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Matthew Vaughn

Matthew Vaughn - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornMarch 07, 1971
Age55
BirthplaceLondon, England, UK
Zodiac SignPisces - (see also Matthew Vaughn's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacPig
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForDirecting and producing films such as 'Layer Cake', 'Kick-Ass', 'X-Men: First Class', and the 'Kingsman' franchise.

Intro

Matthew Vaughn is a British film director, producer, and screenwriter, best known for directing stylish, energetic films including 'Layer Cake', the 'Kingsman' series, and 'X-Men: First Class.'

Early Life & Background

Matthew Vaughn was born in London and educated at Stowe School. For a time, he believed actor Robert Vaughn was his biological father, but later discovered his real father was George Albert Harley de Vere Drummond, an English aristocrat. Vaughn traveled briefly before settling back in London to begin his career in the film industry.

Career Highlights

  • Produced Guy Ritchie's crime films 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels' and 'Snatch'.
  • Directed his debut film, 'Layer Cake' (2004), which received critical acclaim.
  • Helmed the superhero action-comedy 'Kick-Ass' (2010).
  • Directed the successful blockbuster 'X-Men: First Class' (2011).
  • Launched the 'Kingsman' franchise with 'Kingsman: The Secret Service' (2014) and its sequels.

Trivia

  • Was rumored for a time to direct James Bond films but did not get the role.
  • Married to model Claudia Schiffer since 2002.
  • His films are noted for their stylish direction and inventive action sequences.

FAQs

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How old is Matthew Vaughn?

Matthew Vaughn is 55 years old.

When was Matthew Vaughn born?

Matthew Vaughn was born the 7 March 1971.

Where is Matthew Vaughn from?

London, England, UK.

On His Birth-Day

About March 7th, 1971, in brief:

  • Day of the week: March 7th, 1971 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: One Bad Apple by The Osmonds
  • #1 UK song: Baby Jump by Mungo Jerry
  • Popular movie: A Clockwork Orange directed by Stanley Kubrick

Check the link for more news and curiosities on March 7th, 1971.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Vaughn
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0891216/