(1957-04-17) 17 April 1957 (age 67) 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
Amanda Posey
(sep. 2021)
Children
3
Relatives
Derek Hornby (father) Johnny Hornby (half-brother) Robert Harris (brother-in-law)
Website
nickhornbyofficial.com
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).
^Barratt, Nick (26 January 2008). "Family detective: Nick Hornby". The Telegraph. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
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