★ HOW OLD IS KENJI UCHIDA?
Kenji Uchida is 54 years old, born January 1, 1972 in Japan · Capricorn.
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★ LEDE
About
Kenji Uchida is a Japanese film director born in 1972 who broke through with *A Stranger of Mine*, his theatrical debut that won four awards at Cannes and earned him Best Director at the 30th Hochi Film Award. Before that, his independently produced short *Weekend Blues* took two prizes at the 24th Pia Film Festival in 2001. A Capricorn, Uchida studied filmmaking at San Francisco State University.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Kenji Uchida is a Japanese film director born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1972. He studied filmmaking at San Francisco State University before returning to Japan to pursue independent projects. His short film *Weekend Blues* won two awards at the 24th Pia Film Festival in 2001, signaling early recognition. His theatrical feature debut, *A Stranger of Mine* (2005), became a breakout moment — the film won four awards at the Cannes Film Festival and earned Uchida the Best Director award at the 30th Hochi Film Award. As a screenwriter and director, Uchida works across narrative feature film and independent production. Born under Capricorn, his life-path number is 3, suggesting creative expression and communication as core themes. Japanese directors typically navigate both festival circuits and commercial theatrical releases; Uchida's trajectory reflects this dual path, moving from festival-recognized shorts to high-profile feature competition.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Uchida studied filmmaking at San Francisco State University before returning to Japan. His independently produced short film *Weekend Blues* won two awards at the 24th Pia Film Festival in 2001, establishing him as an emerging voice in Japanese cinema before his theatrical feature debut.
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Trivia
- *A Stranger of Mine* (2005), his feature debut, won four awards at the Cannes Film Festival.
- Uchida earned the Best Director award at the 30th Hochi Film Award for *A Stranger of Mine*.
- He trained in filmmaking at San Francisco State University before launching his directorial career in Japan.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Kenji Uchida gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 3 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Lindsay CollinsDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Kenji Uchida?
- Kenji Uchida is 54 years old (born January 1, 1972).
- When is Kenji Uchida's birthday?
- Kenji Uchida was born on January 1, 1972.
- What is Kenji Uchida's zodiac sign?
- Kenji Uchida is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1972.
- What is Kenji Uchida's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Kenji Uchida was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Kenji Uchida from?
- Kenji Uchida is from Japan.
- What does Kenji Uchida do?
- Kenji Uchida is a writer.
- Is Kenji Uchida still alive?
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