Craig Mazin, 1971
Writers · April 8, 1971
Craig Mazin
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Craig Mazin is 55 years old, born April 8, 1971 in United States · Aries.
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About
Craig Mazin pivoted from comedy screenwriting to prestige HBO drama, creating the Emmy-winning miniseries Chernobyl and co-creating The Last of Us with Neil Druckmann. Born in 1971, the American screenwriter and director spent the early 2000s writing blockbuster comedies like Scary Movie 3 and The Hangover Part II before his shift to historical and post-apocalyptic storytelling. Aries energy: bold reinvention.
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Biography
Craig Mazin is an American screenwriter and director born in 1971. He rose to prominence writing comedy films throughout the 2000s and early 2010s, penning Scary Movie 3 (2003), Scary Movie 4 (2006), Superhero Movie (2008), The Hangover Part II (2011), and Identity Thief (2013). His career shifted dramatically when he created, wrote, and produced the HBO miniseries Chernobyl (2019), earning Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing and Outstanding Limited Series. He then co-created and co-wrote The Last of Us (2023–present) with Naughty Dog studio head Neil Druckmann for HBO, adapting the video game into a post-apocalyptic drama. As a screenwriter and director, Mazin works across television and film, balancing commercial comedy with prestige limited series. An Aries born in April, his career reflects the sign's signature boldness in reinvention—moving from high-volume comedy work to singular, acclaimed dramatic projects. His life-path number 3 suggests creative expression and communication, traits evident in his ability to adapt existing IP (video games, real events) into compelling original screenplays.
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Trivia
- Mazin wrote all four Scary Movie sequels alongside his comedy film work in the 2000s.
- Chernobyl, his directorial and writing debut in prestige television, won him dual Emmy Awards in the same year.
- The Last of Us marks his second major HBO collaboration, this time as co-creator and executive producer rather than sole showrunner.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Craig Mazin gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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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
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- RockyRabbit · 1999
- Pop SmokeRabbit · 1999
- Rob KardashianRabbit · 1987
CHALLENGING
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Taylor Swift
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Frequently asked
- How old is Craig Mazin?
- Craig Mazin is 55 years old (born April 8, 1971).
- When is Craig Mazin's birthday?
- Craig Mazin was born on April 8, 1971.
- What is Craig Mazin's zodiac sign?
- Craig Mazin is a Aries, born April 8, 1971.
- What is Craig Mazin's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Craig Mazin was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Craig Mazin from?
- Craig Mazin is from United States.
- What does Craig Mazin do?
- Craig Mazin is a writer.
- Is Craig Mazin still alive?
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