Eli Roth, 1972
Writers · April 18, 1972
Eli Roth
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Eli Roth is 54 years old, born April 18, 1972 in United States · Aries.
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About
Eli Roth turned visceral horror into a directing signature—Cabin Fever and Hostel made him the face of splatter cinema. Born in the US in 1972, he expanded beyond gore into action and fantasy while acting in Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds, earning an ensemble Screen Actors Guild Award. An Aries, Roth launched The Horror Section in 2025, a fan-owned entertainment venture.
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Biography
Eli Raphael Roth built a directing career on explicit horror, anchored by Cabin Fever (2002) and Hostel (2005)—films that earned him a spot in the "Splat Pack," a group of filmmakers known for controversial violence. He continued the franchise with Hostel: Part II (2007), then diversified: The Green Inferno (2013), the erotic thriller Knock Knock (2015), the action remake Death Wish (2018), the fantasy film The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018), and the action-comedy Borderlands (2024). As an actor, Roth starred as Donny "The Bear Jew" Donowitz in Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds (2009), winning a Critic's Choice Movie Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award as part of the ensemble cast. The Stanley Film Festival recognized him with a Visionary Award in 2013 for his horror contributions. Born April 18, 1972, in the US, Roth is a filmmaker and actor with a Life Path number of 5, reflecting adaptability and reinvention [birth fact]. In 2025, he launched The Horror Section, an entertainment company structured around fan stock ownership, marking a shift toward participatory media.
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Trivia
- Roth earned an ensemble Screen Actors Guild Award for Inglourious Basterds (2009), sharing the honor with the full Tarantino cast.
- The "Splat Pack" label grouped Roth with other filmmakers defined by explicitly violent, controversially bloody horror aesthetics.
- He received the Stanley Film Festival's Visionary Award in 2013, recognizing his sustained impact on the horror genre.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Eli Roth reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 5 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
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
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Eli Roth?
- Eli Roth is 54 years old (born April 18, 1972).
- When is Eli Roth's birthday?
- Eli Roth was born on April 18, 1972.
- What is Eli Roth's zodiac sign?
- Eli Roth is a Aries, born April 18, 1972.
- What is Eli Roth's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Eli Roth was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Eli Roth from?
- Eli Roth is from United States.
- What does Eli Roth do?
- Eli Roth is a writer.
- Is Eli Roth still alive?
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