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Beau Willimon is a screenwriter, playwright and film producer. Beau Willimon was born in Alexandria, Virginia, United States on October 26, 1977. The age as of 2026 is 48. Education on record includes Columbia University. Notable works include House of Cards.
My Take
Beau Willimon is one of those writers I instinctively trust. His American House of Cards turned cold political maneuvering into addictive television, and the Virginia native's Columbia education plus real campaign experience clearly fed that ruthless authenticity. What I admire is his range: a Mars-mission drama in The First, then a stint writing for Andor in a galaxy far away. He moves the world with words rather than a famous face, and that quiet authorial power is exactly the kind of craftsmanship I find myself rooting for every time.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Beau Willimon
- Name (Japanese)
- ボー・ウィリモン
- Reading
- ぼー・うぃりもん
- Born
- October 26, 1977 (age 48)
- Origin
- Alexandria, Virginia, United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter / playwright / film producer / writer / showrunner
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Snake
2. Background
- University
- Columbia University
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | House of Cards |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/beauwillimon/
- Xhttps://x.com/BeauWillimon
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beau%20Willimon
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9C%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A3%E3%83%AA%E3%83%A2%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4877396
5. About this entry
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- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Beau Willimon born?
Beau Willimon was born on October 26, 1977 and is 48 years old.
Where is Beau Willimon from?
Beau Willimon is from Alexandria, Virginia, United States.
What does Beau Willimon do?
Beau Willimon works as screenwriter, playwright, film producer, writer, showrunner.
Where did Beau Willimon study?
Beau Willimon attended Columbia University.
What is Beau Willimon known for?
Beau Willimon's notable works include House of Cards.
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