★ HOW OLD IS MAX LANG?
Max Lang is 44 years old, born January 1, 1982 in DE · Capricorn.
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About
Max Lang directed Oscar-nominated animated shorts that became beloved children's classics. Born in Germany in 1982, Lang earned Academy Award nominations for The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, adapting literary stories into animated films. He also directed the Nickelodeon film Albert and illustrates books written by his wife, Suzanne Lang. As a Capricorn, Lang channels disciplined craftsmanship into meticulous visual storytelling.
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Biography
Max Lang directed two of the most decorated animated shorts in recent memory. Born in 1982 in Germany, Lang earned back-to-back Academy Award nominations in Best Short Animated Film: first for The Gruffalo in 2011, then for Room on the Broom in 2014. Both films adapted children's literature into lush, character-driven animation that resonated globally. Beyond shorts, Lang directed Albert, a Nickelodeon animated television film, expanding his range across formats. His creative practice extends to illustration; he illustrates books written by his wife, Suzanne Lang, blending narrative and visual design. Lang works as a film director and illustrator, roles that demand both technical precision and artistic vision. A Capricorn born on January 1st, he embodies the sign's association with ambition and mastery. His career reflects the meticulous, goal-oriented temperament often attributed to his zodiac placement. Life-path number 22 suggests a master builder archetype—someone drawn to large-scale creative projects with lasting cultural impact.
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Trivia
- Lang has been nominated for the Academy Award in Best Short Animated Film twice—for The Gruffalo (2011) and Room on the Broom (2014)—making him one of the most recognized voices in contemporary animated storytelling.
- He illustrates children's books authored by his wife, Suzanne Lang, creating a creative partnership that spans both animation and publishing.
- Beyond shorts, Lang directed Albert, a Nickelodeon animated television film, demonstrating versatility across different animation formats and audiences.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Builder
22 is 4 amplified. Builders of large, structural things — institutions, festivals, multi-decade catalogs.
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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
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Max Lang?
- Max Lang is 44 years old (born January 1, 1982).
- When is Max Lang's birthday?
- Max Lang was born on January 1, 1982.
- What is Max Lang's zodiac sign?
- Max Lang is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1982.
- What is Max Lang's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Max Lang was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Max Lang from?
- Max Lang is from DE.
- What does Max Lang do?
- Max Lang is a writer.
- Is Max Lang still alive?
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