Will Reiser, 1980
Writers · January 1, 1980
Will Reiser
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Will Reiser is 46 years old, born January 1, 1980 in United States · Capricorn.
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About
Will Reiser wrote 50/50, the 2011 film drawn from his own cancer diagnosis. The American screenwriter and producer turned a deeply personal health crisis into a widely recognized narrative about illness and survival. Born in 1980, Reiser channels Capricorn precision into character-driven stories rooted in real experience.
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Biography
Will Reiser is an American screenwriter and producer best known for 50/50, the 2011 film he wrote based on his own experience with cancer. The project marked a rare instance of a writer translating a life-altering medical crisis into mainstream cinema, blending dark comedy with genuine vulnerability. Reiser works across screenwriting and production, disciplines that demand both narrative vision and collaborative stamina. Born January 1, 1980, in the US, he carries a Capricorn's reputation for turning raw material into structured, durable work. Screenwriters typically spend years developing scripts, pitching studios, and revising drafts—a grind that rewards persistence. Reiser's decision to mine his own cancer story for 50/50 positioned him as a writer willing to weaponize vulnerability, a strategy that resonated across critics and audiences.
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Trivia
- 50/50 was inspired by Reiser's firsthand battle with cancer, making it one of Hollywood's rare autobiographical health narratives.
- Reiser is both a screenwriter and producer, spanning creative and business-side roles in film development.
- His life path number 2 aligns with the mediator archetype—fitting for someone who translated personal trauma into a story designed for collective healing.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Diplomat
Cooperative and intuitive. Will Reiser read rooms quickly and often build careers around partnerships, mediation, or paired creative work.
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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
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan Wang
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- How old is Will Reiser?
- Will Reiser is 46 years old (born January 1, 1980).
- When is Will Reiser's birthday?
- Will Reiser was born on January 1, 1980.
- What is Will Reiser's zodiac sign?
- Will Reiser is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1980.
- What is Will Reiser's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Will Reiser was born in 1980, the year of the Metal Monkey.
- Where is Will Reiser from?
- Will Reiser is from United States.
- What does Will Reiser do?
- Will Reiser is a writer.
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