Date of Birth: September 13, 1976
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
Colin Trevorrow is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer, best known for his work on the “Jurassic World” franchise. Born and raised in San Francisco, California, Trevorrow attended New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he developed a passion for filmmaking. He began his career in the industry by co-writing and directing the indie hit “Safety Not Guaranteed” in 2012, which garnered critical acclaim and opened doors for him in Hollywood. His breakout moment came when he was selected to direct “Jurassic World,” the fourth installment in the Jurassic Park series, which was released in 2015. The film was a massive box office success, grossing over $1.6 billion worldwide. Following this success, Trevorrow was initially slated to direct “Star Wars: Episode IX,” although he later exited the project due to creative differences. Trevorrow returned to the Jurassic franchise as a director for “Jurassic World: Dominion,” set to release in 2022. In addition to his work on blockbuster films, he has been involved in various other projects as a screenwriter and producer. Known for his ability to blend character-driven stories with large-scale action, Trevorrow continues to be a prominent figure in contemporary cinema.
5 Interesting Facts about Colin Trevorrow
1. Colin Trevorrow co-wrote the screenplay for “Jurassic World” along with Derek Connolly.
2. He was originally hired to direct “Star Wars: Episode IX” before leaving the project due to creative differences.
3. Trevorrow directed an episode of the Apple TV+ series “Amazing Stories,” a revival of the classic anthology series.
4. Before making it big in Hollywood, Trevorrow worked on several short films and documentaries.
5. His debut feature film, “Safety Not Guaranteed,” was based on a real classified ad that appeared in a 1997 issue of Backwoods Home Magazine.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Colin Trevorrow
1. “I think the best stories are the ones that are a little bit of a mystery.”
2. “I’m a firm believer that a good story will always find its audience.”
3. “Jurassic World is about our relationship with the past and how we shape our future.”
4. “You have to believe in your vision and fight for it, even when others don’t see it.”
5. “The most important thing for me is to tell stories that resonate on an emotional level.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
$5 million
Children
Colin Trevorrow has two children with his wife, Isabelle Trevorrow.
Relevant Links
1. [Colin Trevorrow IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1119880/
2. [Colin Trevorrow on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_Trevorrow
3. [Colin Trevorrow’s Twitter](https://twitter.com/colintrevorrow
4. [Jurassic World Official Site](https://www.jurassicworld.com/
5. [Safety Not Guaranteed on Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/safety_not_guaranteed
