Simon Barrett, 1978
Writers · July 29, 1978
Simon Barrett
★ HOW OLD IS SIMON BARRETT?
Simon Barrett is 47 years old, born July 29, 1978 in United States · Leo.
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About
Simon Barrett built a signature style of horror through repeated collaborations with director Adam Wingard. Born in 1978, the American screenwriter, actor, and producer co-created cult hits V/H/S, You're Next, and The Guest before making his feature directorial debut with Seance in 2021. As a Leo, Barrett channels the sign's confident storytelling instinct into genre-bending narratives.
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Biography
Simon Barrett is an American screenwriter, actor, producer, and director born in 1978. His filmography is defined by sustained creative partnership with director Adam Wingard across multiple horror and thriller projects. Barrett co-wrote and produced A Horrible Way to Die, the found-footage anthology V/H/S and its sequel V/H/S/2, the home-invasion thriller You're Next, and the psychological horror film The Guest. He transitioned to feature directing with Seance, released in 2021. As a screenwriter and producer, Barrett typically works within genre frameworks—horror, thriller, and suspense—often mining ordinary settings for psychological tension. Born under Leo, he gravitates toward narratives with ensemble casts and layered antagonists, channeling the sign's dramatic sensibility into genre subversion. His life-path number of 7 aligns with his introspective approach to character and motivation in script work.
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Trivia
- Barrett's directorial debut, Seance, marked his first solo feature after years as a screenwriter and producer on Wingard collaborations.
- He has worked across multiple horror subgenres—found footage (V/H/S), home invasion (You're Next), and supernatural thriller (The Guest)—establishing range within genre.
- Barrett's career is built on long-form creative partnership rather than standalone projects, reflecting a collaborative rather than solo auteur approach.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Simon Barrett release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Seol In-ah
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Frequently asked
- How old is Simon Barrett?
- Simon Barrett is 47 years old (born July 29, 1978).
- When is Simon Barrett's birthday?
- Simon Barrett was born on July 29, 1978.
- What is Simon Barrett's zodiac sign?
- Simon Barrett is a Leo, born July 29, 1978.
- What is Simon Barrett's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Simon Barrett was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Simon Barrett from?
- Simon Barrett is from United States.
- What does Simon Barrett do?
- Simon Barrett is a writer.
- Is Simon Barrett still alive?
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