Wesley Morris, 1975
Writers · December 19, 1975
Wesley Morris
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Wesley Morris is 50 years old, born December 19, 1975 in United States · Sagittarius.
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About
Wesley Morris won the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism twice—a feat no other writer has matched. Born December 19, 1975, the American film critic and podcast host is currently critic at large for The New York Times and hosts the podcast Cannonball. He previously co-hosted Still Processing and wrote for The Boston Globe and Grantland, claiming his first Pulitzer in 2012 and his second in 2021 for coverage of race relations. Sagittarius energy: direct, restless pursuit of truth.
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Biography
Wesley Morris won the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism twice—in 2012 for his work at The Boston Globe and in 2021 for New York Times coverage of race relations—the only writer to achieve this distinction. Born December 19, 1975, Morris is an American film critic and journalist. He currently serves as critic at large for The New York Times and hosts the podcast Cannonball. Before that role, he co-hosted Still Processing with J Wortham, also for the Times. His earlier career included stints at Grantland and The Boston Globe, where he built his reputation as a writer of precision and cultural insight. Writers—whether critics or journalists—synthesize observation into argument, often under deadline pressure. Born under Sagittarius, Morris channels the sign's reputation for unrelenting honesty and expansive intellectual reach. As a Life Path 8, he embodies the drive toward mastery and influence in his field. Based in the US, Morris has consistently shaped conversations about race, cinema, and culture in American media.
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Trivia
- Morris is the only writer ever to win the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism more than once.
- He co-hosted Still Processing with J Wortham on the New York Times podcast network before moving to Cannonball.
- His journalism career spanned The Boston Globe, Grantland, and The New York Times.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Wesley Morris 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
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian MayPig · 1947
- Caleb HearonPig · 1995
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Nicola PeltzPig · 1995
CHALLENGING
- Patrick MöllekenRooster · 1993
- Ewa Farna
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- How old is Wesley Morris?
- Wesley Morris is 50 years old (born December 19, 1975).
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- Wesley Morris was born on December 19, 1975.
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- Wesley Morris is a Sagittarius, born December 19, 1975.
- What is Wesley Morris's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Wesley Morris was born in 1975, the year of the Wood Rabbit.
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- Wesley Morris is from United States.
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- Wesley Morris is a writer.
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