John Maloof, 1981
Writers · January 1, 1981
John Maloof
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John Maloof is 45 years old, born January 1, 1981 in United States · Capricorn.
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About
John Maloof turned a chance discovery into obsessive curation. The American filmmaker and photographer stumbled upon Vivian Maier's forgotten street photography in 2007 while researching a book on Chicago history, then spent years rescuing and documenting her work. His documentary *Finding Vivian Maier*, co-directed with Charlie Siskel, earned Oscar and BAFTA nominations in 2015. A Capricorn born in 1981, Maloof channels the sign's methodical devotion to preservation.
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Biography
John Maloof is an American filmmaker, photographer, and author born in 1981. He's best known for uncovering and curating the photographic legacy of Vivian Maier, a street photographer whose work defined mid-20th-century Chicago. In 2007, while co-authoring *Portage Park* with Daniel Pogorzelski, Maloof discovered a box of Maier's negatives and transparencies, launching a decades-long archival mission. He co-directed the documentary *Finding Vivian Maier* with Charlie Siskel; the film earned nominations for Best Documentary Feature at the 2015 Academy Awards and at the British Academy Film Awards. Since then, Maloof has released multiple books on Maier's photography and serves as her primary curator. Before his turn to documentary work and photography history, Maloof worked as a real estate agent in Chicago starting in 2005, during which time he developed a serious interest in the city's built and cultural past. He became president of a local historical society. As a screenwriter and filmmaker, Maloof works across documentary and written forms to preserve and present historical narratives. Born under Capricorn, his methodical dedication to archival work reflects the sign's commitment to legacy and structure. Life Path 3 suggests creative expression and communication—fitting for someone whose career centers on bringing forgotten voices and images back into public consciousness.
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Before Fame
Maloof worked as a real estate agent in Chicago beginning in 2005, a period when he grew curious about the city's architectural and cultural history. He became active in local historical circles, eventually serving as president of a local historical society. It was during research for his book *Portage Park*, co-authored with Daniel Pogorzelski, that his trajectory shifted dramatically—he discovered the box of Vivian Maier's photographs that would define his career.
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Trivia
- Maloof's discovery of Vivian Maier's work was accidental—he found a box of her negatives while researching Chicago history for a different project, *Portage Park*.
- He has been Vivian Maier's primary curator and archivist since 2007, releasing several books devoted to her street photography.
- The documentary *Finding Vivian Maier*, co-directed with Charlie Siskel, earned dual nominations at both the Oscars and BAFTA, bringing Maier's work to mainstream attention.
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Numerology
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The Communicator
Expressive and creative. John Maloof 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
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CHALLENGING
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- How old is John Maloof?
- John Maloof is 45 years old (born January 1, 1981).
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- John Maloof was born on January 1, 1981.
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- John Maloof is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1981.
- What is John Maloof's Chinese zodiac sign?
- John Maloof was born in 1981, the year of the Metal Rooster.
- Where is John Maloof from?
- John Maloof is from United States.
- What does John Maloof do?
- John Maloof is a writer.
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