projects with social or emotional weight.
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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 Benji Samit?
- Benji Samit is 42 years old (born January 1, 1984).
- When is Benji Samit's birthday?
- Benji Samit was born on January 1, 1984.
- What is Benji Samit's zodiac sign?
- Benji Samit is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1984.
- What is Benji Samit's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Benji Samit was born in 1984, the year of the Wood Rat.
- Where is Benji Samit from?
- Benji Samit is from United States.
- What does Benji Samit do?
- Benji Samit is a writer.
- Is Benji Samit still alive?
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