★ HOW OLD IS JULIAN SHAW?
Julian Shaw is 40 years old, born December 16, 1985 in NZ · Sagittarius.
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About
Julian Shaw directed award-winning documentaries and starred in a viral 2011 marriage equality ad that made him an international figure. Born in Wellington, New Zealand on 16 December 1985, Shaw is an author, filmmaker, and actor. He helmed *Darling! The Pieter-Dirk Uys Story*, a British Film Institute–recognized doc about South African satirist Pieter-Dirk Uys, and later directed *Cup of Dreams*, a feature about New Zealand's All Blacks rugby team. As a Sagittarius, Shaw bridges storytelling and activism.
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Biography
Julian Shaw became a global name in 2011 when the Australian marriage equality advertisement *It's Time*—featuring Shaw—reached millions worldwide. Based in Wellington, New Zealand, where he was born 16 December 1985, Shaw works across film, literature, and performance. He directed *Darling! The Pieter-Dirk Uys Story*, a British Film Institute award-winning documentary chronicling South African political satirist Pieter-Dirk Uys's life and career. Shaw also wrote the novel *Modern Odysseus* and created short films including *Clearing the Air*, establishing himself as a multidisciplinary storyteller. His 2011 feature documentary *Cup of Dreams* focused on New Zealand's national Rugby Union team, the All Blacks. As an actor, Shaw performs across film and television, bringing depth to character-driven projects. Born under Sagittarius, Shaw's creative output reflects that sign's tendency toward philosophical inquiry and cross-cultural engagement. His life-path number 33 suggests a mastery archetype—the visionary builder—resonating with his work bridging cinema, literature, and social advocacy.
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Trivia
- Shaw directed *Darling! The Pieter-Dirk Uys Story*, which won British Film Institute recognition, before his 2011 viral moment.
- The Australian marriage equality ad *It's Time*, in which Shaw starred, reached millions globally and became a landmark piece of advocacy cinema.
- Shaw authored the novel *Modern Odysseus* and created multiple short films, including *Clearing the Air*, establishing early creative credentials.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 33 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
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Frequently asked
- How old is Julian Shaw?
- Julian Shaw is 40 years old (born December 16, 1985).
- When is Julian Shaw's birthday?
- Julian Shaw was born on December 16, 1985.
- What is Julian Shaw's zodiac sign?
- Julian Shaw is a Sagittarius, born December 16, 1985.
- What is Julian Shaw's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Julian Shaw was born in 1985, the year of the Wood Ox.
- Where is Julian Shaw from?
- Julian Shaw is from NZ.
- What does Julian Shaw do?
- Julian Shaw is a actor.
- Is Julian Shaw still alive?
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