Roderick Thorp

About Roderick Thorp

Who is it?: Writer, Actor, Miscellaneous Crew
Birth Day: September 1, 1936
Birth Place: The Bronx, New York, USA
Birth Name: Roderick Mayne Thorp Jr.

Roderick Thorp

Novelist, short-story writer, teacher -- and private detective. He wrote two novels that would be turned into theatrical...
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As per our current Database, Roderick Thorp has been died on 28 April, 1999 at Oxnard, California, USA.

🎂 Roderick Thorp - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When Roderick Thorp die, Roderick Thorp was 63 years old.

Popular As Roderick Thorp
Occupation Writer
Age 63 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born September 1, 1936 (The Bronx, New York, USA)
Birthday September 1
Town/City The Bronx, New York, USA
Nationality USA

🌙 Zodiac

Roderick Thorp’s zodiac sign is Virgo. According to astrologers, Virgos are always paying attention to the smallest details and their deep sense of humanity makes them one of the most careful signs of the zodiac. Their methodical approach to life ensures that nothing is left to chance, and although they are often tender, their heart might be closed for the outer world. This is a sign often misunderstood, not because they lack the ability to express, but because they won’t accept their feelings as valid, true, or even relevant when opposed to reason. The symbolism behind the name speaks well of their nature, born with a feeling they are experiencing everything for the first time.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Roderick Thorp was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.

Novelist, short-story writer, teacher -- and private detective. He wrote two novels that would be turned into theatrical films, "The Detective" (1966), which became The Detective (1968); and "Nothing Lasts Forever" (1979), which became Die Hard (1988).

His 1986 novel "Rainbow Drive" was later produced as a made-for-TV movie. He taught literature and lectured on creative writing at schools and colleges in New Jersey and California, and wrote pieces for newspapers and magazines.

Earlier, as a young college graduate, he had worked at a detective agency owned by his father.

Roderick Thorp Movies

  • Die Hard (1988) as Writer
  • Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995) as Writer
  • Live Free or Die Hard (2007) as Writer
  • A Good Day to Die Hard (2013) as Writer

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