Justin Kelly, 1980
Writers · May 1, 1980
Justin Kelly
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Justin Kelly is 46 years old, born May 1, 1980 in United States · Taurus.
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About
Justin Kelly directed and wrote I Am Michael, the 2015 Sundance pick starring James Franco and Zachary Quinto that put him on the festival circuit. The American filmmaker followed with King Cobra at Tribeca 2016 and Sony's Welcome the Stranger, building a career in indie and studio drama. Born in 1978, Kelly blends directorial precision with screenwriting craft.
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Biography
Justin Kelly is an American film director, screenwriter, and editor who broke through at Sundance 2015 with I Am Michael, which he wrote and directed and starred James Franco and Zachary Quinto. His next feature, King Cobra, premiered at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival with Christian Slater and James Franco in the cast. Kelly then helmed Welcome the Stranger for Sony Pictures in 2018, featuring Riley Keough and Caleb Landry Jones. His most recent project is JT LeRoy (2018), a drama starring Kristen Stewart and Laura Dern. As a screenwriter and director, Kelly balances festival recognition with mainstream studio releases, often working across multiple roles in production. Born August 3, 1978 in the US, Kelly is a Taurus, an earth-sign trait often associated with steady creative vision and meticulous filmmaking.
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Trivia
- I Am Michael, his directorial debut, was selected for the Sundance Film Festival in 2015.
- Kelly has worked repeatedly with James Franco, casting him in both I Am Michael and King Cobra.
- His film JT LeRoy reunited two major indie actors—Kristen Stewart and Laura Dern—for a prestige drama.
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Responsible and family-oriented. Justin Kelly 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
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan Wang
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- How old is Justin Kelly?
- Justin Kelly is 46 years old (born May 1, 1980).
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- Justin Kelly was born on May 1, 1980.
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- Justin Kelly is a Taurus, born May 1, 1980.
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- Justin Kelly was born in 1980, the year of the Metal Monkey.
- Where is Justin Kelly from?
- Justin Kelly is from United States.
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- Justin Kelly is a writer.
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