James Vanderbilt, 1975
Writers · November 17, 1975
James Vanderbilt
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James Vanderbilt is 50 years old, born November 17, 1975 in United States · Scorpio.
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About
James Vanderbilt writes screenplays that define blockbuster franchises. Born in the US in 1975, Vanderbilt penned Zodiac (2007), both The Amazing Spider-Man films (2012–2014), and Independence Day: Resurgence (2016). He co-wrote and produced the Scream revival trilogy starting in 2022. A Scorpio, Vanderbilt blends meticulous craft with genre mastery.
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Biography
James Vanderbilt is an American screenwriter, director, and producer born November 17, 1975. He gained recognition writing Zodiac (2007), a David Fincher crime thriller that established his precision for complex narratives. Vanderbilt then scripted both The Amazing Spider-Man films (2012, 2014), anchoring a major studio superhero franchise. He wrote Independence Day: Resurgence (2016), extending a sci-fi tentpole. His later work includes co-writing and producing the Scream reboot (2022) and its 2023 sequel, both of which he also contributed to story, alongside a 2026 installment. Beyond writing, Vanderbilt produced supporting roles on The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018), Ready or Not (2019), and Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026). As a screenwriter, he orchestrates dialogue, structure, and IP expansion across action, horror, and thriller genres. Born a Scorpio, Vanderbilt channels the sign's investigative intensity into genre work demanding precision and thematic depth. His life-path number is 5, associated with adaptability and reinvention—traits evident in his navigation of franchise storytelling and genre conventions.
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Trivia
- Vanderbilt wrote Zodiac (2007), the David Fincher film starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Mark Ruffalo that dissects the hunt for the Zodiac Killer.
- He scripted both Marc Webb Spider-Man films (2012–2014) starring Andrew Garfield, shaping a major studio superhero attempt.
- Vanderbilt co-wrote and produced the Scream franchise revival (2022–2026), modernizing the slasher legacy across three films.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. James Vanderbilt reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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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
- Ewa Farna
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Frequently asked
- How old is James Vanderbilt?
- James Vanderbilt is 50 years old (born November 17, 1975).
- When is James Vanderbilt's birthday?
- James Vanderbilt was born on November 17, 1975.
- What is James Vanderbilt's zodiac sign?
- James Vanderbilt is a Scorpio, born November 17, 1975.
- What is James Vanderbilt's Chinese zodiac sign?
- James Vanderbilt was born in 1975, the year of the Wood Rabbit.
- Where is James Vanderbilt from?
- James Vanderbilt is from United States.
- What does James Vanderbilt do?
- James Vanderbilt is a writer.
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