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Born on January 1, 1973, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa is from Washington, D.C., United States. Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa is listed as a screenwriter, playwright and comics artist. That works out to 53 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Georgetown University. Awards on record include Harvey Award for Best New Talent (2006).
My Take
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa is, to me, one of the quietly indispensable architects of modern pop storytelling. A Georgetown-educated writer who moves fluidly between comics, theater, and television, he has shaped some of the shows that defined late-night binge culture, Riverdale, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Glee, Pretty Little Liars. What I respect most is his reverence for source material paired with the nerve to reinvent it; as Archie Comics' chief creative officer, he treats nostalgia as raw material rather than a crutch. Few writers wear so many hats convincingly. I am genuinely curious what corner of culture he reshapes next.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
- Name (Japanese)
- ロベルト・アギーレ＝サカサ
- Reading
- ろべると・あぎーれ＝さかさ
- Born
- January 1, 1973 (age 53)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Ox
- Origin
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter / playwright / comics artist / television producer / writer
2. Background
- University
- Georgetown University
Awards & achievements
- 2006 Harvey Award for Best New Talent
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
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 Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa born?
Born January 1, 1973 (age 53).
Where is Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa from?
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa is from Washington, D.C., United States.
What does Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa do?
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa works as screenwriter, playwright, comics artist, television producer, writer.
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