David Self, 1970
Writers · January 8, 1970
David Self
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David Self is 56 years old, born January 8, 1970 in United States · Capricorn.
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About
David Self crafted screenplays for three landmark horror and crime thrillers: The Haunting (1999), Road to Perdition (2002), and The Wolfman (2010). Born in the US in 1970, Self established himself as a screenwriter across genres, from supernatural scares to period crime dramas. As a Capricorn, he brings disciplined structure to narrative tension.
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Biography
David Self wrote the screenplays for The Haunting (1999), Road to Perdition (2002), and The Wolfman (2010)—three films that define his range across horror, crime drama, and monster cinema. Born January 8, 1970, in the US, Self developed a screenwriting career rooted in high-concept material and genre-specific craft. As a screenwriter, Self participates in the collaborative filmmaking process, translating source material and original concepts into shooting scripts for directors and actors. His life-path number is 8, traditionally associated with material mastery and structured vision—apt for a writer who has repeatedly shaped studio productions. Self's Capricorn birth date aligns with the sign's reputation for disciplined ambition and long-term project commitment.
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Trivia
- Self wrote the screenplay for Road to Perdition (2002), directed by Sam Mendes and starring Tom Hanks and Paul Newman.
- The Haunting (1999), based on Shirley Jackson's novel, was Self's breakout screenwriting credit.
- Self adapted The Wolfman (2010) for director Joe Johnston, starring Benicio Del Toro.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. David Self extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
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Frequently asked
- How old is David Self?
- David Self is 56 years old (born January 8, 1970).
- When is David Self's birthday?
- David Self was born on January 8, 1970.
- What is David Self's zodiac sign?
- David Self is a Capricorn, born January 8, 1970.
- What is David Self's Chinese zodiac sign?
- David Self was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is David Self from?
- David Self is from United States.
- What does David Self do?
- David Self is a writer.
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