Shane Acker, 1971
Writers · January 1, 1971
Shane Acker
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Shane Acker is 55 years old, born January 1, 1971 in United States · Capricorn.
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About
Shane Acker directed 9, a feature film adapted from his Academy Award-nominated 2005 short of the same name. The American animator, director, and screenwriter was born in 1971 and studied at UCLA. As a Capricorn, Acker channels the sign's meticulous vision into animated storytelling.
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Biography
Shane Acker is an American animator, film director, screenwriter, and animation teacher. Born in 1971 in the US, he graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles. Acker is best known for directing the feature film 9, which he adapted from his 2005 short film of the same title—a project that earned an Academy Award nomination. Beyond feature work, he has taught animation, sharing his craft with the next generation of filmmakers. As a Capricorn born on January 1, Acker embodies the sign's discipline and architectural precision—qualities evident in the intricate world-building of 9. Screenwriters shape narrative through dialogue, structure, and thematic depth; Acker's work demonstrates command of all three, translating a short concept into a fully realized feature.
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Trivia
- Acker's 2005 short film 9 was nominated for an Academy Award before he expanded it into a feature film.
- He is a graduate of UCLA, one of the world's leading film schools.
- In addition to directing and screenwriting, Acker serves as an animation teacher, passing on his expertise to students.
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The Diplomat
Cooperative and intuitive. Shane Acker read rooms quickly and often build careers around partnerships, mediation, or paired creative work.
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Birthday compatibility
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- Shane Acker is 55 years old (born January 1, 1971).
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- Shane Acker is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1971.
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- Shane Acker was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
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