Nick Hornby | |
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.jpg) Hornby in 2009 | |
| Born | 17 April 1957 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) |
| Website | |
| nickhornbyofficial | |
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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