★ HOW OLD IS J. A. BAYONA?
J. A. Bayona is 51 years old, born May 9, 1975 in ES · Taurus.
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About
J. A. Bayona crafted visceral horror and intimate dramas that won him international recognition as a Spanish filmmaker. Born in 1975, he directed The Orphanage, The Impossible, A Monster Calls, and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom across a decade. His 2023 film Society of the Snow swept major awards, including Best Picture and Best Director at the 38th Goya Awards and two Academy Award nominations. A Taurus known for precise visual storytelling.
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Biography
J. A. Bayona is a Spanish filmmaker born on 9 May 1975. He directed The Orphanage in 2007, establishing himself in horror before shifting to intimate human dramas with The Impossible in 2012. A Monster Calls followed in 2016, blending fantasy with grief, then Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom in 2018 brought him into blockbuster territory. He also directed the first two episodes of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, expanding into prestige television. In 2023, his film Society of the Snow became a major awards contender, winning Best Picture and Best Director at the 38th Goya Awards, 6 awards at the 11th Platino Awards, and earning two Academy Award nominations. As a screenwriter and filmmaker, Bayona has worked across genres—horror, drama, fantasy, and science fiction—building a reputation for emotional depth alongside technical precision. Born under Taurus, his work often reflects slow-burn character development and visual refinement. His career spans from independent European cinema to major studio productions.
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Trivia
- Bayona directed The Orphanage in 2007, which established him as a rising talent in European horror cinema.
- Society of the Snow, his 2023 film, received 12 awards total, including recognition at both the Goya Awards and Platino Awards.
- He was brought into the High-budget Jurassic World franchise to direct Fallen Kingdom in 2018, marking his entry into major studio filmmaking.
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Numerology
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The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. J. A. Bayona often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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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
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is J. A. Bayona?
- J. A. Bayona is 51 years old (born May 9, 1975).
- When is J. A. Bayona's birthday?
- J. A. Bayona was born on May 9, 1975.
- What is J. A. Bayona's zodiac sign?
- J. A. Bayona is a Taurus, born May 9, 1975.
- What is J. A. Bayona's Chinese zodiac sign?
- J. A. Bayona was born in 1975, the year of the Wood Rabbit.
- Where is J. A. Bayona from?
- J. A. Bayona is from ES.
- What does J. A. Bayona do?
- J. A. Bayona is a writer.
- Is J. A. Bayona still alive?
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