★ HOW OLD IS RUSS COCHRANE?
Russ Cochrane is 55 years old, born January 1, 1971 in CA · Capricorn.
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About
Russ Cochrane shaped prestige TV as a screenwriter and producer across hits like Orphan Black, Rookie Blue, and Flashpoint. Born in Canada in 1971, he earned a Philosophy and History degree from Dalhousie University before writing for MTV's Undressed and the adventure series Young Blades. A Capricorn with life-path number 2, Cochrane balances collaborative storytelling with solo creative vision.
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Biography
Russ Cochrane is a Canadian screenwriter and producer born in 1971. He rose through television by holding key writer and producer roles on multiple acclaimed series. On Orphan Black, the BBC America drama starring Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated Tatiana Maslany, Cochrane served as co-executive producer and writer. He was executive producer and writer on Global/ABC's Rookie Blue, a writer and creative consultant on CBS/CTV's Flashpoint, and executive producer on CTV/NBC's The Listener. Earlier credits include the adventure series Young Blades, the teen comedy Radio Free Roscoe, and MTV's Undressed, produced by Roland Joffé. Cochrane also wrote the original screenplay for the Gemini Award-winning TV movie Last Exit, directed by John Fawcett. Educated at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he studied Philosophy and History, Cochrane has guest-lectured at the Canadian Film Centre and The Toronto Screenwriting Conference. As a screenwriter, he shapes narrative across multiple formats—from hourlong dramas to films—balancing character-driven stories with production logistics. His Capricorn nature and life-path number 2 align with his collaborative approach to ensemble television.
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Before Fame
Cochrane earned a degree in Philosophy and History from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia before breaking into screenwriting. His early credits included the teen comedy Radio Free Roscoe and the adventure series Young Blades, along with MTV's Undressed, establishing him as a writer capable of working across genres before his breakthrough on prestige dramas.
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Trivia
- Cochrane wrote the original screenplay for Last Exit, a TV movie that won the Gemini Award.
- He has served as an invited speaker at both the Canadian Film Centre and The Toronto Screenwriting Conference.
- His work on Orphan Black aligned him with one of the most acclaimed science-fiction dramas of the 2010s, starring Tatiana Maslany.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Diplomat
Cooperative and intuitive. Russ Cochrane read rooms quickly and often build careers around partnerships, mediation, or paired creative work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- RockyRabbit · 1999
- Pop SmokeRabbit · 1999
- Rob KardashianRabbit · 1987
CHALLENGING
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Taylor Swift
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Russ Cochrane?
- Russ Cochrane is 55 years old (born January 1, 1971).
- When is Russ Cochrane's birthday?
- Russ Cochrane was born on January 1, 1971.
- What is Russ Cochrane's zodiac sign?
- Russ Cochrane is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1971.
- What is Russ Cochrane's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Russ Cochrane was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Russ Cochrane from?
- Russ Cochrane is from CA.
- What does Russ Cochrane do?
- Russ Cochrane is a writer.
- Is Russ Cochrane still alive?
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