★ HOW OLD IS FABRICE DU WELZ?
Fabrice Du Welz is 53 years old, born October 21, 1972 in BE · Libra.
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About
Fabrice Du Welz directed visceral psychological thrillers that carved out a niche in European arthouse cinema. Born in Belgium on 21 October 1972, Du Welz worked as a screenwriter and director across films including Calvaire (2004), Vinyan (2008), and Message from the King (2016). A Libra, he brought meticulous control to off-kilter narratives.
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Biography
Fabrice Du Welz emerged as a Belgian filmmaker whose work consistently unsettled audiences through precise direction and dark storytelling. Born 21 October 1972, he directed Calvaire in 2004 and Vinyan in 2008, establishing himself as a screenwriter-director hybrid with a sharp eye for psychological extremity. Message from the King (2016) extended his range into geopolitical thriller territory, though his signature remained the exploration of human degradation under pressure. As a Libra born in late autumn, Du Welz's work often balanced beauty against brutality—a characteristic trademark of his aesthetic. Working primarily as a screenwriter and actor-director, Du Welz operates in the space between exploitation cinema and art-house restraint. His Belgian citizenship grounds him in a European tradition of provocation—filmmakers unafraid of audience discomfort. Life-path number 5 suggests a restless creative appetite, which tracks across his genre-shifting body of work.
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Trivia
- Directed Calvaire in 2004, a film that became a cult touchstone for extreme European cinema.
- Worked as both screenwriter and actor across his directing career.
- Message from the King (2016) marked a shift toward geopolitical thriller material.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Fabrice Du Welz reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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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
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Fabrice Du Welz?
- Fabrice Du Welz is 53 years old (born October 21, 1972).
- When is Fabrice Du Welz's birthday?
- Fabrice Du Welz was born on October 21, 1972.
- What is Fabrice Du Welz's zodiac sign?
- Fabrice Du Welz is a Libra, born October 21, 1972.
- What is Fabrice Du Welz's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Fabrice Du Welz was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Fabrice Du Welz from?
- Fabrice Du Welz is from BE.
- What does Fabrice Du Welz do?
- Fabrice Du Welz is a writer.
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