Michael Bell, 1971
Writers · April 10, 1971
Michael Bell
★ HOW OLD IS MICHAEL BELL?
Michael Bell is 55 years old, born April 10, 1971 in United States · Aries.
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About
Michael Bell paints portraits of crime-drama icons and writes about his own dual life. The American artist was born in 1971 and has depicted figures from The Sopranos, Goodfellas, and A Bronx Tale alongside portraits of John Gotti. Beyond canvas, Bell champions anti-bullying and autism advocacy. His 2017 memoir Dual Lives: from the Streets to the Studio documented his journey. Aries energy drives his restless creative range.
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Biography
Michael Bell is an American portrait painter, muralist, screenwriter, and author born in 1971. His subject matter spans crime and culture: he has painted portraits of John Gotti and actors from the Mafia-inflected dramas The Sopranos, Goodfellas, and A Bronx Tale. Beyond portraiture, Bell works as a screenwriter and has authored a memoir. In June 2017, he published Dual Lives: from the Streets to the Studio, a personal account of navigating street life and artistic practice. As an activist, Bell focuses on anti-bullying and autism awareness, embedding advocacy into his public presence. Born under Aries, Bell's multi-disciplinary practice—painting, writing, activism—reflects the sign's directness and pioneering impulse. His life-path number is 5, associated with freedom and creative reinvention across mediums. As a screenwriter and visual artist, Bell operates in both narrative and pictorial registers, a duality he explored explicitly in his memoir's title. He holds US citizenship.
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Trivia
- Bell painted John Gotti, one of the most infamous crime figures in modern American history.
- His portrait subjects span three canonical Mafia films—Goodfellas, A Bronx Tale, and the HBO series The Sopranos.
- Bell's memoir Dual Lives: from the Streets to the Studio was published in June 2017.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Michael Bell reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 5 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Michael Bell?
- Michael Bell is 55 years old (born April 10, 1971).
- When is Michael Bell's birthday?
- Michael Bell was born on April 10, 1971.
- What is Michael Bell's zodiac sign?
- Michael Bell is a Aries, born April 10, 1971.
- What is Michael Bell's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Michael Bell was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Michael Bell from?
- Michael Bell is from United States.
- What does Michael Bell do?
- Michael Bell is a writer.
- Is Michael Bell still alive?
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