★ HOW OLD IS GERARD BARRETT?
Gerard Barrett is 38 years old, born July 5, 1987 in IE · Cancer.
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About
Gerard Barrett directed Pilgrim Hill, his debut that won the Irish Film & Television Awards, then pivoted to bigger projects like Glassland (2014) with Jack Reynor and Toni Collette. Born in Ireland in 1987, Barrett studied film at Tralee IT and has worked across cinema and television. As a Cancer, he gravitates toward emotionally intimate storytelling.
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Biography
Gerard Barrett is an Irish filmmaker born in 1987. His debut Pilgrim Hill earned recognition at the Irish Film & Television Awards. He followed with Glassland, starring Jack Reynor as a son navigating his mother's (Toni Collette) struggles. In 2015, Barrett directed Brain on Fire, adapted from the memoir, with Chloë Grace Moretz, shot across New York and Canada. His television work includes the mini-series Smalltown (2016) and the hour-long drama Honey, which sold to FX in 2017. He also directed Limbo, which premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh. Barrett studied Film, TV and Media at Tralee IT, a foundation that shaped his craft across both screen formats. Born under Cancer, he favors character-driven narratives exploring family and internal conflict. As a screenwriter and director, he bridges indie and prestige television, working with actors across scales.
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Before Fame
Gerard Barrett attended St Michael's College, Listowel, and studied Film, TV and Media at Tralee IT. His early training in film education provided the foundation for his directorial debut.
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Trivia
- Brain on Fire, his 2015 film, was based on the true story published in Susannah Cahalan's memoir of the same name.
- Honey, Barrett's hour-long drama, was sold to FX in 2017, expanding his work into prestige television.
- He married on 2 January 2016.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Gerard Barrett tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian MayPig · 1947
- Caleb HearonPig · 1995
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Nicola PeltzPig · 1995
CHALLENGING
- Patrick MöllekenRooster · 1993
- Ewa Farna
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Gerard Barrett?
- Gerard Barrett is 38 years old (born July 5, 1987).
- When is Gerard Barrett's birthday?
- Gerard Barrett was born on July 5, 1987.
- What is Gerard Barrett's zodiac sign?
- Gerard Barrett is a Cancer, born July 5, 1987.
- What is Gerard Barrett's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Gerard Barrett was born in 1987, the year of the Fire Rabbit.
- Where is Gerard Barrett from?
- Gerard Barrett is from IE.
- What does Gerard Barrett do?
- Gerard Barrett is a writer.
- Is Gerard Barrett still alive?
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