★ HOW OLD IS ROB HEYDON?
Rob Heydon is 55 years old, born August 19, 1970 in CA · Leo.
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About
Rob Heydon is a Canadian film producer and director who shaped indie cinema through Tribeca premieres and award-winning music videos. Born in Toronto in 1970, he produced Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy, which topped iTunes charts on release, and executive produced O.G., starring Jeffrey Wright, which premiered at Tribeca and was acquired by HBO. As a Leo, Heydon channels creative ambition into high-stakes projects across film, television, and documentaries.
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Biography
Rob Heydon is a Canadian film producer and director who built a career bridging festival circuits and streaming platforms. Born in Toronto, Ontario in 1970, Heydon worked early as a producer and production manager at the Norman Jewison Canadian Film Centre for Advanced Film Studies. He co-produced Go Further, a Woody Harrelson project that earned an Audience Award runner-up at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2003. In 2011, Heydon produced and directed Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy, based on Welsh's #1 bestselling novel; the film ranked #1 on iTunes during its release week. His executive producer credits include The Crescent (2017, directed by Seth Smith, premiered at Midnight Madness, acquired by Amazon) and O.G. (2018, starring Jeffrey Wright, premiered at Tribeca, acquired by HBO). Heydon produced and directed Isabelle, a 2019 horror film for Lakeshore Entertainment starring Adam Brody and Amanda Crew, with producer credits including Sid Ganis and Joni Sighvatsson. Earlier, he won a 2000 Juno Award for Best Music Video for Edwin's 'Alive,' which also took the People's Choice Award at Much Music Video Awards. As a screenwriter and filmmaker, Heydon specializes in narrative feature films and television production, often at feature-film budgets (The Pinkertons, a $26 million television series, ran one season in 2014). A Leo born August 19, Heydon channels characteristic creative leadership and bold vision into projects with significant production values. He is also a partner with Lazarus Effects Inc., a VFX and animation company.
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Before Fame
Rob Heydon began his film career at the Norman Jewison Canadian Film Centre for Advanced Film Studies in Toronto, working as a production manager and producer. This apprenticeship under one of Canada's most respected filmmakers positioned him for independent film production and directing work that would define his later career.
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Trivia
- Won a 2000 Juno Award for Best Music Video for Edwin's 'Alive,' which also received the People's Choice Award at Much Music Video Awards.
- Produced and directed Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy, based on Welsh's #1 bestselling novel, which became the #1 film on iTunes during its release week in 2011.
- Executive produced O.G., starring Jeffrey Wright, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and was acquired by HBO in 2018.
- Is a partner with Lazarus Effects Inc., a VFX and animation company.
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Numerology
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The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Rob Heydon extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
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Frequently asked
- How old is Rob Heydon?
- Rob Heydon is 55 years old (born August 19, 1970).
- When is Rob Heydon's birthday?
- Rob Heydon was born on August 19, 1970.
- What is Rob Heydon's zodiac sign?
- Rob Heydon is a Leo, born August 19, 1970.
- What is Rob Heydon's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Rob Heydon was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Rob Heydon from?
- Rob Heydon is from CA.
- What does Rob Heydon do?
- Rob Heydon is a writer.
- Is Rob Heydon still alive?
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