Philip Karanja, 1987
Actors · February 22, 1987
Philip Karanja
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Philip Karanja is 39 years old, born February 22, 1987 · Pisces.
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About
Philip Karanja broke through as Melvin on Kenya's Tahidi High in 2007, then pivoted to directing and production. Born February 22, 1987, he co-founded Phill-It Productions in 2012 with writer Abel Mutua and has since helmed comedy and drama series including The Real Househelps of Kawangware, Sue and Jonnie, and Click Click Bang. A Pisces director-producer who balances on-screen acting with behind-the-scenes storytelling.
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Biography
Philip Karanja is a Kenyan director, producer, and actor. He was born February 22, 1987. Karanja gained recognition playing Melvin in the Citizen TV drama Tahidi High in 2007, a breakout role that anchored his early acting career. In 2012, he co-founded Phill-It Productions with writer Abel Mutua, establishing himself as a production leader. His directing debut came in 2014 with the KTN comedy series The Real Househelps of Kawangware. Since then, he has directed Sue and Jonnie, A Grand Little Lie, Click Click Bang, Makosa ni Yangu, and Untying Kantai, building a portfolio across comedy and drama. Beyond directing, Karanja has appeared as an actor in Tahidi High, Aphrodite, and Haki Mwitu. As a Pisces born in 1987, Karanja embodies the sign's creative adaptability, moving fluidly between performing and directing. His Life Path number 4 reflects the foundational work of building Phill-It Productions and establishing institutional frameworks in Kenyan television. Actors typically develop their craft through live performance and screen work, then transition into production and direction to shape projects at scale.
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Trivia
- Co-founded Phill-It Productions with writer Abel Mutua in 2012, five years after his breakout TV role.
- His first credited directing role, The Real Househelps of Kawangware on KTN, launched his behind-the-camera career in 2014.
- Has worked across three major Kenyan broadcasters—Citizen TV, KTN, and others—as both actor and director.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Builder
Disciplined and structured. Philip Karanja succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian MayPig · 1947
- Caleb HearonPig · 1995
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Nicola PeltzPig · 1995
CHALLENGING
- Patrick MöllekenRooster · 1993
- Ewa Farna
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Frequently asked
- How old is Philip Karanja?
- Philip Karanja is 39 years old (born February 22, 1987).
- When is Philip Karanja's birthday?
- Philip Karanja was born on February 22, 1987.
- What is Philip Karanja's zodiac sign?
- Philip Karanja is a Pisces, born February 22, 1987.
- What is Philip Karanja's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Philip Karanja was born in 1987, the year of the Fire Rabbit.
- What does Philip Karanja do?
- Philip Karanja is a actor.
- Is Philip Karanja still alive?
- Yes — Philip Karanja is alive and 39 years old.
- What is Philip Karanja's life-path number?
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