Matt Shakman, 1975
Actors · August 8, 1975
Matt Shakman
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Matt Shakman is 50 years old, born August 8, 1975 in United States · Leo.
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About
Matt Shakman directed WandaVision, the MCU miniseries that became a cultural phenomenon, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Born August 8, 1975, in the US, he's a director and former child actor. Before his blockbuster run, Shakman helmed episodes of Game of Thrones, Fargo, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and served as artistic director of the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles. As a Leo, he channels that sign's boldness into high-stakes visual storytelling.
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Biography
Matt Shakman directed WandaVision, the MCU miniseries that became a cultural phenomenon, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Born August 8, 1975, in the US, he is a director and former child actor. His television work spans prestige drama: he directed episodes of Game of Thrones, Fargo, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and The Great. From 2017 to 2023, Shakman was artistic director of the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, overseeing the theatre's creative output. As a Leo born in mid-August, Shakman embodies that sign's confidence and directorial command. Directors work across genres and formats—scripted television, film, and live theatre—balancing visual storytelling with collaborative leadership. The shift from child acting to behind-the-camera work mirrors many performers' evolution into directorial careers. His trajectory from episodic television to prestige MCU projects and theatrical stewardship reflects sustained industry recognition across media.
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Trivia
- Shakman was a child actor before transitioning to directing.
- He directed WandaVision, the 2021 MCU miniseries.
- He served as artistic director of the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles from 2017 to 2023.
- His television credits include Game of Thrones, Fargo, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Nicola PeltzPig · 1995
- Brian MayPig · 1947
CHALLENGING
- Patrick MöllekenRooster · 1993
- Ewa Farna
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Frequently asked
- How old is Matt Shakman?
- Matt Shakman is 50 years old (born August 8, 1975).
- When is Matt Shakman's birthday?
- Matt Shakman was born on August 8, 1975.
- What is Matt Shakman's zodiac sign?
- Matt Shakman is a Leo, born August 8, 1975.
- What is Matt Shakman's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Matt Shakman was born in 1975, the year of the Wood Rabbit.
- Where is Matt Shakman from?
- Matt Shakman is from United States.
- What does Matt Shakman do?
- Matt Shakman is a actor.
- Is Matt Shakman still alive?
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