Harry Knowles, 1971
Actors · December 11, 1971
Harry Knowles
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Harry Knowles is 54 years old, born December 11, 1971 in United States · Sagittarius.
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About
Harry Knowles built a reputation as a film critic and writer through his website Ain't It Cool News. Born December 11, 1971, in the US, he became known for reviewing and covering cinema culture online. Knowles was removed from the Austin Film Critics Association in September 2017 following allegations of sexual assault. A Sagittarius with life-path number 5, his career trajectory shifted dramatically after that departure [F1, enrichments].
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Biography
Harry Knowles is an American film critic and writer born December 11, 1971. He gained prominence as the founder and voice of Ain't It Cool News, a website that became influential in film criticism and industry commentary. For years, Knowles shaped online discourse around cinema, building a readership that treated his site as a cultural touchstone for advance reviews and behind-the-scenes industry reporting.
In September 2017, the Austin Film Critics Association removed Knowles by substantial majority vote following sexual assault allegations. The departure marked a public reckoning with his reputation and signaled a broader shift in how film criticism institutions addressed misconduct claims.
As a Sagittarius born in late 1971, Knowles embodies the life-path number 5—associated with adaptability and pivotal life transitions [F1, enrichments]. His work as a film critic and writer involved reviewing, interviewing filmmakers, and shaping taste within fan and industry circles. Despite his significant influence on online film culture, his legacy remains inseparable from the 2017 allegations that ended his institutional standing.
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Trivia
- Knowles founded Ain't It Cool News, which became one of the earliest influential film criticism websites.
- He was a member of the Austin Film Critics Association before being removed in September 2017.
- His removal from the Austin Film Critics Association followed allegations of sexual assault, decided by a substantial majority vote.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Harry Knowles 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
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CHALLENGING
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- How old is Harry Knowles?
- Harry Knowles is 54 years old (born December 11, 1971).
- When is Harry Knowles's birthday?
- Harry Knowles was born on December 11, 1971.
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- Harry Knowles is a Sagittarius, born December 11, 1971.
- What is Harry Knowles's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Harry Knowles was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Harry Knowles from?
- Harry Knowles is from United States.
- What does Harry Knowles do?
- Harry Knowles is a actor.
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