Justin Simien, 1983
Writers · May 7, 1983
Justin Simien
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Justin Simien is 43 years old, born May 7, 1983 in United States · Taurus.
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About
Justin Simien's debut feature Dear White People won the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Talent at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, then became a Netflix series (2017–2021). The American filmmaker, actor, and author was born in 1983 and landed on Variety's 2013 "10 Directors to Watch" list. As a Taurus, Simien channels deliberate, grounded storytelling.
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Biography
Justin Simien's debut feature Dear White People won the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Talent at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. The film's critical success led to its adaptation as a Netflix series spanning 2017–2021. Simien, born May 7, 1983, in the United States, works as a filmmaker, screenwriter, actor, and author. He was named to Variety's 2013 "10 Directors to Watch" list, marking early industry recognition. As a screenwriter and filmmaker, Simien navigates both feature-length and episodic storytelling formats, blending directorial vision with performative roles. His Taurus nature reflects a methodical approach to character and narrative development. Based in the US, Simien continues to shape contemporary American cinema through genre-bending work that examines identity and social dynamics.
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Trivia
- Dear White People, Simien's first feature, won breakthrough recognition at Sundance 2014 before Netflix picked it up for series adaptation.
- Named to Variety's 2013 "10 Directors to Watch" list while still developing his debut feature.
- Simien works across multiple creative disciplines—filmmaker, screenwriter, actor, and author—rather than specializing in a single role.
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Numerology
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Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
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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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Frequently asked
- How old is Justin Simien?
- Justin Simien is 43 years old (born May 7, 1983).
- When is Justin Simien's birthday?
- Justin Simien was born on May 7, 1983.
- What is Justin Simien's zodiac sign?
- Justin Simien is a Taurus, born May 7, 1983.
- What is Justin Simien's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Justin Simien was born in 1983, the year of the Water Pig.
- Where is Justin Simien from?
- Justin Simien is from United States.
- What does Justin Simien do?
- Justin Simien is a writer.
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