Drew Daywalt, 1970
Writers · January 5, 1970
Drew Daywalt
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Drew Daywalt is 56 years old, born January 5, 1970 in United States · Capricorn.
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About
Drew Daywalt wrote The Day the Crayons Quit, a best-selling children's picture book illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, and its sequel The Day the Crayons Came Home. Born January 5, 1970, in the US, Daywalt is a screenwriter and filmmaker who also creates horror shorts for online release. As a Capricorn, he balances commercial success with experimental digital work.
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Biography
Drew Daywalt is an American screenwriter and author best known for The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home, both illustrated by Oliver Jeffers. He was born January 5, 1970, and holds US citizenship. Beyond children's literature, Daywalt writes scripts for American television and Hollywood studio films, and has created multiple short horror films for internet distribution. Screenwriters typically work across multiple media—adapting existing material, developing original stories, and collaborating with directors and producers. As a Capricorn born in early January, Daywalt channels ambitious goal-setting into both mainstream commercial work and independent creative projects. His life-path number is 5, suggesting adaptability and creative restlessness across genres. The contrast between his best-selling children's books and experimental horror content reflects a versatile career spanning mass-market publishing and digital cinema.
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Trivia
- The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home were both illustrated by Oliver Jeffers and became best-sellers.
- Daywalt writes scripts for both American television and Hollywood studio films.
- He has created a number of short horror films for release on the internet.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Drew Daywalt reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
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HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
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- How old is Drew Daywalt?
- Drew Daywalt is 56 years old (born January 5, 1970).
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- Drew Daywalt was born on January 5, 1970.
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- Drew Daywalt is a Capricorn, born January 5, 1970.
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- Drew Daywalt was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
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- Drew Daywalt is from United States.
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- Drew Daywalt is a writer.
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