Scott M. Gimple, 1971
Writers · March 29, 1971
Scott M. Gimple
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Scott M. Gimple is 55 years old, born March 29, 1971 in United States · Aries.
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About
Scott M. Gimple shaped The Walking Dead's peak years as showrunner and architect of its zombie mythology. Born in the US in 1971, he wrote and produced for TV hits including Fillmore!, Life, and FlashForward before taking the helm of The Walking Dead from seasons 4–8 and its spin-off The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live. An Aries screenwriter, Gimple built his reputation on serialized storytelling and character-driven drama.
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Biography
Scott M. Gimple is an American screenwriter and television producer who became the architect of The Walking Dead's narrative peak. Born March 29, 1971, he began his career writing for animated series Fillmore! before moving into live-action television. His credits include Life, FlashForward, and Chase—shows that established him as a writer skilled in ensemble dynamics and long-form tension. When he took over as showrunner for The Walking Dead from seasons 4 through 8, Gimple steered the series through its most culturally dominant period, introducing key characters and refocusing the narrative on human conflict rather than zombie spectacle. He later extended his tenure by overseeing The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, a spin-off centered on flagship characters. Beyond television, Gimple has also worked as a writer for comics, diversifying his portfolio across media. As a screenwriter, his work spans character development, serialized plotting, and genre storytelling. With a Life Path 5, Gimple embodies the creative restlessness and adaptability typical of this numerological profile—traits evident in his genre-hopping early career and his ability to reshape an established franchise. An Aries born in 1971, he channels the sign's directiveness and pioneering impulse into bold narrative choices.
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Trivia
- Gimple worked as both a writer and producer across multiple TV networks before becoming known as The Walking Dead's chief architect.
- He served as showrunner for The Walking Dead for five consecutive seasons (4–8), a tenure that made him one of the longest-serving showrunners in the franchise.
- In addition to television, Gimple has written for comics, expanding his storytelling across multiple formats.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Scott M. Gimple reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
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Frequently asked
- How old is Scott M. Gimple?
- Scott M. Gimple is 55 years old (born March 29, 1971).
- When is Scott M. Gimple's birthday?
- Scott M. Gimple was born on March 29, 1971.
- What is Scott M. Gimple's zodiac sign?
- Scott M. Gimple is a Aries, born March 29, 1971.
- What is Scott M. Gimple's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Scott M. Gimple was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Scott M. Gimple from?
- Scott M. Gimple is from United States.
- What does Scott M. Gimple do?
- Scott M. Gimple is a writer.
- Is Scott M. Gimple still alive?
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