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Derek Kolstad was born on April 4, 1974 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Derek Kolstad is listed as a screenwriter and film producer. That works out to 52 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Taylor University.
My Take
To me, Derek Kolstad is one of modern action cinema's quiet architects. Creating the John Wick franchise in 2014 and writing its first two sequels is no small feat; he conjured an entire underworld mythology, complete with its own rules and economy, out of a deceptively simple premise. What impresses me is that he doesn't just stage gunfights, he writes grief and code-of-honor into a near-silent protagonist. There's a pleasing gap, too, between his earnest Wisconsin and Taylor University background and the stylish violence he dreams up. As a builder of worlds and tone, he has earned my genuine respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Derek Kolstad
- Name (Japanese)
- デレク・コルスタット
- Reading
- でれく・こるすたっと
- Born
- April 4, 1974 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Tiger
- Origin
- Madison, Wisconsin, United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter / film producer
2. Background
- University
- Taylor University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derek%20Kolstad
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q30136697
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
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 Derek Kolstad born?
Born April 4, 1974 (age 52).
Where is Derek Kolstad from?
Derek Kolstad is from Madison, Wisconsin, United States.
What does Derek Kolstad do?
Derek Kolstad works as screenwriter, film producer.
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