Derek Mears - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 16, 1972 |
|---|---|
| Age | 54 |
| Birthplace | Bakersfield, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Derek Mears's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Portraying Jason Voorhees in the 2009 film 'Friday the 13th' and Swamp Thing in the 2019 TV series 'Swamp Thing'. |
Intro
Derek Mears is an American actor and stuntman best known for his work in horror and action films, particularly for portraying Jason Voorhees in the 2009 reboot of 'Friday the 13th.' He has an extensive resume of stunt work in major Hollywood productions and is also recognized for playing Swamp Thing in the DC Universe series.
Early Life & Background
Derek Mears was born in Bakersfield, California. He attended Highland High School, where he began to realize a passion for acting and performance. There is limited public information on his family background or early influences beyond his California upbringing.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Jason Voorhees in the 2009 reboot of 'Friday the 13th'
- Portrayed Swamp Thing in the 2019 DC Universe series
- Appeared in 'Predators', 'Hatchet III', and 'Resident Evil: Vendetta'
- Provided stunt work for numerous films, including 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl', 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull', and 'Men in Black II'
Trivia
- Derek Mears suffers from alopecia, an autoimmune condition that causes hair loss.
- He is a member of the improvisational comedy group ComedySportz.
- He has often been cast in roles requiring heavy makeup or prosthetics due to his height and physicality.
FAQs
People also ask
Derek Mears is 54 years old.
Derek Mears was born the 16 May 1972.
Bakersfield, California, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About May 16th, 1972, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 16, 1972, Malta transitioned from the British system of pounds, shillings, and pence to a decimal currency system. The Maltese pound was divided into 100 cents, each cent into 10 mils. The first series of decimal coins included denominations of 50 cent, 10 cent, 5 cent, 2 cent, 1 cent, 5 mils, 3 mils, and 2 mils.
- Day of the week: May 16th, 1972 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack
- #1 UK song: Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard
- Popular movie: The Godfather directed by Francis Ford Coppola
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