Jamie Babbit, 1970
Writers · November 16, 1970
Jamie Babbit
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Jamie Babbit is 55 years old, born November 16, 1970 in United States · Scorpio.
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About
Jamie Babbit directed cult classics that made queer cinema visible on indie and TV screens. Born in 1970, the American filmmaker broke through with But I'm a Cheerleader (1999), then pivoted to television, helming episodes of Russian Doll, Gilmore Girls, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Only Murders in the Building. A Scorpio, she balances dark comedy with intimate character work across indie film and prestige streaming.
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Biography
Jamie Merill Babbit directed But I'm a Cheerleader (1999), The Quiet (2005), and Itty Bitty Titty Committee (2007)—films that carved out space for queer and feminist narratives in indie cinema. Born November 16, 1970, in the US, she pivoted to television in the 2000s, racking up directing credits on Russian Doll, Gilmore Girls, Malcolm in the Middle, United States of Tara, Looking, Nip/Tuck, The L Word, Silicon Valley, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Orville, Only Murders in the Building, and A League of Their Own. Her work as a screenwriter and director spans both feature film and episodic television. As a Scorpio born in 1970, Babbit's life-path number 8 reflects her sustained influence across creative industries—steady reinvention without losing her signature tone. Her television directing spans comedy, drama, and genre work, often gravitating toward ensemble casts and character-driven narratives.
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Trivia
- But I'm a Cheerleader became a cult classic decades after its 1999 release, introducing mainstream audiences to queer cinema through its camp humor and earnest heart.
- Babbit has directed across nearly every major prestige TV franchise of the 2010s and 2020s, from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel to Only Murders in the Building.
- She has worked as both director and screenwriter across film and television, bridging indie and streaming-era production.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Jamie Babbit extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
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Frequently asked
- How old is Jamie Babbit?
- Jamie Babbit is 55 years old (born November 16, 1970).
- When is Jamie Babbit's birthday?
- Jamie Babbit was born on November 16, 1970.
- What is Jamie Babbit's zodiac sign?
- Jamie Babbit is a Scorpio, born November 16, 1970.
- What is Jamie Babbit's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jamie Babbit was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Jamie Babbit from?
- Jamie Babbit is from United States.
- What does Jamie Babbit do?
- Jamie Babbit is a writer.
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