★ HOW OLD IS THOR FREUDENTHAL?
Thor Freudenthal is 53 years old, born October 20, 1972 in DE · Libra.
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About
Thor Freudenthal steered two massive kid-lit adaptations into box-office hits. Born in Germany in 1972, he directed Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, establishing himself as a go-to filmmaker for young-audience blockbusters. As a Libra, he balances visual spectacle with character-driven storytelling.
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Biography
Thor Freudenthal is a German film director, screenwriter, animator, and special effects artist. Born in 1972, he came of age in the era of CGI-hybrid family filmmaking. His breakthrough came through Diary of a Wimpy Kid, the adaptation that cemented his reputation for translating beloved book franchises into accessible mainstream cinema. He followed that with Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, further solidifying his niche as a director who understands how to balance humor, action, and the sensibilities of younger audiences. As a screenwriter and director, Freudenthal works across multiple visual disciplines—animation, special effects, and live-action directing—giving him unusual range in the family-entertainment space. His life-path number 22 suggests a builder's instinct: constructing narratives and worlds at scale. A Libra born in October, his work reflects that sign's eye for balance and proportion in ensemble casts and tonal variety.
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Trivia
- Freudenthal is credited as a director, screenwriter, animator, and special effects artist—a rare quad-threat in Hollywood.
- His two most recognizable films, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, are both major studio adaptations of bestselling young-adult book series.
- Born in Germany, Freudenthal holds German citizenship and built an international career in American studio filmmaking.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Builder
22 is 4 amplified. Builders of large, structural things — institutions, festivals, multi-decade catalogs.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 22 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
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
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Thor Freudenthal?
- Thor Freudenthal is 53 years old (born October 20, 1972).
- When is Thor Freudenthal's birthday?
- Thor Freudenthal was born on October 20, 1972.
- What is Thor Freudenthal's zodiac sign?
- Thor Freudenthal is a Libra, born October 20, 1972.
- What is Thor Freudenthal's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Thor Freudenthal was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Thor Freudenthal from?
- Thor Freudenthal is from DE.
- What does Thor Freudenthal do?
- Thor Freudenthal is a writer.
- Is Thor Freudenthal still alive?
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