Alexandre Aja - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	August 07, 1978
Age	47
Birthplace	Paris, France
Zodiac Sign	Leo - (see also Alexandre Aja's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Horse
Generation	Generation X
Known For	Directing acclaimed horror films such as 'High Tension' ('Haute Tension'), 'The Hills Have Eyes' (2006), and 'Crawl'.

Intro

Alexandre Aja is a French film director, producer, and screenwriter, widely recognized for his work in the horror genre. He gained international acclaim for movies such as 'Haute Tension' and successful English-language remakes like 'The Hills Have Eyes.'

Early Life & Background

Born to French filmmaker Alexandre Arcady and film critic Marie-Jo Jouan, Alexandre Aja grew up in a creative environment. His exposure to cinema came at an early age due to his parents' involvement in the film industry.[1][2]

Career Highlights

• Directed the acclaimed French horror film 'High Tension' ('Haute Tension', 2003).
• Directed the 2006 remake of 'The Hills Have Eyes.'
• Directed 'Piranha 3D' (2010) and 'Crawl' (2019), expanding his reputation in the horror-thriller genre.
• Co-wrote and produced several projects, establishing himself as a leading figure in contemporary horror cinema.

Trivia

• His professional surname, 'Aja,' is formed from the initials of his birth name: Alexandre Jouan Arcady.[1]
• Consistently collaborates with his childhood friend Grégory Levasseur, who co-writes and produces many of his projects.[1][2]

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1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandre_Aja
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0014977/