Nick Hornby
Biography
Nick Hornby is an English novelist, essayist, screenwriter, and editor born on April 17, 1957, in Redhill, Surrey, England. Also known as Nicholas Peter John Hornby, he is a fan of the Arsenal FC football club. His literary work frequently touches upon music, sport, and the aimless and obsessive natures of his protagonists. He is best known for the novels High Fidelity, About a Boy, and the football memoir Fever Pitch. By 2018, his books had sold more than 5 million copies worldwide. In a 2004 poll conducted for the BBC, he was named the 29th most influential person. He has twenty-eight known credits recorded on the Movie Database and maintains a career spanning writing across film and television.
Career overview
Nick Hornby is an English novelist, essayist, screenwriter, and editor who was born in Redhill, Surrey, England, on April 17, 1957. Also known by his full name, Nicholas Peter John Hornby, he is widely recognized for his literary works including the novels High Fidelity and About a Boy, as well as the football memoir Fever Pitch. His writing frequently explores themes related to music, sport, and the aimless and obsessive natures of his protagonists.
As a prominent literary figure, his books achieved significant commercial reach, selling more than 5 million copies worldwide as of 2018. In addition to his writing career, he is known as a fan of the Arsenal football club. His contributions to literature and screenwriting have established a distinct presence in contemporary culture, and he was named the twenty-ninth most influential person in a 2004 poll conducted for the BBC.
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Full Filmography
45 titles- Funny Woman (2023) Novel
- Funny Woman (2023) Executive Producer
- Funny Woman (2023) Creator
- Slam (2023) Book
- High Fidelity (2020) Book
- High Fidelity (2020) Executive Producer
- State of the Union (2019) Executive Producer
- State of the Union (2019) Writer
- State of the Union (2019) Creator
- BookTube (2019) as Self
- Juliet, Naked (2018) Novel
- Juliet, Naked (2018) Executive Producer
- 89 (2017) as Himself
- Love, Nina (2016) Writer
- Love, Nina (2016) Executive Producer
- Slam (2016) Novel
- The Tube: Going Underground (2016) Executive Producer
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) as Self
- Brooklyn (2015) Screenplay
- About a Boy (2014) Creator
- Wild (2014) Screenplay
- A Long Way Down (2014) Novel
- A Long Way Down (2014) Executive Producer
- È nata una star? (2012) Short Story
- An Education (2009) Screenplay
- An Education (2009) Executive Producer
- The Alan Titchmarsh Show (2007) as Self
- Tapping the Wire (2007) as Self
- Fever Pitch (2005) Novel
- Fever Pitch (2005) Executive Producer
- The Culture Show (2004) as Self
- About a Boy (2002) Novel
- About a Boy (2002) Executive Producer
- High Fidelity (2000) Book
- Faith (1998) Writer
- Fever Pitch (1997) as School Football Coach (uncredited)
- Fever Pitch (1997) Screenplay
- Fever Pitch (1997) Novel
- Follow the Yellow Brick Road (1991) Director
- Omnibus (1967) as Self
- Just One Drink Executive Producer
- Just One Drink Writer
- Just One Drink Creator
- The Giant's House Executive Producer
- The Giant's House Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nick Hornby best known for?
Nick Hornby is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including High Fidelity (2020), High Fidelity (2020), Juliet, Naked (2018), Juliet, Naked (2018).
When and where was Nick Hornby born?
Nick Hornby was born on April 17, 1957 in Redhill, Surrey, England, UK.
How many credits does Nick Hornby have?
Nick Hornby has accumulated over 45 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1967 to 2023.
What is Nick Hornby's background in cinema and television?
Nick Hornby is an English novelist, essayist, screenwriter, and editor born on April 17, 1957, in Redhill, Surrey, England. Also known as Nicholas Peter John Hornby, he is a fan of the Arsenal FC football club. His literary work frequently touches upon music, sport, and the aimless and obsessive natures of his protagon...