★ HOW OLD IS RAPHAEL SMITH?
Raphael Smith is 52 years old, born November 29, 1973 in ZA · Sagittarius.
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About
Raphael Smith is a South African screenwriter whose work spans award-nominated shorts and features. Born in Cape Town in 1973, he studied law and Jewish Civilisation at the University of Cape Town before earning a master's in screenwriting from the National Film and Television School. His 2008 film Sidney Turtlebaum, starring Derek Jacobi, was nominated for best short film at the 2009 British Independent Film Awards and shortlisted for a 2010 Academy Award. A Sagittarius born under life-path 33, Smith brings introspective, visionary storytelling to his craft.
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Biography
Raphael Schrire Smith is a screenwriter whose full name pronunciation rhymes with "playful". Born 29 November 1973 in Cape Town, South Africa, Smith attended Herzlia Primary, Middle and High School before studying law and Jewish Civilisation at the University of Cape Town, later earning a master's degree in screenwriting from the National Film and Television School. His early recognition came in 2004 when he received a BAFTA nomination as a writer on the short film Sea Monsters. That same year, he served as script consultant on the South African feature Boy called Twist. Smith's 2008 short film Sidney Turtlebaum, which starred Derek Jacobi, was nominated for best short film at the 2009 British Independent Film Awards and shortlisted for a 2010 Academy Award in the best short film category. Based in London, United Kingdom, Smith continues working as a screenwriter. As a Sagittarius, he channels the sign's philosophical and narrative-driven sensibilities. Life-path 33, his numerological designation, aligns with the "master teacher"—a profile suited to his work shaping stories and mentoring through screenplay craft. Screenwriters develop scripts for film and television, balancing dialogue, structure, and character arcs across genres.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Smith grew up in Cape Town, South Africa, attending Herzlia Primary, Middle and High School. He pursued formal education in law and Jewish Civilisation at the University of Cape Town, then undertook postgraduate training in screenwriting at the National Film and Television School. This trajectory—from legal studies to specialized screenwriting training—positioned him to enter the film industry with both academic grounding and craft expertise before his first award nomination in 2004.
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Trivia
- His first name, Raphael, is pronounced to rhyme with "playful".
- In 2004, Smith was nominated for a BAFTA for his writing work on the short film Sea Monsters.
- His 2008 short film Sidney Turtlebaum, starring Derek Jacobi, was shortlisted for a 2010 Academy Award for best short film.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 33 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Raphael Smith?
- Raphael Smith is 52 years old (born November 29, 1973).
- When is Raphael Smith's birthday?
- Raphael Smith was born on November 29, 1973.
- What is Raphael Smith's zodiac sign?
- Raphael Smith is a Sagittarius, born November 29, 1973.
- What is Raphael Smith's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Raphael Smith was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is Raphael Smith from?
- Raphael Smith is from ZA.
- What does Raphael Smith do?
- Raphael Smith is a writer.
- Is Raphael Smith still alive?
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