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Brent Carver

• Remembering (Aug 4, 2020)

★ November 17, 1951 · Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Birth data: A — Accurate
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Moon Sign
Gemini
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Sun Sign
Scorpio
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Ascendant
Scorpio
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Nakshatra
Ardra
Birth Star
Vocational awardTonyEntertainmentActorEntertain/MusicLife Path 8Destiny Number 1Soul Number 2

Brent Carver's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Brent Carver has a Gemini Moon sign, Ardra Nakshatra and a Scorpio Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Scorpio.

Brent Carver Birth Details

Date of birthNovember 17, 1951
Birth time8:45 AM
Birth placeCranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Birth data rating
A — Accurate

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What is Brent Carver's Moon sign?

Brent Carver's Moon sign is Gemini in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Brent Carver's Nakshatra?

Brent Carver's Moon Nakshatra is Ardra, with the Moon in Gemini.

What is Brent Carver's Ascendant?

Brent Carver's Ascendant (Lagna) is Scorpio in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Brent Carver's zodiac sign?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Brent Carver's Sun sign is Scorpio. Western (tropical) astrology uses a different zodiac, so a Western horoscope may show a different sign.

What is Brent Carver's birth date and birth time?

Brent Carver was born on November 17, 1951 at 8:45 AM in Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada. The birth data is rated A (Accurate).

Biography

Who is Brent Carver?

Canadian actor best known for his performances on Broadway in Parade as Leo Frank and Kiss of the Spider Woman as Molina, for which he won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical in 1993. He won the Canadian Film Award 1978 for Best Actor for One Night Stand (1978). He was known in Stratford and Toronto theatres for his moving performances in such stage productions as Bent, Foxfire and Long Days Journey Into Night. Carver died on 4 August 2020 at the age of 68 at home in Cranbrook. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Brent Carver (1951–2016) Public Profile

Quick facts

  • Full name: Brent Carver
  • Birth: 4 November 1951, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
  • Death: 2 February 2016
  • Occupation: Actor (stage, film, television)

Notable achievements

Brent Carver is best known for his work on Broadway as Molina in Kiss of the Spider Woman. He won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for that performance in 1993.

News and legacy

Upon his passing in February 2016, major outlets published obituaries highlighting his contributions to theatre and film. His stage work remains a highlight of Canadian arts history.

Selected career highlights

  • Broadway: Kiss of the Spider Woman — played Molina; critical and audience acclaim.
  • Extensive work in Canadian theatre, including performances with major companies and festivals.

Film and television

Carver appeared in Canadian film and television projects over the course of his career. Public databases catalog his credits across multiple productions.

Recent projects

As of his passing in 2016, there were no new projects. He is remembered for his influential theatre work and performances.

Social media

There are no widely public official social media profiles for Brent Carver. Some fan pages or memorial posts may exist, but authenticity varies. Official channels are not maintained by or publicly associated with the artist.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Brent Carver's birth chart?

1 FOUND

Brent Carver's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga, including Gaja Kesari Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Brent Carver live through?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Brent Carver, in order.

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Venus / Rahu / Mars
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What do Brent Carver's numerology numbers say?

Brent Carver's core numbers are Life Path 8, Destiny 1, Soul Urge 2, Personality 8, Kabbalah Number 9, Birth 8.

∞Life Path
8

Chaldean Life Path 8 is Saturnian—authority, ambition, and material mastery. It indicates leadership with discipline, ethics, and long-term planning.

◎Destiny
1

Chaldean Destiny 1 indicates a leadership life-expression—initiative, courage, and independence. It supports roles where you create direction and command outcomes.

❖Soul Urge
2

Chaldean Soul 2 desires emotional safety, love, and peace. It seeks supportive bonds, trust, and harmony in relationships.

◇Personality
8

Chaldean Personality 8 appears strong, ambitious, and authoritative. Others often see business sense, leadership, and control.

∞Kabbalah Number
9

Kabbalah Number 9 reflects an inner spiritual code of compassion and completion. It supports service, forgiveness, and closing karmic cycles.

✦Birth
8

Discover Birth Number 8 in Vedic astrology: its traits, destiny, career tendencies, relationships, and Saturn's influence shaping wealth, power, and transformation.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1978
Career
Prize 1978 (Canadian Film Award, Best Actor)
1993
Career
Prize 1993 (Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical)
2020
Death
Death, Cause unspecified 4 August 2020 (Age 68)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this profile's Vedic astrology, birth chart, and numerology, answered by astrologers on DKSCORE.

How does Brent Carver's birth chart explain his remarkable success as an actor?

Brent Carver's chart offers compelling astrological reasons for his acclaimed acting career. His Scorpio Ascendant gives him magnetic stage presence and emotional depth, while Gaja Kesari Yoga — a powerful combination involving Jupiter and the Moon — bestows recognition and fame. His Life Path 8 further reinforces ambition and mastery in a chosen field, perfectly aligning with his Canadian Film Award win and Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical.

What do the planets reveal about Brent Carver's approach to love and relationships?

Brent Carver's Gemini Moon makes him intellectually driven and communicative in relationships, seeking mental stimulation and variety in partners. His Scorpio Sun and Ascendant add intense emotional loyalty and a desire for deep, transformative bonds. This blend creates a complex romantic nature — one that craves both lively conversation and profound intimacy, making his relationships meaningful but rarely simple or superficial.

Which astrological traits most powerfully define Brent Carver's character and inner strengths?

Brent Carver is defined by a rare triple Scorpio influence — Sun, Vedic Sun, and Ascendant all in Scorpio — making him intensely focused, perceptive, and resilient. The Gaja Kesari Yoga in his chart adds wisdom and charisma. His Destiny Number 1 speaks to natural leadership, while his Soul Number 2 reveals an underlying sensitivity and need for harmony, creating a performer of both power and emotional nuance.

Is Brent Carver a Scorpio, and what does that sun sign say about his artistic gifts?

Yes, Brent Carver is a Scorpio, born on November 17, 1951. Scorpios are ruled by Mars and Pluto, granting them transformative emotional range — a quality essential for a stage and screen actor of his caliber. This sign's intensity, depth, and ability to inhabit complex truths likely fueled his ability to win both a Canadian Film Award for Best Actor and a Tony Award, two of the most prestigious honors in performance.

What is Brent Carver's Janma Rashi in Vedic astrology, and how does it shape him?

Brent Carver's Janma Rashi, or Vedic Moon sign, is Gemini, known as Mithuna in Sanskrit. The Gemini Moon blesses him with quick wit, versatility, and expressive communication — all invaluable tools for a performer navigating both film and musical theatre. Combined with his Scorpio Ascendant and the auspicious Gaja Kesari Yoga, this Gemini Moon adds a lightness and adaptability that balances his otherwise intense Scorpionic chart energy.

Where and on what date was the award-winning actor Brent Carver born?

Brent Carver was born on November 17, 1951, in Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada. This birth date places him firmly under the Scorpio Sun in both Western and Vedic astrology, with a Scorpio Ascendant reinforcing that sign's themes throughout his life. His Life Path Number 8, derived from this birth date, is associated with authority, achievement, and lasting legacy — all qualities reflected in his celebrated career in Canadian and international theatre and film.

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