Shane Meadows, 1972
Writers · December 26, 1972
Shane Meadows
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Shane Meadows is 53 years old, born December 26, 1972 in United Kingdom · Capricorn.
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About
Shane Meadows turned gritty British indie cinema into cult classics. Born 26 December 1972 in England, the director-screenwriter-actor broke through with This Is England (2006), a film that spawned three television sequels between 2010 and 2015. His career spans raw character studies like Dead Man's Shoes (2004) and Twenty Four Seven (1997), establishing him as a defining voice in independent film. As a Capricorn, Meadows channels the sign's discipline into uncompromising storytelling.
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Biography
Shane Meadows is an English director, screenwriter, and actor born 26 December 1972. He built his reputation on independent film, beginning with Small Time (1996) and Twenty Four Seven (1997), before establishing himself as a major figure with Dead Man's Shoes (2004). His breakthrough came with This Is England (2006), a cult film that proved durable enough to spawn three television sequels released between 2010 and 2015. The film's success cemented Meadows' status in British cinema, yet he continued making diverse work: the intimate character drama A Room for Romeo Brass (1999), the Midlands-set Once Upon a Time in the Midlands (2002), the London indie snapshot Somers Town (2008), the mockumentary Le Donk & Scor-zay-zee (2009), and the music documentary The Stone Roses: Made of Stone (2013). Meadows works across screenwriting, directing, and acting—occupations that demand visual precision and narrative control. Born under Capricorn, he channels the sign's reputation for discipline and long-term vision. As a British filmmaker rooted in England, Meadows has remained committed to independent production rather than mainstream studio work.
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Trivia
- This Is England (2006) spawned three television sequels over five years (2010–2015), a rare achievement for a British indie film.
- Meadows' filmography spans over two decades, from Small Time (1996) through The Stone Roses: Made of Stone (2013), without breaking into mainstream Hollywood.
- His life-path number is 3, often associated with creative expression and communication—fitting for a director who works across film, television, and performance.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Shane Meadows gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the 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
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Lindsay CollinsDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
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Frequently asked
- How old is Shane Meadows?
- Shane Meadows is 53 years old (born December 26, 1972).
- When is Shane Meadows's birthday?
- Shane Meadows was born on December 26, 1972.
- What is Shane Meadows's zodiac sign?
- Shane Meadows is a Capricorn, born December 26, 1972.
- What is Shane Meadows's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Shane Meadows was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Shane Meadows from?
- Shane Meadows is from United Kingdom.
- What does Shane Meadows do?
- Shane Meadows is a writer.
- Is Shane Meadows still alive?
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