Jack Thorne, 1978
Writers · December 6, 1978
Jack Thorne
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Jack Thorne is 47 years old, born December 6, 1978 in United Kingdom · Sagittarius.
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About
Jack Thorne scripted the stage phenomenon Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and wrote Wonder, Enola Holmes, and His Dark Materials—establishing himself as one of Britain's most prolific screenwriters. Born 6 December 1978 in the UK, Thorne moves between stage and screen with equal command, from mini-series like Best Interests (2023) to Netflix's Toxic Town and Adolescence (2025). A Sagittarius, he channels philosophical depth into character-driven narratives.
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Biography
Jack Thorne scripted the stage phenomenon Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (2016) and wrote Wonder (2017), Enola Holmes (2020), and its sequel (2022)—establishing himself as one of Britain's most prolific screenwriters. Between 2010 and 2015, he co-wrote three connected mini-series with director Shane Meadows based on the film This Is England: This Is England '86, This Is England '88, and This Is England '90. Born 6 December 1978 in the UK, Thorne is a playwright, screenwriter, and producer. His television work includes His Dark Materials (2019–2022), the acclaimed mini-series Best Interests (2023) starring Michael Sheen and Sharon Horgan—which won Best Limited Series at the Banff Rockie Awards—and Netflix releases Toxic Town and Adolescence (2025), both receiving widespread critical praise. In 2026, he served as screenwriter for the first-ever TV adaptation of William Golding's 1954 novel Lord of the Flies, which received positive reviews. As a Sagittarius, Thorne gravitates toward expansive, emotionally complex narratives that examine human connection and moral ambiguity. His life-path number 7 reflects an introspective, analytical creative voice.
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Trivia
- Thorne co-wrote three connected mini-series with director Shane Meadows between 2010 and 2015, based on the film This Is England.
- His 2023 mini-series Best Interests, starring Michael Sheen and Sharon Horgan, won Best Limited Series at the Banff Rockie Awards.
- In 2026, Thorne wrote the first-ever TV series adaptation of William Golding's Lord of the Flies, which received positive reviews.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Jack Thorne release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
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CHALLENGING
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Frequently asked
- How old is Jack Thorne?
- Jack Thorne is 47 years old (born December 6, 1978).
- When is Jack Thorne's birthday?
- Jack Thorne was born on December 6, 1978.
- What is Jack Thorne's zodiac sign?
- Jack Thorne is a Sagittarius, born December 6, 1978.
- What is Jack Thorne's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jack Thorne was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Jack Thorne from?
- Jack Thorne is from United Kingdom.
- What does Jack Thorne do?
- Jack Thorne is a writer.
- Is Jack Thorne still alive?
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