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Film director
Maya Deren
Ukrainian-born American avant-garde filmmaker (1917 to 1961)
Maya Deren was born on May 12, 1917 and died on October 13, 1961, aged 44.
- Born
- May 12, 1917, Kyiv
- Died
- October 13, 1961
- Zodiac sign
- Taurus
- Country
- United States, Ukrainian People's Republic
- Known as
- Film director
Official links: Wikipedia
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Maya’s birthday, by the numbers
- Maya Deren was born on a Saturday.
- Maya Deren would have turned 109 in 2026.
- Half birthday: November 12. Birthstone: Emerald.
- Maya Deren belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Maya Deren born?
Maya Deren was born on May 12, 1917 and died on October 13, 1961, aged 44.
What is Maya Deren’s zodiac sign?
Taurus, born May 12.