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Film director
Jonas Mekas
Lithuanian filmmaker (1922 to 2019)
Jonas Mekas was born on December 24, 1922 and died on January 23, 2019, aged 96.
- Born
- December 24, 1922, Lithuania
- Died
- January 23, 2019
- Zodiac sign
- Capricorn
- Country
- Lithuania, United States
- Known as
- Film director
Official links: Official website (jonasmekas.com) · Wikipedia
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Jonas’s birthday, by the numbers
- Jonas Mekas was born on a Sunday.
- Jonas Mekas would have turned 104 in 2026.
- Half birthday: June 24. Birthstone: Turquoise, tanzanite and zircon.
- Jonas Mekas belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Jonas Mekas born?
Jonas Mekas was born on December 24, 1922 and died on January 23, 2019, aged 96.
What is Jonas Mekas’s zodiac sign?
Capricorn, born December 24.
Does Jonas Mekas have an official website?
Yes: jonasmekas.com.