Ernest Cline

Date of Birth: March 29, 1972

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Ernest Cline is an American novelist, screenwriter, and spoken-word artist, best known for his debut novel “Ready Player One,” which was published in 2011. Born and raised in Ashland, Ohio, Cline grew up during the era of arcade games, which significantly influenced his writing. Before becoming a novelist, he worked in various capacities, including as a full-time tech support worker. His passion for ’80s pop culture and video games is evident in his extensive work, which often combines elements of science fiction and nostalgia. Cline’s “Ready Player One” quickly became a bestseller and garnered a large following. The book was adapted into a successful film directed by Steven Spielberg in 2018. Following the success of his first novel, Cline published “Armada” in 2015 and “Ready Player Two” in 2020. Besides his novels, Cline has also written screenplays, including the 2009 film “Fanboys.”

5 Interesting Facts about Ernest Cline

1. Ernest Cline’s debut novel “Ready Player One” was optioned by Warner Bros. for a film adaptation even before it was published.

2. Cline co-wrote the screenplay for “Fanboys,” a film that follows a group of friends traveling across the country to steal a copy of “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace” before its release.

3. In addition to his writing, Cline is known for his spoken-word poetry, and he won the Austin Poetry Slam in 1998 and 2001.

4. His second novel, “Armada,” was also optioned for a movie adaptation by Universal Pictures.

5. Cline is an avid collector of classic arcade games and owns several vintage machines.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ernest Cline

1. “Going outside is highly overrated.”

2. “You’d be amazed how much research you can get done when you have no life whatsoever.”

3. “People who live in glass houses should shut the fuck up.”

4. “The best way to predict the future is to create it.”

5. “I created the OASIS because I never felt at home in the real world. I didn’t know how to connect with the people there.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Ernest Cline’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $50 million, achieved largely through book sales, film adaptations, and screenplay writing.