Date of Birth: March 11, 1952
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Date of Death: May 11, 2001
Biography
Douglas Noël Adams was an English author, screenwriter, essayist, humorist, satirist, and dramatist. He was born in Cambridge, England, and is best known for his science fiction series “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,” which started as a radio comedy broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1978. The success of the series led to a series of books, a television series, several stage plays, a comic book series, a computer game, and a 2005 feature film. Adams’s keen wit and unique storytelling style earned him a dedicated following and made him one of the most influential writers in science fiction. Aside from “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,” Adams also wrote “Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency” and its sequel, “The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul.” Adams was also an environmental activist and a lover of technology, integrating his interests into his work. He passed away unexpectedly in 2001, but his legacy continues to influence and entertain new generations of readers.
5 Interesting Facts about Douglas Adams
1. Douglas Adams was a script editor for the British science fiction television series “Doctor Who” and wrote several episodes.
2. He was an enthusiastic advocate for environmental conservation, particularly concerning endangered species.
3. Adams was an early adopter of technology and was known for his love of Apple products.
4. “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” has been translated into more than 30 languages and has sold over 15 million copies.
5. An asteroid, 18610 Arthurdent, is named after Arthur Dent, the protagonist of “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Douglas Adams
1. “I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by.”
2. “The ships hung in the sky in much the same way that bricks don’t.”
3. “For a moment, nothing happened. Then, after a second or so, nothing continued to happen.”
4. “Don’t Panic.”
5. “Isn’t it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the time of his death, Douglas Adams’s net worth was estimated to be around $10 million.
Children
Douglas Adams had one daughter, Polly Jane Adams, born in 1994.
Relevant Links
1. [Douglas Adams on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_Adams
4. [Douglas Adams Quotes](https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/4.Douglas_Adams
5. [Douglas Adams on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0010930/
