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Kimberly Peirce - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 08, 1967 |
|---|---|
| Age | 58 |
| Birthplace | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Kimberly Peirce's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Directing and co-writing the film 'Boys Don't Cry' (1999) |
Intro
Kimberly Peirce is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer best known for her critically acclaimed debut feature film 'Boys Don't Cry' (1999).
Early Life & Background
Kimberly Peirce was born on September 8, 1967, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She later moved to Miami, Florida, before attending the University of Chicago and then completing a graduate program in film at Columbia University.
Career Highlights
- Directed 'Boys Don't Cry' (1999), which won the Academy Award for Best Actress for Hilary Swank and brought Peirce critical acclaim.
- Directed 'Stop-Loss' (2008), a drama focusing on Iraq War veterans.
- Directed the 2013 adaptation of Stephen King's 'Carrie'.
- Active as an advocate for LGBT rights and gender diversity in film.
Trivia
- Peirce identifies as genderqueer and uses she/her and they/them pronouns.
- 'Boys Don't Cry' was inspired by the real-life story of Brandon Teena.
- Peirce has served on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Board of Governors.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Kimberly Peirce?
Kimberly Peirce is 58 years old.
When was Kimberly Peirce born?
Kimberly Peirce was born the 8 September 1967.
Where is Kimberly Peirce from?
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About September 8th, 1967, in brief:
- Historical events: The Surveyor 5 spacecraft successfully landed on the Moon on September 8, 1967, as part of NASA's lunar exploration program. This mission provided valuable data about the lunar surface and helped pave the way for future manned missions.
- Day of the week: September 8th, 1967 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Ode To Billie Joe by Bobbie Gentry
- #1 UK song: The Last Waltz by Engelbert Humperdinck
- Popular movie: The Graduate directed by Mike Nichols
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