Date of Birth: November 30, 1966
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Date of Death: (Leave blank as he is alive)
Biography
David Nicholls is a renowned British novelist and screenwriter, celebrated for his adept storytelling and character development. Born in 1966 in Eastleigh, Hampshire, England, Nicholls initially pursued acting, training at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. However, after several years in the theatre, he transitioned to writing, finding significant success in this new arena. Nicholls’ breakthrough came with his novel “One Day,” published in 2009. The book, which explores the lives of two friends on the same day over twenty years, became a global bestseller and was adapted into a film in 2011. His other notable works include “Starter for Ten” (2003), “The Understudy” (2005), “Us” (2014), and “Sweet Sorrow” (2019). Apart from novels, Nicholls has made substantial contributions to television and film. He has written screenplays for adaptations of classic literature, such as “Tess of the D’Urbervilles” and “Far from the Madding Crowd,” and has also worked on the screenplay for “Great Expectations.”
5 Interesting Facts about David Nicholls
1. David Nicholls trained as an actor before becoming a writer.
2. His novel “One Day” sold over five million copies worldwide.
3. He adapted his own novel “Starter for Ten” into a film starring James McAvoy.
4. Nicholls won the 2014 Specsavers National Book Award for “Us.”
5. He has written screenplays for adaptations of several classic novels, including “Tess of the D’Urbervilles.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from David Nicholls
1. “You can live your whole life not realizing that what you’re looking for is right in front of you.”
2. “I can’t believe I gave my panties to a geek.”
3. “The trick of it, she told herself, is to be courageous and bold and make a different.”
4. “When you start to see someone, all you really see is the surface.”
5. “No one ever has an ordinary life.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
David Nicholls’ highest net worth is estimated to be around $10 million.
Children
David Nicholls has two children, Max and Romy, with his partner Hannah.
Relevant Links
1. [David Nicholls on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/157013.David_Nicholls
2. [David Nicholls on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1613400/
3. [David Nicholls’ Official Website](http://www.davidnichollswriter.com/
