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Nicholas Peter John Hornby is an English writer and lyricist. He is best known for his memoir Fever Pitch 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. In a 2004 poll for the BBC, Hornby was named the 29th most influential person in British culture.
Born
Wednesday, 17 April 1957
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| 89 | Himself | 2017 |
| 3rd Annual An Evening with Canada's Stars | Self | 2016 |
| A Word on Words | Self - Author | 2015 |
| Close Up with the Hollywood Reporter | Self | 2015 |
| Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | Himself - Guest | 2009 |
| Only Connect | Self - Great Believers / Self - Cutters | 2008 |
| Babel | Self - Guest | 2005 |
| The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | Self - Guest | 2005 |
| The Culture Show | Self | 2004 |
| Imagine | Self | 2003 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| 89 | Himself | 2017 |
| 3rd Annual An Evening with Canada's Stars | Self | 2016 |
| A Word on Words | Self - Author | 2015 |
| Close Up with the Hollywood Reporter | Self | 2015 |
| Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | Himself - Guest | 2009 |
| Only Connect | Self - Great Believers / Self - Cutters | 2008 |
| Babel | Self - Guest | 2005 |
| The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | Self - Guest | 2005 |
| The Culture Show | Self | 2004 |
| Imagine | Self | 2003 |
| Fever Pitch | School Football Coach | 1997 |
| Later... With Jools Holland | Self - Guest | 1992 |
| The South Bank Show | Self | 1978 |
| Film '72 | Self - Interviewee | 1971 |
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Funny Woman | 2023 |
| State of the Union | 2019 |
| Juliet, Naked | 2018 |
| Love, Nina | 2016 |
| A Long Way Down | 2014 |
| Wild | 2014 |
| An Education | 2009 |
| Fever Pitch | 2005 |
| The Real James Bond's Gadgets | 2004 |
| About a Boy | 2002 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2019 | Emmy | Outstanding Short Form Comedy or Drama Series | Won |
| 2016 | Oscar | Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay | Nominated |
| 2010 | Oscar | Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay | Nominated |
