★ HOW OLD IS GABRIEL RIPSTEIN?
Gabriel Ripstein is 54 years old, born January 1, 1972 in MX · Capricorn.
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About
Gabriel Ripstein directed and wrote screenplays that put Mexican cinema on the global stage. Born in 1972, he made his directorial debut with 600 Millas, a Tim Roth–Kristyan Ferrer thriller that won Best First Feature at Berlin and represented Mexico at the Academy Awards. As a producer since 1999, he's shepherded nine films, two of which competed for the Palme d'Or. Capricorn discipline: he built a career spanning production, direction, editing, and screenwriting.
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Biography
Gabriel Ripstein is a Mexican film producer, director, editor, and screenwriter born in 1972. He began producing in 1999 and worked on nine feature films before stepping into the director's chair. Two of his productions—El Coronel No Tiene Quien le Escriba and Chronic—competed for the Palme d'Or at Cannes. His screenwriting credits include Amor a Primera Visa, Compadres, and Busco novio para mi mujer. Ripstein made his directorial debut in 2015 with 600 Millas, starring Tim Roth and Kristyan Ferrer. The film was acclaimed, selected to represent Mexico at the Academy Awards, and earned Ripstein five nominations for the 58th Ariel Awards—Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay among them—winning Best First Feature Film. As a screenwriter and director, Ripstein works across narrative and visual storytelling, shaping stories from conception to final cut. Born under Capricorn, his career reflects the sign's hallmark discipline and long-term vision, building from production apprenticeship to auteur. His life-path number 3 aligns with creative expression and communication—traits evident in his multi-hyphenate approach to filmmaking.
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Trivia
- Ripstein's father, Arturo Ripstein, is a Mexican film director; Gabriel produced two of his films before directing his own work.
- His directorial debut, 600 Millas, received five Ariel Award nominations at the 58th ceremony, winning Best First Feature Film.
- 600 Millas was Mexico's official submission for Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Gabriel Ripstein gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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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 Gabriel Ripstein?
- Gabriel Ripstein is 54 years old (born January 1, 1972).
- When is Gabriel Ripstein's birthday?
- Gabriel Ripstein was born on January 1, 1972.
- What is Gabriel Ripstein's zodiac sign?
- Gabriel Ripstein is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1972.
- What is Gabriel Ripstein's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Gabriel Ripstein was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Gabriel Ripstein from?
- Gabriel Ripstein is from MX.
- What does Gabriel Ripstein do?
- Gabriel Ripstein is a writer.
- Is Gabriel Ripstein still alive?
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