★ HOW OLD IS JAI WEST?
Jai West is 49 years old, born October 24, 1976 in CA · Scorpio.
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About
Jai West is a Canadian actor and poet born in Vancouver on October 24, 1976, now based in Tokyo. He gained recognition for roles in Sion Sono's Hazard (2005) and Gen Sekiguchi's Survive Style 5+ (2004), and has appeared across Japanese and North American film and TV since the 1990s. West has released spoken word poetry albums under the pseudonym Lotus Chamelion and became chairman of Iron Chef Canada in 2018. A Scorpio with life path 3, he channels emotional depth into his craft.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Jai West is a Canadian actor and poet born in Vancouver on October 24, 1976, of French Canadian and Japanese descent, now based in Tokyo. He is best known for his roles as manic gangster Lee in Sion Sono's Hazard (2005), a thief questioning his sexual identity in Gen Sekiguchi's Survive Style 5+ (2004), and for portraying Beethoven in Tokyo Gas commercials. His screen work spans from 21 Jump Street (1990) to Takashi Shimizu's The Great Horror Family (2004) and Takashi Miike's Big Bang Love, Juvenile A (2006). Beyond acting, West has released two spoken word poetry albums in Japanese and English under the pseudonym Lotus Chamelion. In 2018, he became chairman of Iron Chef Canada. His debut memoir, Dragon Man: An Actor's Transformation, is scheduled for publication through UK publisher Collective Ink on April 28, 2026, with a North American edition through Simon & Schuster on May 5, 2026, exploring themes of self-discovery and resilience through Eastern and Western philosophy. As an actor, West performs across film, television, and commercial work, bringing range to both dramatic and character-driven roles. Born under Scorpio, his life path number 3 reflects creativity and emotional expression. Canadian-born but internationally based, his career bridges North American and Japanese entertainment industries.
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Trivia
- West performs spoken word poetry under the stage name Lotus Chamelion and has released albums in both Japanese and English.
- He has worked with acclaimed Japanese directors including Takashi Miike and Takashi Shimizu across multiple film projects.
- In 2018, West became chairman of Iron Chef Canada, expanding his profile beyond acting and poetry.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Jai West 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
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
CHALLENGING
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl Boucher
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Jai West?
- Jai West is 49 years old (born October 24, 1976).
- When is Jai West's birthday?
- Jai West was born on October 24, 1976.
- What is Jai West's zodiac sign?
- Jai West is a Scorpio, born October 24, 1976.
- What is Jai West's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jai West was born in 1976, the year of the Fire Dragon.
- Where is Jai West from?
- Jai West is from CA.
- What does Jai West do?
- Jai West is a actor.
- Is Jai West still alive?
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