Sami Khan, 1979
Writers · January 1, 1979
Sami Khan
★ HOW OLD IS SAMI KHAN?
Sami Khan is 47 years old, born January 1, 1979 · Capricorn.
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About
Sami Khan co-directed St. Louis Superman, an Academy Award–nominated documentary short that put him on the map. Born in Sarnia, Ontario, Khan studied film at Columbia University before making his mark with shorts like Habibi and 75 El Camino, then his debut feature Khoya in 2015. As a Capricorn, Khan channels the sign's disciplined pursuit of craft into meticulous documentary and narrative work.
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Biography
Sami Khan co-directed St. Louis Superman with Smriti Mundhra, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary (Short Subject) at the 92nd Academy Awards in 2020. Originally from Sarnia, Ontario, he attended Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School before studying film at Columbia University. Khan wrote and directed the short films The Bride, The Workout, Habibi, and 75 El Camino before premiering his debut feature Khoya in 2015. In 2020, he co-released the feature documentary The Last Out with Michael Gassert, receiving a special jury mention for the Albert Maysles New Documentary Director Award at the Tribeca Film Festival. Beyond film, Khan served as a story editor on the Canadian television drama series Transplant. Born January 1, 1979, Khan embodies the Life Path 1 archetype—the pioneer and innovator who charts new creative territory. Screenwriters work across multiple formats, crafting narratives for screen and television. In November 2020, Sarnia's South Western International Film Festival honored Khan with a retrospective program of his works, recognizing his growing local and international profile.
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Before Fame
Khan grew up in Sarnia, Ontario, attending Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School. He went on to study film at Columbia University, where he honed his craft before directing early short films. His path to recognition began with writing and directing The Bride, The Workout, Habibi, and 75 El Camino—works that preceded his 2015 feature debut Khoya.
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Trivia
- Khan co-directed St. Louis Superman, which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary (Short Subject) at the 92nd Academy Awards in 2020.
- He and Michael Gassert's documentary The Last Out received a special jury mention for the Albert Maysles New Documentary Director Award at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival.
- In November 2020, Sarnia's South Western International Film Festival held a retrospective program of Khan's works following increased local interest sparked by his Academy Award nomination.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Sami Khan tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 1 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian MayPig · 1947
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CHALLENGING
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Tian Xiwei
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Sami Khan?
- Sami Khan is 47 years old (born January 1, 1979).
- When is Sami Khan's birthday?
- Sami Khan was born on January 1, 1979.
- What is Sami Khan's zodiac sign?
- Sami Khan is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1979.
- What is Sami Khan's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Sami Khan was born in 1979, the year of the Earth Goat.
- What does Sami Khan do?
- Sami Khan is a writer.
- Is Sami Khan still alive?
- Yes — Sami Khan is alive and 47 years old.
- What is Sami Khan's life-path number?
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