Derek Mears, 1972
Writers · April 29, 1972
Derek Mears
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Derek Mears is 54 years old, born April 29, 1972 in United States · Taurus.
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About
Derek Mears turned grotesque creature roles into a horror-film fixture, most famous for wielding a machete as Jason Voorhees in the 2009 Friday the 13th reboot. Born April 29, 1972, in the US, the actor and stuntman has since carved out a steady career in sci-fi and horror—Predators, Alita: Battle Angel, and the DC series Swamp Thing among his credits. A Taurus [birth fact], he thrives in roles that demand physical presence over dialogue.
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Biography
Derek Mears is an American actor and stuntman specializing in horror and science-fiction. Born April 29, 1972, he gained mainstream recognition for playing Jason Voorhees in the 2009 Friday the 13th reboot—a role that cemented his reputation for embodying grotesque, physically demanding characters. His film resume spans The Hills Have Eyes 2 (2007), Predators (2010), Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011), Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013), and Alita: Battle Angel (2019). On television, he headlined the DC Universe's Swamp Thing series in 2019, taking the title role. As an actor and screenwriter, Mears often appears in ensemble casts where his stunt background and willingness to undergo prosthetic transformation set him apart. Born under Taurus [birth fact], his career reflects the sign's association with persistence in unglamorous, physical work—the kind that doesn't make magazine covers but anchors entire genres. He remains active in horror and superhero projects, a reliable presence in creature-driven narratives.
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Trivia
- Mears portrayed Jason Voorhees, the franchise's masked killer, in the 2009 Friday the 13th reboot.
- He appeared in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011), working alongside major studio action franchises.
- Mears headlined DC Universe's Swamp Thing television series as the title character in 2019.
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Numerology
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The Seeker
Analytical and private. Derek Mears 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
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Lindsay CollinsDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
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Frequently asked
- How old is Derek Mears?
- Derek Mears is 54 years old (born April 29, 1972).
- When is Derek Mears's birthday?
- Derek Mears was born on April 29, 1972.
- What is Derek Mears's zodiac sign?
- Derek Mears is a Taurus, born April 29, 1972.
- What is Derek Mears's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Derek Mears was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Derek Mears from?
- Derek Mears is from United States.
- What does Derek Mears do?
- Derek Mears is a writer.
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