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Gavin Hood - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 12, 1963 |
|---|---|
| Age | 62 |
| Birthplace | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Gavin Hood's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Directing the Academy Award-winning film 'Tsotsi' (2005), as well as 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' (2009) and 'Ender's Game' (2013). |
Intro
Gavin Hood is a South African filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and actor, best known internationally for directing the Academy Award-winning film 'Tsotsi' and high-profile Hollywood projects such as 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' and 'Ender's Game.'
Early Life & Background
Gavin Hood was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1963. He studied law at the University of the Witwatersrand and later trained as a filmmaker at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Career Highlights
- Directed 'Tsotsi' (2005), which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
- Directed 'Rendition' (2007), a political thriller starring Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal.
- Directed 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' (2009), part of the blockbuster X-Men film franchise.
- Directed 'Ender’s Game' (2013), an adaptation of the bestselling science fiction novel.
- Wrote and directed 'Eye in the Sky' (2015), a critically acclaimed thriller exploring military ethics.
Trivia
- 'Tsotsi' was the first South African film to win an Academy Award.
- Before becoming a filmmaker, he worked briefly as a lawyer.
- He is known for choosing films with complex moral and political themes.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Gavin Hood?
Gavin Hood is 62 years old.
When was Gavin Hood born?
Gavin Hood was born the 12 May 1963.
Where is Gavin Hood from?
Johannesburg, South Africa.
On His Birth-Day
About May 12th, 1963, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 12, 1963, Bob Dylan was scheduled to perform on The Ed Sullivan Show but walked off after CBS executives censored his song "Talkin' John Birch Paranoid Blues," a satirical critique of the John Birch Society. Dylan refused to perform another song, leading to his departure from the show.
- Day of the week: May 12th, 1963 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: I Will Follow Him by Little Peggy March
- #1 UK song: From Me To You by The Beatles
- Popular movie: The Great Escape directed by John Sturges
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