Thurop Van Orman, 1976
Writers · April 26, 1976
Thurop Van Orman
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Thurop Van Orman is 50 years old, born April 26, 1976 in United States · Taurus.
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About
Thurop Van Orman created The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, the Cartoon Network series that defined his career as a cartoonist, animator, and writer. Born in the US in 1976, Van Orman voiced the show's titular character and later directed The Angry Birds Movie 2. A Taurus with life-path number 8, he balances creative storytelling with leadership across animation and film.
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Biography
Thurop Van Orman built his reputation as a cartoonist and animator through The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, the Cartoon Network series he created, produced, and voiced the lead character in from 2008 to 2010. He expanded into film direction with The Angry Birds Movie 2, marking a significant shift in his career scope. Born April 26, 1976, in the US, Van Orman works across multiple creative disciplines—writing, producing, directing, and voice acting—giving him rare versatility in animation and entertainment. As a screenwriter and animator, his work typically involves developing original characters, crafting narratives for visual media, and collaborating with production teams. His Taurus nature aligns with his methodical approach to character design and world-building, while his life-path number 8 suggests a drive toward mastery and strategic leadership in creative projects.
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Trivia
- Van Orman voiced the titular character Flapjack himself in The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack rather than hiring a separate actor.
- His directorial debut came with a major studio project: The Angry Birds Movie 2, stepping into live-action/CG hybrid filmmaking.
- His legal first name is Mark Ashton, but he goes professionally by "Thurop," a distinctive personal brand in animation.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Thurop Van Orman extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl Boucher
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Frequently asked
- How old is Thurop Van Orman?
- Thurop Van Orman is 50 years old (born April 26, 1976).
- When is Thurop Van Orman's birthday?
- Thurop Van Orman was born on April 26, 1976.
- What is Thurop Van Orman's zodiac sign?
- Thurop Van Orman is a Taurus, born April 26, 1976.
- What is Thurop Van Orman's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Thurop Van Orman was born in 1976, the year of the Fire Dragon.
- Where is Thurop Van Orman from?
- Thurop Van Orman is from United States.
- What does Thurop Van Orman do?
- Thurop Van Orman is a writer.
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