Birth Name: John Howard Carpenter
Occupation: Director
Born In: Carthage, NY
Birthdate: Age: 77 years old (as of 2025)
Ethnicity: White
Nationality: American
Sexuality: Straight
John Carpenter was born on the 16th of January, 1948. He is famous for being a Director. He was greatly influenced by the works of director Alfred Hitchcock. John Carpenter’s age is 77. American director and composer known for his horror, thriller and science fiction films. His filmography includes The Thing, Big Trouble in Little China, Halloween, Escape from New York and Starman. He has composed most of the music for his films.
The 77-year-old director was born in Carthage, NY. He made short horror films on 8mm before high school. He was enrolled at the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts, but dropped out. His film Halloween was selected for preservation in the National Film Library in 2006 by the United States Library of Congress.
John Carpenter is a Capricorn and his 78th birthday is in .
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Childhood
John Carpenter was born in 1940s. The early 1940s were dominated by World War II. Following the end of the war, it was the start of the Baby Boomer years and technology advancements such as the jet engine, nuclear fusion, radar, rocket technology and others later became the starting points for Space Exploration and Improved Air Travel. The 40s also brought us the Slinky, Velcro, Jeep, Tupperware and Frisbee. Discover what happened on this day.
John Howard Carpenter is part of the Baby boomers generation. Also known as "boomers", are the result of the end of World War II, when birth rates across the world spiked. They are associated with a rejection of traditional values. These hippie kids protested against the Vietnam War and participated in the civil rights movement.
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It's hard to know John Carpenter birth time, but we do know his mother gave birth to his on a Friday. People who are born on a Friday are social, have self-confidence, and and a generous personality. They have a flair for beauty, elegance, romance, affection and refinement.
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The 77-year-old American was born in the Baby Boomers Generation and the Year of the Rat
Education
John Howard Carpenter attended Western Kentucky University, University of Southern California.
Family
John Carpenter’s mother’s name is Milton Jean Carter and his father’s name is Howard Ralph Carpenter. We will continue to update information on John Carpenter’s parents.
Personal Life
Like many famous people and celebrities, John Carpenter keeps his personal life private. Once more details are available on who he is dating, we will update this section.
Fast Facts
| REAL NAME: | John Howard Carpenter |
| NICKNAME: | Rip Haight, Frank Armitage, Martin Quatermass, Jc |
| MARTIAL STATUS: | Pending |
| RELIGION: | Atheist |
| TATTOOS: | N/A |
| AGE GENERATION: | Baby Boomers Generation |
| BIRTH SIGN: | Capricorn |
| BIRTH DAY: | Friday |
| DAYS SINCE BIRTH: |
Net Worth
The 77-year-old American director has done well thus far. Majority of John’s money comes from being a director. CelebsMoney has recently updated John Carpenter’s net worth.
Videos
Horoscope
Zodiac Sign: John Carpenter is a Capricorn. People of this zodiac sign like family, tradition, and dislike almost everything at some point. The strengths of this sign are being responsible, disciplined, good managers, while weaknesses can be to be the know-it-all, unforgiving, condescending and expecting the worst. The greatest overall compatibility with Capricorn is Taurus and Cancer.
Chinese Zodiac: John Carpenter was born in the Year of the Serpent. People born under this sign are clever and charming. They're curious, but sometimes too motivated by money.
Ruling Planet: John Carpenter has a ruling planet of Saturn and has a ruling planet of Saturn and by astrological associations Saturday is ruled by Saturn. Saturn is a planet of commitment and responsibility, but also restriction and delay. People who are born with Saturn as the ruling planet are disciplined and are hard workers.
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John Carpenter’s birth sign is Capricorn and he has a ruling planet of Saturn.
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