Garth Jennings, 1972
Writers · January 1, 1972
Garth Jennings
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Garth Jennings is 54 years old, born January 1, 1972 in United Kingdom · Capricorn.
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About
Garth Jennings directed The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Son of Rambow, and the animated hits Sing and Sing 2. Born in England in 1972, he co-founded the production company Hammer & Tongs with Nick Goldsmith. A Capricorn filmmaker, he works across live-action and animation.
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Biography
Garth Jennings is an English director, screenwriter, and actor who shaped comedy and animation across two decades. He directed The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, the cult-status adaptation of Douglas Adams' sci-fi comedy. Son of Rambow followed—a live-action indie that cemented his visual wit. His biggest commercial reach came through animation: he directed Sing, the musical ensemble film, and its sequel Sing 2. Behind the scenes, Jennings co-founded Hammer & Tongs, a production company built with collaborator Nick Goldsmith, allowing him creative control across projects. Born in 1972, he operates as a Capricorn [zodiac enrichment]—a sign known for discipline and long-term vision, traits evident in his methodical approach to adapting beloved IP and building studio infrastructure. His work spans screenwriting and acting in addition to directing, making him a polymath in British filmmaking.
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Trivia
- He co-founded Hammer & Tongs production company with Nick Goldsmith.
- He directed both The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and the Sing animated franchise.
- His life-path number is 3, associated with creativity and expression [enrichments from birth date F1].
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Garth Jennings 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 Garth Jennings?
- Garth Jennings is 54 years old (born January 1, 1972).
- When is Garth Jennings's birthday?
- Garth Jennings was born on January 1, 1972.
- What is Garth Jennings's zodiac sign?
- Garth Jennings is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1972.
- What is Garth Jennings's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Garth Jennings was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Garth Jennings from?
- Garth Jennings is from United Kingdom.
- What does Garth Jennings do?
- Garth Jennings is a writer.
- Is Garth Jennings still alive?
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