★ HOW OLD IS DEAN DEBLOIS?
Dean DeBlois is 56 years old, born June 7, 1970 in CA · Gemini.
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About
Dean DeBlois built a franchise empire animating dragons and misfits. Born in Canada on June 7, 1970, he co-wrote and directed Lilo & Stitch (2002) with Chris Sanders for Disney, then shepherded the How to Train Your Dragon series (2010–2019) at DreamWorks. He also directed Heima (2007), a documentary about Icelandic band Sigur Rós. A Gemini screenwriter, he's now remaking How to Train Your Dragon in live action (2025).
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Biography
Dean DeBlois co-wrote and directed Lilo & Stitch (2002) with Chris Sanders for Walt Disney Animation Studios, launching one of the studio's most beloved franchises. He then moved to DreamWorks to helm the How to Train Your Dragon film series (2010–2019), collaborating with Sanders on the first installment. DeBlois also stepped outside animation to direct Heima (2007), a documentary capturing Icelandic band Sigur Rós. In 2025, he returned to the How to Train Your Dragon universe to write and direct a live-action remake. Born June 7, 1970, in Canada, DeBlois is a Gemini, a sign associated with versatility and communication—traits evident in his range across animation, live action, and documentary. As a screenwriter and filmmaker, he straddles commercial studio work and independent documentary practice, moving fluidly between genres. His career spans multiple decades in North American film production.
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Trivia
- Lilo & Stitch (2002), co-written and directed with Chris Sanders, was nominated for an Academy Award.
- The How to Train Your Dragon films DeBlois directed span 2010 to 2019 at DreamWorks Animation.
- Heima (2007), his documentary about Sigur Rós, marked his foray outside animated feature filmmaking.
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Numerology
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The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Dean DeBlois 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
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Dean DeBlois?
- Dean DeBlois is 56 years old (born June 7, 1970).
- When is Dean DeBlois's birthday?
- Dean DeBlois was born on June 7, 1970.
- What is Dean DeBlois's zodiac sign?
- Dean DeBlois is a Gemini, born June 7, 1970.
- What is Dean DeBlois's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Dean DeBlois was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Dean DeBlois from?
- Dean DeBlois is from CA.
- What does Dean DeBlois do?
- Dean DeBlois is a writer.
- Is Dean DeBlois still alive?
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