★ HOW OLD IS THOMAS VAN AALTEN?
Thomas van Aalten is 47 years old, born September 26, 1978 in NL · Libra.
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About
Thomas van Aalten crafts novels steeped in absurd dialogue and creepy atmospheres. Born in the Netherlands in 1978, he published his debut story in Zoetermeer magazine at 19. His five novels—including Sneeuwbeeld, Tupelo, and the SMS-only Exile—experiment with form and technology critique. A Libra, van Aalten frequently collaborates with Berlin filmmaker Edwin Brienen and is devoted to rock music and F.C. St. Pauli.
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Biography
Thomas van Aalten is a Dutch writer known for novels that fuse absurdist dialogue with unsettling atmospheres. Born September 26, 1978, he debuted with a story in the literary magazine Zoetermeer at age 19. Over two decades, van Aalten published five novels: Sneeuwbeeld (2000), Tupelo (2001), Sluit Deuren en Ramen (2003), Coyote (2006), and De Onderbreking (2009). His most audacious work, Exile, arrived only via SMS—a formal provocation against technology abuse. Beyond novels, he has contributed articles to magazines including 3voor12, Passionate, VARA TV Magazine, Revu, and Vrij Nederland. As a screenwriter and novelist, van Aalten operates across literary and visual media; his frequent collaborations with Berlin-based burlesque filmmaker Edwin Brienen extend his practice into cinema. A Libra and life-path 6, van Aalten balances artistic experiment with cultural engagement—he is a devoted fan of rock acts like Motörhead and The Sisters of Mercy, and a committed supporter of F.C. St. Pauli. Working from the Netherlands, he remains active in European literary and underground film circles.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Van Aalten published his first story in Zoetermeer literary magazine at 19, marking an early entry into Dutch letters. Little else is documented about his pre-publication years, suggesting a relatively private early life before his debut.
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Trivia
- His fifth novel, Exile, existed only as a downloadable story sent via SMS text message—a conceptual work designed to critique the abuse of new technologies.
- Van Aalten frequently collaborates with Berlin-based burlesque filmmaker Edwin Brienen, blending literature with avant-garde cinema.
- He is a devoted F.C. St. Pauli enthusiast and fan of rock bands including Motörhead and The Sisters of Mercy.
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Numerology
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The Caretaker
Responsible and family-oriented. Thomas van Aalten often anchor a fandom community and lean into projects with social or emotional weight.
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Birthday compatibility
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Thomas van Aalten?
- Thomas van Aalten is 47 years old (born September 26, 1978).
- When is Thomas van Aalten's birthday?
- Thomas van Aalten was born on September 26, 1978.
- What is Thomas van Aalten's zodiac sign?
- Thomas van Aalten is a Libra, born September 26, 1978.
- What is Thomas van Aalten's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Thomas van Aalten was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Thomas van Aalten from?
- Thomas van Aalten is from NL.
- What does Thomas van Aalten do?
- Thomas van Aalten is a writer.
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