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Jaume Collet-Serra

Jaume Collet-Serra - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornMarch 23, 1974
Age52
BirthplaceSant Iscle de Vallalta, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Zodiac SignAries - (see also Jaume Collet-Serra's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacTiger
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForDirecting films such as 'Orphan,' 'Unknown,' 'Non-Stop,' 'The Shallows,' and 'Jungle Cruise.' He is also known for frequent collaborations with actor Liam Neeson.

Intro

Jaume Collet-Serra is a Spanish-American film director and producer best known for his work in the thriller and horror genres, as well as mainstream action films featuring high-profile actors.

Early Life & Background

Jaume Collet-Serra was born in Catalonia, Spain, and moved to Los Angeles at the age of 18 to pursue a career in film. He studied at Columbia College Hollywood where he began working in the film industry, first as an editor and assistant before moving on to directing commercials and music videos.

Career Highlights

  • Directed the 2005 horror remake 'House of Wax', his feature film debut.
  • Achieved recognition with the thriller 'Orphan' (2009).
  • Continued with acclaimed thrillers starring Liam Neeson, including 'Unknown' (2011), 'Non-Stop' (2014), 'Run All Night' (2015), and 'The Commuter' (2018).
  • Directed 'The Shallows' (2016), a well-reviewed survival thriller.
  • Directed the Disney adventure film 'Jungle Cruise' (2021), starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt.
  • Directed the DC superhero film 'Black Adam' (2022), starring Dwayne Johnson.

Trivia

  • Jaume Collet-Serra founded his own production company, Ombra Films, to support Spanish talent in Hollywood.
  • He is known for his visually dynamic style and for revitalizing genre films with contemporary flair.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Jaume Collet-Serra?

Jaume Collet-Serra is 52 years old.

When was Jaume Collet-Serra born?

Jaume Collet-Serra was born the 23 March 1974.

Where is Jaume Collet-Serra from?

Sant Iscle de Vallalta, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

On His Birth-Day

About March 23rd, 1974, in brief:

  • Historical events: Hiroo Onoda, a Japanese soldier who had been hiding in the Philippines since World War II, surrendered to authorities on March 23, 1974, after 29 years in hiding, unaware that the war had ended.
  • Day of the week: March 23rd, 1974 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Dark Lady by Cher
  • #1 UK song: Billy, Don't Be A Hero by Paper Lace
  • Popular movie: Young Frankenstein directed by Mel Brooks

Check the link for more news and curiosities on March 23rd, 1974.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaume_Collet-Serra
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1429471/