Date of Birth: June 5, 1949
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Date of Death: (As of the latest information available, Ken Follett is still alive.)
Biography
Ken Follett is a renowned Welsh author best known for his works in the genres of thrillers and historical fiction. Born on June 5, 1949, in Cardiff, Wales, Follett has made a significant mark in the literary world with his gripping narratives and meticulously researched books. He attended University College London, where he studied philosophy and later worked as a reporter for the South Wales Echo and the Evening News in London. Follett’s writing career took off with the publication of his first major success, “Eye of the Needle” in 1978, which won the Edgar Award for Best Novel. This was followed by several other bestsellers, including “The Key to Rebecca,” “The Pillars of the Earth,” “World Without End,” and “A Column of Fire.” His works have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold more than 160 million copies worldwide. In addition to his literary career, Follett is a prominent public figure involved in various charitable activities. He is an avid supporter of literacy programs and has contributed significantly to the arts. Follett resides in Hertfordshire, England, with his wife, Barbara Follett, a former Member of Parliament.
5 Interesting Facts about Ken Follett
1. Ken Follett’s novel “The Pillars of the Earth” was adapted into a miniseries by the Starz network in 2010.
2. Follett has written under several pseudonyms, including Simon Myles, Bernard L. Ross, and Martin Martinsen.
3. He has served as the president of the charity Dyslexia Action and is a strong advocate for literacy.
4. Follett is a talented musician and plays bass guitar in a blues band named Damn Right I Got the Blues.
5. He received an honorary D.Litt. (Doctor of Letters) from the University of Glamorgan in 1995.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ken Follett
1. “There’s a luxury in being able to write the truth, and not to worry about the consequences.”
2. “Thrillers are like life, more like life than you are.”
3. “The research is the easiest. The outline is the most fun. The first draft is the hardest, and the last draft is the most fulfilling.”
4. “When I’m writing a book, I’m the audience.”
5. “The most important thing in any relationship is not what you get but what you give.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Ken Follett’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $55 million.
Children
Ken Follett has two children from his first marriage to Mary Emma Ruth Elson: a son named Emanuele and a daughter named Marie-Claire.
Relevant Links
1. [Ken Follett Official Website](https://ken-follett.com/
2. [Ken Follett – Goodreads Profile](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3197.Ken_Follett
3. [Ken Follett – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0284164/
4. [Ken Follett – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Follett
