Stephen Chbosky

Date of Birth: January 25, 1970

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Biography

Stephen Chbosky is an acclaimed American novelist, screenwriter, and film director best known for his book “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” Born on January 25, 1970, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Chbosky developed an early passion for storytelling. His breakthrough novel, published in 1999, became a cult classic, resonating deeply with young adults for its raw portrayal of adolescence and mental health. Chbosky attended the University of Southern California’s film school, where he honed his writing and directing skills. He has also made significant contributions to the film industry, writing the screenplay for the 2005 film adaptation of “Rent” and directing the 2012 movie adaptation of his own novel, “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” His other notable works include the screenplay for the live-action adaptation of “Beauty and the Beast” (2017) and the novel “Imaginary Friend” (2019).

5 Interesting Facts about Stephen Chbosky

1. “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” has been translated into over 30 languages and sold millions of copies worldwide.

2. Chbosky wrote the screenplay for the live-action adaptation of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” which grossed over $1.2 billion worldwide.

3. He made his directorial debut with “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” in 2012, which starred Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, and Ezra Miller.

4. Chbosky’s novel “Imaginary Friend” (2019) is a departure from his earlier work, delving into the horror genre.

5. He has cited J.D. Salinger’s “The Catcher in the Rye” and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” as significant influences on his writing.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Stephen Chbosky

1. “We accept the love we think we deserve.”

2. “And in that moment, I swear we were infinite.”

3. “Things change. And friends leave. Life doesn’t stop for anybody.”

4. “I think that if I ever have kids, and they are upset, I won’t tell them that people are starving in China or anything like that because it wouldn’t change the fact that they were upset.”

5. “Even if we don’t have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there.”