Lee Child - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 29, 1954 |
|---|---|
| Age | 71 |
| Birthplace | Coventry, England, United Kingdom |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Lee Child's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Author of the Jack Reacher series |
Intro
Lee Child is a British author best known for his Jack Reacher thriller series, which has sold over 100 million copies worldwide. Born James Dover Grant, he started writing after being laid off from his job at Granada Television. Child's novels are known for their gripping narratives and have been adapted into major motion pictures.
Early Life & Background
Lee Child, born James Dover Grant, grew up in Birmingham, England. He attended King Edward's School in Birmingham and later studied law at the University of Sheffield. Before becoming an author, he worked at Granada Television for 18 years as a presentation director.
Career Highlights
- Published first novel, 'Killing Floor,' in 1997, which won the Anthony Award for Best First Novel.
- Creator of the Jack Reacher series, which includes over 20 novels and is internationally successful.
- Jack Reacher books have been translated into over 40 languages and adapted into films starring Tom Cruise and a major Amazon Prime Video series.
- Awarded the Crime Writers’ Association Diamond Dagger in 2013.
Trivia
- Lee Child writes under a pen name; his real name is James Dover Grant.
- He is known for writing one book every year since 1997.
- His brother, Andrew Grant, is also a thriller writer.
- Lee Child is a strong supporter of libraries and reading accessibility.
FAQs
People also ask
Lee Child is 71 years old.
Lee Child was born the 29 October 1954.
Coventry, England, United Kingdom.
On His Birth-Day
About October 29th, 1954, in brief:
- Day of the week: October 29th, 1954 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Mr. Sandman by Chordettes
- #1 UK song: My Son My Son by Vera Lynn
- Popular movie: Rear Window directed by Alfred Hitchcock
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