Jacob Gentry, 1977
Writers · April 5, 1977
Jacob Gentry
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Jacob Gentry is 49 years old, born April 5, 1977 in United States · Aries.
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About
Jacob Gentry is an American film director and screenwriter born in 1977. He co-wrote and co-directed The Signal with David Bruckner and Dan Bush, the sci-fi thriller that became his signature work. Gentry has also directed the My Super Psycho Sweet 16 trilogy and created short films collaborating with the band Broken Bells. As an Aries, he channels directorial intensity into genre work that blends technical precision with narrative innovation.
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Biography
Jacob Gentry is an American film director, editor, and screenwriter born in 1977. He is best known for The Signal, a sci-fi thriller he co-wrote and co-directed with David Bruckner and Dan Bush. Beyond The Signal, Gentry directed the entirety of the My Super Psycho Sweet 16 trilogy, establishing himself in the horror-comedy genre. He has also collaborated with the alternative rock band Broken Bells on short film projects based on their music, demonstrating range across both narrative and music-video work. Born under the Aries sign, Gentry embodies the directorial drive and pioneering spirit often associated with that constellation. As a screenwriter and director, he works across editing and writing disciplines, bringing technical and narrative depth to his projects. His work reflects an American filmmaker's commitment to both genre innovation and cross-media collaboration.
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Trivia
- Co-directed The Signal, a found-footage sci-fi thriller, with two other filmmakers (David Bruckner and Dan Bush), making it a true three-way creative partnership.
- Directed all three films in the My Super Psycho Sweet 16 horror-comedy series, maintaining creative continuity across the franchise.
- Collaborated with Broken Bells, an alternative rock band, on original short films inspired by their music, merging filmmaker and musician vision.
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Numerology
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Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Bella MacleanOx · 1997
- Jung Chae-yeonOx · 1997
- Charithra ChandranOx · 1997
CHALLENGING
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian May
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- How old is Jacob Gentry?
- Jacob Gentry is 49 years old (born April 5, 1977).
- When is Jacob Gentry's birthday?
- Jacob Gentry was born on April 5, 1977.
- What is Jacob Gentry's zodiac sign?
- Jacob Gentry is a Aries, born April 5, 1977.
- What is Jacob Gentry's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jacob Gentry was born in 1977, the year of the Fire Snake.
- Where is Jacob Gentry from?
- Jacob Gentry is from United States.
- What does Jacob Gentry do?
- Jacob Gentry is a writer.
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