James Bobin, 1972
Writers · January 1, 1972
James Bobin
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James Bobin is 54 years old, born January 1, 1972 in United Kingdom · Capricorn.
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About
James Bobin is a British filmmaker who shaped comedy's weirdest characters. Born in 1972, he directed and wrote Da Ali G Show, co-creating Ali G, Borat, and Brüno alongside Sacha Baron Cohen. With Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement, he co-created Flight of the Conchords. His Disney film work includes The Muppets, Muppets Most Wanted, and Alice Through the Looking Glass. A Capricorn born under life-path 3, Bobin trades in absurdist comedy across TV and film.
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Biography
James Bobin is a British filmmaker born in 1972. He built his early career in sketch comedy, working as director and writer on Da Ali G Show, where he helped create the characters of Ali G, Borat, and Brüno. With comedians Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement, Bobin co-created Flight of the Conchords, a musical comedy series that became a cult hit.
His film career pivoted toward family tentpoles. He directed The Muppets (2011) and its sequel Muppets Most Wanted (2014) for Disney, followed by Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016), also from Disney. In 2019, he helmed Dora and the Lost City of Gold, a Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies adaptation.
Bobin's work as screenwriter and director spans absurdist TV comedy and big-studio blockbusters. As a Capricorn born under life-path 3, he gravitates toward character-driven, comedic storytelling across multiple mediums. His career trajectory—from underground sketch to mainstream family films—marks him as a bridge between indie comedy and studio filmmaking.
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Trivia
- Bobin co-created three of Sacha Baron Cohen's most infamous characters—Ali G, Borat, and Brüno—while working on Da Ali G Show.
- He directed both The Muppets films (2011, 2014) and Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016) for Disney.
- Bobin co-created Flight of the Conchords with comedians Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. James Bobin 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
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Lindsay CollinsDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
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Frequently asked
- How old is James Bobin?
- James Bobin is 54 years old (born January 1, 1972).
- When is James Bobin's birthday?
- James Bobin was born on January 1, 1972.
- What is James Bobin's zodiac sign?
- James Bobin is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1972.
- What is James Bobin's Chinese zodiac sign?
- James Bobin was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is James Bobin from?
- James Bobin is from United Kingdom.
- What does James Bobin do?
- James Bobin is a writer.
- Is James Bobin still alive?
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