Keri Collins, 1978
Writers · September 30, 1978
Keri Collins
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Keri Collins is 47 years old, born September 30, 1978 in United Kingdom · Libra.
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About
Keri Collins is a Welsh director and screenwriter born in 1978 who won a BAFTA for his work across BBC, Sky TV, Netflix, and PBS. He was mentored by Sir Kenneth Branagh after selection to the Guiding Lights scheme in 2008. His debut feature Convenience premiered at Raindance 2013 and won the Breakthrough Award at the 2014 BAFTA Cymru Awards. As a Libra, Collins brings introspective melancholy to his comedy work.
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Biography
Keri Collins is a BAFTA-winning director and screenwriter who has written and directed for the BBC, Sky TV, Netflix, The Sunday Times, and PBS. Born in Pontypool, Wales in 1978, Collins was selected for the prestigious Guiding Lights scheme in 2008 and mentored by Sir Kenneth Branagh. His 2011 short film 'FUNDAY' screened at Raindance and was acquired by Shorts International; it was nominated for a BAFTA Cymru award and described by screenwriter Tony Grisoni as "Deliciously melancholic". His debut feature comedy, Convenience, premiered at Raindance 2013 and starred Vicky McClure, Ray Panthaki, Adeel Akhtar, and Verne Troyer; it received multiple 4-star reviews including from EMPIRE and won the Breakthrough Award at the 2014 BAFTA Cymru Awards. Collins directed Tourist Trap, a BBC One Wales comedy series that ran for two series and two specials, starring Sally Phillips. He also directed the second and third series of Soft Border Patrol for BBC Northern Ireland and four episodes of Trollied for Sky One. In 2024, Deadline named Collins a Writer to Watch following news that he was adapting the 1980s series Super Gran into a family movie for Brock Media; his script topped The Brit List 2023 with the highest number of votes in the list's 15-year history. As a screenwriter, Collins creates original narratives and adapts existing IP for film and television audiences. A Libra born in late September, Collins brings reflective, balanced storytelling to comedy and drama. He is a UK citizen whose work spans both Welsh and wider British broadcasting.
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Before Fame
Collins was selected for the prestigious Guiding Lights scheme in 2008, a turning point that led to mentorship by Sir Kenneth Branagh. His short film 'FUNDAY' premiered at Raindance Film Festival 2011, where it was acquired for distribution by Shorts International and nominated for a BAFTA Cymru award.
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Trivia
- His short film 'FUNDAY' was described by Tony Grisoni, screenwriter of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, as 'Deliciously melancholic'.
- His debut feature Convenience starred Verne Troyer (Austin Powers), Ray Panthaki (Ali G In da House), Vicky McClure (This is England), and Adeel Akhtar (Four Lions).
- His Super Gran adaptation script topped The Brit List 2023 with the highest number of votes ever received for a project in the list's 15-year history.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Keri Collins tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil Black
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Frequently asked
- How old is Keri Collins?
- Keri Collins is 47 years old (born September 30, 1978).
- When is Keri Collins's birthday?
- Keri Collins was born on September 30, 1978.
- What is Keri Collins's zodiac sign?
- Keri Collins is a Libra, born September 30, 1978.
- What is Keri Collins's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Keri Collins was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Keri Collins from?
- Keri Collins is from United Kingdom.
- What does Keri Collins do?
- Keri Collins is a writer.
- Is Keri Collins still alive?
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