David Foenkinos - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	October 28, 1974
Age	51
Birthplace	Paris, France
Zodiac Sign	Scorpio - (see also David Foenkinos's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger
Generation	Generation X
Known For	David Foenkinos is best known for his novel 'La délicatesse,' which was adapted into a successful feature film, and for winning the prestigious Prix Renaudot for 'Charlotte.'

Intro

David Foenkinos is a French novelist, screenwriter, and director known for his popular contemporary novels, many of which explore themes of love and existentialism. His works have garnered significant acclaim in the French literary scene and have been translated into multiple languages.

Early Life & Background

Foenkinos grew up in Paris. In his youth, a serious illness led to a prolonged hospital stay, after which he developed a passion for reading and music. He later studied literature and musicology at the Sorbonne.

Career Highlights

• Debut novel: 'Inversion de l'idiotie : de l'influence de deux Polonais' (2002)
• 'La délicatesse' (2009), a bestseller, adapted into a film in 2011
• Won Prix Renaudot and Prix Goncourt des lycéens for 'Charlotte' (2014)
• Regular collaborator with his brother, filmmaker Stéphane Foenkinos

Trivia

• Several of his novels have been translated into over forty languages.
• He frequently co-writes and co-directs films with his brother Stéphane.

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1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Foenkinos
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2111375/