★ HOW OLD IS DAVID F. SANDBERG?
David F. Sandberg is 45 years old, born January 21, 1981 in SE · Aquarius.
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About
David F. Sandberg is a Swedish filmmaker who built a cult following by directing micro-budget horror shorts online before his feature debut went mainstream. Born in 1981, he gained prominence through his "ponysmasher" pseudonym, with Lights Out (2013) adapted into a 2016 feature film. Since then, he has directed Annabelle: Creation (2017), Shazam! (2019), and Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023). An Aquarius, Sandberg combines technical control—writing, directing, producing, editing, and scoring his early work—with blockbuster studio filmmaking.
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Biography
David Fredrik Sandberg is a Swedish filmmaker born on 21 January 1981. He emerged from the no-budget horror underground, writing, directing, producing, editing, and scoring short films under the online pseudonym "ponysmasher". His most recognized early work, Lights Out (2013), caught the attention of major studios and was adapted into a feature film in 2016, which marked Sandberg's directorial debut for cinema. Following that success, he has directed Annabelle: Creation (2017), the superhero blockbuster Shazam! (2019), its sequel Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023), and the 2025 video-game adaptation Until Dawn. As a screenwriter and actor, Sandberg operates across production roles typical of indie filmmakers who scale to studio work. An Aquarius born in January, Sandberg embodies the sign's innovative streak—his early DIY approach and technical mastery across multiple production disciplines foreshadowed his transition to major-studio franchises. Sweden produced this filmmaker during a generation when internet distribution democratized horror cinema.
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Trivia
- Released horror shorts under the online pseudonym "ponysmasher" before becoming a credited filmmaker.
- Lights Out (2013), his most popular short film, was adapted into a theatrical feature film in 2016, launching his feature directorial career.
- Maintains hands-on control across production: writing, directing, producing, editing, and scoring his early work.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. David F. Sandberg 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
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Rocky
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is David F. Sandberg?
- David F. Sandberg is 45 years old (born January 21, 1981).
- When is David F. Sandberg's birthday?
- David F. Sandberg was born on January 21, 1981.
- What is David F. Sandberg's zodiac sign?
- David F. Sandberg is a Aquarius, born January 21, 1981.
- What is David F. Sandberg's Chinese zodiac sign?
- David F. Sandberg was born in 1981, the year of the Metal Rooster.
- Where is David F. Sandberg from?
- David F. Sandberg is from SE.
- What does David F. Sandberg do?
- David F. Sandberg is a writer.
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