Matthue Roth, 1978
Writers · June 30, 1978
Matthue Roth
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Matthue Roth is 47 years old, born June 30, 1978 in United States · Cancer.
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About
Matthue Roth blended religious themes with raw sexuality through slam poetry, Broadway appearances, and published novels that bridged Jewish culture and frank storytelling. Born in the US in 1978, he gained early recognition performing in the 2002 Def Poetry Jam production and has since written young adult novels, memoirs, and essays for publications like The Forward and Tablet. As a Cancer, Roth channels emotional depth into genre-spanning work.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Matthue Roth is an American author, poet, screenwriter, and spoken word performer whose career began as a slam poet in San Francisco. Born June 30, 1978, he carved an unusual niche by pairing religious material with explicit content—a combination that caught national attention when he appeared in the 2002 Broadway production of Def Poetry Jam. His published work spans three young adult novels, two children's books, and two memoirs, with essays appearing in The Forward, Tablet, and Jewcy. In 2018, his short story "One Part Finger" was shortlisted for Best American Short Stories, and in 2009 his novel Losers received a special selection designation from the American Library Association. Beyond writing, Roth co-founded Hevria, a Jewish culture website created with Elad Nehorai, and G-dcast (later rebranded as BimBam), an educational platform developed alongside Sarah Lefton. In 2014, Roth and his then-wife Itta Werdiger-Roth, a restaurateur, were named to The Jewish Week's "36 Under 36" list. As a screenwriter and multimedia creator, Roth continues work across video game design and digital platforms. A Cancer born in 1978, Roth's life-path number 7 aligns with his introspective, boundary-crossing approach to art.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Roth began his career as a slam poet performing in San Francisco, where his fusion of religious imagery and explicit content set him apart in spoken word circles. This early reputation for stylistic risk-taking led to his selection for the 2002 Broadway production of Def Poetry Jam, the breakthrough that established his national profile.
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Trivia
- Roth co-founded Hevria with Elad Nehorai and G-dcast (later BimBam) with Sarah Lefton, two digital platforms centered on Jewish culture and education.
- His short story "One Part Finger" was shortlisted for Best American Short Stories in 2018.
- In 2014, Roth and restaurateur Itta Werdiger-Roth were included in The Jewish Week's "36 Under 36" list recognizing influential young Jews.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Matthue Roth release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
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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
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Seol In-ah
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Frequently asked
- How old is Matthue Roth?
- Matthue Roth is 47 years old (born June 30, 1978).
- When is Matthue Roth's birthday?
- Matthue Roth was born on June 30, 1978.
- What is Matthue Roth's zodiac sign?
- Matthue Roth is a Cancer, born June 30, 1978.
- What is Matthue Roth's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Matthue Roth was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Matthue Roth from?
- Matthue Roth is from United States.
- What does Matthue Roth do?
- Matthue Roth is a writer.
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