Nick Hornby
English writer and lyricist (born 1957) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the artist, see Nick Hornby (artist).
Nicholas Peter John Hornby[1][2] (born 17 April 1957) is an English writer and lyricist. He is best known for his memoir Fever Pitch (1992) and novels High Fidelity and About a Boy, all of which were adapted into feature films. Hornby's work frequently touches upon music, sport, and the aimless and obsessive natures of his protagonists. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide as of 2018.[3] In a 2004 poll for the BBC, Hornby was named the 29th most influential person in British culture.[4][5] He has received two Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay nominations for An Education (2009), and Brooklyn (2015).
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Born | (1957-04-17) 17 April 1957 (age 66) Redhill, Surrey, England |
Occupation | Writer, editor, screenwriter |
Alma mater | Jesus College, Cambridge |
Period | 1992–present |
Genre | Fiction, non-fiction |
Notable work | High Fidelity About a Boy |
Spouse | |
Children | 3 |
Relatives | Derek Hornby (father) Johnny Hornby (half-brother) Robert Harris (brother-in-law) |
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