Deborah Moggach

Date of Birth: June 28, 1948

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

Deborah Moggach is an acclaimed British writer born in London, England. She is well-known for her novels, screenplays, and television adaptations. Moggach’s career began in the 1970s, and she has since published numerous books, with some of her most famous works including “Tulip Fever” and “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.” Her writing often explores themes of love, family, and identity, capturing the intricacies of human relationships. Moggach has also contributed significantly to the world of television and film, adapting several of her novels and other works for the screen. Her adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” for the 2005 film received widespread acclaim.

5 Interesting Facts about Deborah Moggach

1. Deborah Moggach’s novel “Tulip Fever” was adapted into a film in 2017, starring Alicia Vikander and Dane DeHaan.

2. She adapted her own novel “These Foolish Things” into the screenplay for the hit film “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.”

3. Moggach has been a chairperson for the Society of Authors, advocating for writers’ rights and interests.

4. She was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 2018 for her services to literature and drama.

5. Moggach wrote the screenplay for the 2005 film adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Deborah Moggach

1. “Books, for me, are a home. Books don’t make a home—they are a home.”

2. “Writing is a way of making sense of the world and a way of bringing order to chaos.”

3. “Characters are the heart of a story; they drive the narrative forward and engage readers on a personal level.”

4. “There’s a sort of magic in storytelling that allows us to explore different lives and perspectives.”

5. “The best stories are those that resonate with universal truths while being grounded in specific experiences.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Deborah Moggach’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $10 million.

Children

Deborah Moggach has two children. Her son, Tom Stuart-Smith, is a renowned landscape architect, and her daughter, Lottie Moggach, is also a writer, known for her novel “Kiss Me First.”