William Brent Bell, 1980
Writers · September 17, 1980
William Brent Bell
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William Brent Bell is 45 years old, born September 17, 1980 in United States · Virgo.
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About
William Brent Bell turned horror and thriller franchises into box-office juggernauts, directing films like The Boy and Orphan: First Kill that grossed over $300 million worldwide. Born in the US in 1980, Bell works as a screenwriter, director, and producer. His filmography spans Stay Alive, The Devil Inside, and Brahms: The Boy II, establishing him as a reliable hand in elevated genre cinema. As a Virgo, he channels precision into suspenseful, character-driven narratives.
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Biography
William Brent Bell is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for turning horror and thriller properties into consistent box-office performers. Born September 17, 1980, in the US, Bell has directed films including Stay Alive (2006), The Devil Inside (2012), Wer (2013), The Boy (2016), Brahms: The Boy II (2020), Separation (2021), Orphan: First Kill (2022), Lord of Misrule (2023), and Orphans (2026). His work has grossed over $300 million worldwide at the box office, making him a commercially successful figure in genre filmmaking. Bell's screenwriting and directorial approach balances commercial appeal with narrative depth, often reviving or reimagining existing intellectual property for modern audiences. As a Virgo born in September, his work reflects methodical craft and attention to atmospheric detail. Life-path 8 suggests an orientation toward material success and structural mastery—traits evident in his ability to scale franchises like the Orphan series. Screenwriters and directors typically juggle multiple roles across development, production, and post-production; Bell's dual credit across writing and directing positions him as a creative decision-maker rather than a service hire.
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Trivia
- Bell's films have collectively grossed over $300 million at the global box office, making him one of the most financially successful horror and thriller directors of his generation.
- He has directed entries in two major horror franchises: Orphan: First Kill (2022) in the Orphan series and Brahms: The Boy II (2020) in The Boy franchise.
- His 2023 film Lord of Misrule and upcoming 2026 release Orphans demonstrate sustained output in genre filmmaking across the 2020s.
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Numerology
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The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. William Brent Bell 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
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan Wang
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Frequently asked
- How old is William Brent Bell?
- William Brent Bell is 45 years old (born September 17, 1980).
- When is William Brent Bell's birthday?
- William Brent Bell was born on September 17, 1980.
- What is William Brent Bell's zodiac sign?
- William Brent Bell is a Virgo, born September 17, 1980.
- What is William Brent Bell's Chinese zodiac sign?
- William Brent Bell was born in 1980, the year of the Metal Monkey.
- Where is William Brent Bell from?
- William Brent Bell is from United States.
- What does William Brent Bell do?
- William Brent Bell is a writer.
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