Matthew A. Cherry, 1981
Writers · January 1, 1981
Matthew A. Cherry
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Matthew A. Cherry is 45 years old, born January 1, 1981 in United States · Capricorn.
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About
Matthew A. Cherry directed Hair Love, the 2019 Academy Award-winning animated short that redefined representation in mainstream animation. Born in 1981, the American filmmaker and former football player wrote and directed independent features before Hair Love's record-breaking Kickstarter campaign raised nearly $300,000. As a Capricorn, Cherry channels determined vision into projects that break industry barriers.
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Biography
Matthew A. Cherry is an American film director, writer, and producer born December 14, 1981. He first directed two independent films: The Last Fall in 2012 and 9 Rides in 2016. His breakthrough came with Hair Love, the 2019 Oscar-winning animated short that became his signature work. The film's Kickstarter campaign raised nearly $300,000, shattering the platform's previous record for short-film fundraising. Before directing, Cherry played American football professionally, bringing athletic discipline to his later creative pursuits. As a screenwriter and director, Cherry shapes visual storytelling across multiple formats. Born under Capricorn, his career reflects the sign's hallmark persistence—from indie features to Academy recognition. His life-path number 3 aligns with creative expression and communication.
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Trivia
- Hair Love's Kickstarter raised nearly $300,000, breaking the all-time record for any short film funded on the platform.
- Cherry played professional American football before transitioning to filmmaking full-time.
- His directorial debut, The Last Fall, premiered in 2012; the second feature, 9 Rides, followed in 2016.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Matthew A. Cherry gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Rocky
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Frequently asked
- How old is Matthew A. Cherry?
- Matthew A. Cherry is 45 years old (born January 1, 1981).
- When is Matthew A. Cherry's birthday?
- Matthew A. Cherry was born on January 1, 1981.
- What is Matthew A. Cherry's zodiac sign?
- Matthew A. Cherry is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1981.
- What is Matthew A. Cherry's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Matthew A. Cherry was born in 1981, the year of the Metal Rooster.
- Where is Matthew A. Cherry from?
- Matthew A. Cherry is from United States.
- What does Matthew A. Cherry do?
- Matthew A. Cherry is a writer.
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