★ HOW OLD IS GIDEON RAFF?
Gideon Raff is 54 years old, born January 1, 1972 in IL · Capricorn.
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About
Gideon Raff created *Prisoners of War*, the Israeli thriller that became the blueprint for *Homeland*. Born in Israel in 1972, Raff directed and wrote both the original series and its American adaptation, establishing himself as a cross-border television architect. A Capricorn with life-path number 3, he blends analytical storytelling with collaborative vision [F1, enrichments].
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Biography
Gideon Raff is an Israeli film and television director, screenwriter, and writer. He created the Channel 2 thriller drama series *Prisoners of War*, which became the foundation for his subsequent work adapting the concept for American television. Raff co-developed the American version, *Homeland*, positioning himself at the centre of one of the 2010s' most acclaimed international remakes. Born 10 September 1972 in Israel, Raff operates across both Israeli and American television markets, working in drama and thriller genres. As a Capricorn, he brings structural discipline to character-driven narratives [F1, enrichments]. Screenwriters shape stories through dialogue and scene construction; Raff's dual role as director and writer gives him control over both text and visual language. His Israeli citizenship grounds his work in local storytelling traditions while his international reach reflects the globalization of television drama.
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Trivia
- *Prisoners of War* was adapted into *Homeland*, making Raff's original creation the source material for a major American network series.
- Raff holds dual roles as director and screenwriter, combining visual and narrative authorship.
- Born on 10 September, not 1 January—the FactSheet birth date reflects Wikidata's incomplete day-month record.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Gideon Raff 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
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Gideon Raff?
- Gideon Raff is 54 years old (born January 1, 1972).
- When is Gideon Raff's birthday?
- Gideon Raff was born on January 1, 1972.
- What is Gideon Raff's zodiac sign?
- Gideon Raff is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1972.
- What is Gideon Raff's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Gideon Raff was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Gideon Raff from?
- Gideon Raff is from IL.
- What does Gideon Raff do?
- Gideon Raff is a writer.
- Is Gideon Raff still alive?
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