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My Take
Dan Trachtenberg is one of the directors I trust most without reservation. Announcing yourself with 10 Cloverfield Lane, a claustrophobic chamber thriller that earned a Directors Guild nomination, is no small feat for a first feature. What I admire is his restraint: he builds dread through confinement and character rather than spectacle, tightening the screws until you forget to breathe. His podcasting roots mark him as a genuine film obsessive, someone who loves the craft as much as the result. That blend of intellect and tension makes me eager for whatever he does next.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dan Trachtenberg
- Name (Japanese)
- ダン・トラクテンバーグ
- Reading
- だん・とらくてんばーぐ
- Born
- May 11, 1981 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
- Origin
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / podcaster / presenter / director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Cheltenham High School
- University
- Temple University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Dan Trachtenberg born?
Born May 11, 1981 (age 45).
Where is Dan Trachtenberg from?
Dan Trachtenberg is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Dan Trachtenberg do?
Dan Trachtenberg works as film director, screenwriter, podcaster, presenter, director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.