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Stephen Chbosky

Stephen Chbosky - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJanuary 25, 1970
Age56
BirthplacePittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Zodiac SignAquarius - (see also Stephen Chbosky's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRooster
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForAuthoring 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower'; directing and writing its film adaptation; co-writing the screenplay for 'Beauty and the Beast' (2017); directing 'Wonder' (2017).

Intro

Stephen Chbosky is an American novelist, screenwriter, and film director, best known for writing the coming-of-age novel 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' and its subsequent film adaptation, which he also directed.

Early Life & Background

Stephen Chbosky was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts, where he developed an interest in screenwriting and storytelling.

Career Highlights

  • Wrote the bestselling novel 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' (1999)
  • Wrote and directed the film adaptation of 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' (2012)
  • Co-wrote the screenplay for Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' (2017)
  • Directed the critically acclaimed film 'Wonder' (2017)
  • Published the horror novel 'Imaginary Friend' (2019)

Trivia

  • Chbosky's novel 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' has frequently appeared on lists of challenged and banned books in the United States.
  • He has cited J.D. Salinger's 'The Catcher in the Rye' as an inspiration for his writing.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Stephen Chbosky?

Stephen Chbosky is 56 years old.

When was Stephen Chbosky born?

Stephen Chbosky was born the 25 January 1970.

Where is Stephen Chbosky from?

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S..

On His Birth-Day

About January 25th, 1970, in brief:

  • Historical events: The film adaptation of the television series 'M*A*S*H' premiered on January 25, 1970. Directed by Robert Altman, the film is a satirical black comedy set during the Korean War, focusing on the staff of a mobile army surgical hospital. The film received critical acclaim for its sharp wit and ensemble cast, and it later became a successful television series.
  • Day of the week: January 25th, 1970 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head by B.J. Thomas
  • #1 UK song: Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris
  • Popular movie: Catch-22 directed by Mike Nichols

Check the link for more news and curiosities on January 25th, 1970.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Chbosky
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0158757/