Jesse Armstrong, 1970
Writers · December 13, 1970
Jesse Armstrong
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Jesse Armstrong is 55 years old, born December 13, 1970 in United Kingdom · Sagittarius.
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About
Jesse Armstrong's Succession redefined prestige TV as a brutal anatomy of dynastic collapse. Born in England in 1970, the screenwriter co-created the HBO drama (2018–2023) and won four consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series across its run. Before that, he co-created Peep Show and Fresh Meat with Sam Bain, and wrote for The Thick of It. A Sagittarius known for sharp satirical voice, Armstrong has also earned Oscar and BAFTA nominations for In the Loop (2009).
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Biography
Jesse Armstrong's Succession redefined prestige TV as a brutal anatomy of dynastic collapse. Born on 13 December 1970 in England, the screenwriter and producer spent the 2000s building a reputation for acerbic British comedy and political satire. He co-created Peep Show (2003–2015) and Fresh Meat (2011–2016) alongside writing partner Sam Bain, and contributed scripts to the political satire series The Thick of It (2005–2009). During this period, he co-wrote In the Loop (2009), which earned him nominations for an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. He also co-wrote Four Lions (2010) and Downhill (2020).
Armstrong's breakthrough into prestige drama came with HBO's Succession (2018–2023), which he created and for which he won four consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series across the first four seasons. Across his career, he has accumulated two British Academy Television Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, three WGA Awards, and eight Emmy Awards total, alongside Academy Award and BAFTA Film Award nominations. He made his directorial debut with the television film Mountainhead (2025), which he also wrote. As a Sagittarius born in December, Armstrong embodies the sign's reputation for cutting social commentary and truth-telling. His work as a screenwriter and producer spans both comedy and drama, genres that demand distinct technical and emotional registers.
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Trivia
- Armstrong won four consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series for episodes across Succession's first, second, third, and fourth seasons.
- He co-wrote In the Loop (2009) and earned Oscar and BAFTA nominations for Best Adapted Screenplay for that film.
- Armstrong made his directorial debut with Mountainhead (2025), which he also wrote.
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Numerology
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Responsible and family-oriented. Jesse Armstrong often anchor a fandom community and lean into projects with social or emotional weight.
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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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- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
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Frequently asked
- How old is Jesse Armstrong?
- Jesse Armstrong is 55 years old (born December 13, 1970).
- When is Jesse Armstrong's birthday?
- Jesse Armstrong was born on December 13, 1970.
- What is Jesse Armstrong's zodiac sign?
- Jesse Armstrong is a Sagittarius, born December 13, 1970.
- What is Jesse Armstrong's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jesse Armstrong was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Jesse Armstrong from?
- Jesse Armstrong is from United Kingdom.
- What does Jesse Armstrong do?
- Jesse Armstrong is a writer.
- Is Jesse Armstrong still alive?
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