Brin-Jonathan Butler, 1979
Writers · January 1, 1979
Brin-Jonathan Butler
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Brin-Jonathan Butler is 47 years old, born January 1, 1979 · Capricorn.
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About
Brin-Jonathan Butler writes across genres—journalism, podcasts, books, film—with work spanning Harper's, Vice, ESPN The Magazine, and The Paris Review. Born 1979, he authored A Cuban Boxer's Journey (2014), The Domino Diaries (2015), and The Grandmaster: Magnus Carlsen and the Match That Made Chess Great Again (2018), the last longlisted for the RBC Taylor Prize. His documentary Split Decision examines Cuban-American relations. Capricorn.
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Biography
Brin-Jonathan Butler is a freelance journalist, filmmaker, and podcaster whose byline appears across major outlets including Harper's, The Paris Review, Vice, ESPN The Magazine, The Daily Beast, and Salon.com. He has published three books: A Cuban Boxer's Journey (2014), The Domino Diaries (2015), and The Grandmaster: Magnus Carlsen and the Match That Made Chess Great Again (2018). The Grandmaster was longlisted for the 2020 RBC Taylor Prize, marking recognition for his narrative non-fiction. Butler also hosts the podcast Tourist Information and works as an Amazon interviewer. His forthcoming documentary film, Split Decision, focuses on Cuban-American relations. Born in 1979, Butler embodies Life Path 1 energy—pioneering and independent—reflected in his willingness to move between disciplines: journalism, book authorship, audio, and film. As a screenwriter and filmmaker, he shapes stories across mediums.
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Trivia
- His book The Grandmaster: Magnus Carlsen and the Match That Made Chess Great Again was longlisted for the 2020 RBC Taylor Prize, a major Canadian non-fiction award.
- Butler works as both a freelance journalist and an Amazon interviewer, bridging media and streaming platforms.
- He hosts the podcast Tourist Information, expanding his reach beyond print and film.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Brin-Jonathan Butler tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian MayPig · 1947
- RockyRabbit · 1999
CHALLENGING
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Tian Xiwei
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Frequently asked
- How old is Brin-Jonathan Butler?
- Brin-Jonathan Butler is 47 years old (born January 1, 1979).
- When is Brin-Jonathan Butler's birthday?
- Brin-Jonathan Butler was born on January 1, 1979.
- What is Brin-Jonathan Butler's zodiac sign?
- Brin-Jonathan Butler is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1979.
- What is Brin-Jonathan Butler's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Brin-Jonathan Butler was born in 1979, the year of the Earth Goat.
- What does Brin-Jonathan Butler do?
- Brin-Jonathan Butler is a writer.
- Is Brin-Jonathan Butler still alive?
- Yes — Brin-Jonathan Butler is alive and 47 years old.
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