Derek Waters, 1979
Actors · July 30, 1979
Derek Waters
★ HOW OLD IS DEREK WATERS?
Derek Waters is 46 years old, born July 30, 1979 in United States · Leo.
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About
Derek Waters turned drunken historical recaps into Emmy-nominated television with Drunk History, the comedy series that defined his career. Born in the US in 1979, Waters is an actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, and director. The show netted him eight Primetime Emmy nominations and established him as a creator who could wring laughs from educational moments. As a Leo, Waters channels that sign's natural charisma and performance instinct into ensemble comedy.
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Biography
Derek Waters built a career on a simple premise: get celebrities drunk and have them recount historical events for television. He is best known for creating and starring in Drunk History, which ran from 2013 to 2019 and earned him eight Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Waters works across multiple disciplines—he is an actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, and director—giving him full creative control over his projects. Born in the US on July 30, 1979, Waters is a Leo, a sign associated with performance, creativity, and command of the spotlight. As a performer, Waters has built a body of work in television and film, leveraging comedy as both a vehicle for entertainment and social commentary. His life-path number is 9, suggesting a trajectory shaped by completion, transformation, and creative reinvention. Waters' ability to synthesize multiple creative roles—writing, directing, and performing—reflects a versatility rare in comedy television.
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Trivia
- Drunk History earned Waters eight Primetime Emmy nominations during its original run.
- Waters works across five creative disciplines: acting, comedy, screenwriting, producing, and directing.
- Born July 30, 1979, Waters is a Leo.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Derek Waters often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 9 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- RockyRabbit · 1999
- Nicola PeltzPig · 1995
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
CHALLENGING
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Tian Xiwei
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Frequently asked
- How old is Derek Waters?
- Derek Waters is 46 years old (born July 30, 1979).
- When is Derek Waters's birthday?
- Derek Waters was born on July 30, 1979.
- What is Derek Waters's zodiac sign?
- Derek Waters is a Leo, born July 30, 1979.
- What is Derek Waters's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Derek Waters was born in 1979, the year of the Earth Goat.
- Where is Derek Waters from?
- Derek Waters is from United States.
- What does Derek Waters do?
- Derek Waters is a actor.
- Is Derek Waters still alive?
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