Derek Connolly, 1976
Writers · January 1, 1976
Derek Connolly
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Derek Connolly is 50 years old, born January 1, 1976 in United States · Capricorn.
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About
Derek Connolly scripted the Jurassic World and Kong: Skull Island blockbusters that defined 2010s blockbuster spectacle. Born in 1976, the American screenwriter and film producer has balanced franchise tentpoles with indie genre work like Safety Not Guaranteed. A Capricorn, Connolly's career spans studio behemoths to passion projects.
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Biography
Derek Connolly is an American screenwriter and film producer born around 1976. He rose to prominence writing Jurassic World in 2015, followed by Kong: Skull Island in 2017 and Detective Pikachu in 2019—three of the decade's most commercially successful films. Beyond blockbusters, Connolly has written critically acclaimed genre work, including the time-travel indie Safety Not Guaranteed in 2012 and the thriller Deep Cover, released in 2025. He also drafted an original Star Wars screenplay, Duel of the Fates, which was reworked into Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. As a screenwriter, Connolly balances high-concept studio productions with smaller, character-driven stories. Born a Capricorn, his life-path number is 7, a numerological signature often linked to introspection and intellectual depth—fitting for a writer navigating both mass-audience spectacle and niche genre cinema. His work reflects a commitment to adapting existing intellectual property while occasionally developing original material for major studios.
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Trivia
- Connolly wrote an original Star Wars screenplay titled Duel of the Fates that was never produced; its narrative elements were later incorporated into Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
- Three of his screenwriting credits—Jurassic World, Kong: Skull Island, and Detective Pikachu—are among the highest-grossing films of their respective years.
- He has written both studio blockbusters and indie genre films, including the critically acclaimed Safety Not Guaranteed.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Derek Connolly release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl Boucher
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Frequently asked
- How old is Derek Connolly?
- Derek Connolly is 50 years old (born January 1, 1976).
- When is Derek Connolly's birthday?
- Derek Connolly was born on January 1, 1976.
- What is Derek Connolly's zodiac sign?
- Derek Connolly is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1976.
- What is Derek Connolly's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Derek Connolly was born in 1976, the year of the Fire Dragon.
- Where is Derek Connolly from?
- Derek Connolly is from United States.
- What does Derek Connolly do?
- Derek Connolly is a writer.
- Is Derek Connolly still alive?
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