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Anthony Horowitz

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  • Producer
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Anthony Horowitz
Born in North London, he attended Orley Farm Prep School. Then, he attended Rugby School and he graduated from York University. He wrote his first book when he was only 23 years old. Not only is he a talented screenwriter, he has written over 20 books for children. He continues to write and a list of his books is below. His most recent film project has been from 2002-2005 as the creator and screenwriter of Foyle's War (2002) series 1, 2, and 3. His wife, Jill Green joins him as producer on this series. He and Jill have two sons, Nicholas and Cassian.
BornApril 5, 1955
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BornApril 5, 1955
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

    Known for

    Stormbreaker (2006)
    Stormbreaker
    5.1
    • Writer
    • 2006
    Michael Kitchen in Foyle's War (2002)
    Foyle's War
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Lesley Manville and Tim McMullan in Magpie Murders (2022)
    Magpie Murders
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Eric McCormack in Nine Bodies in A Mexican Morgue (2025)
    Nine Bodies in A Mexican Morgue
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator)

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    Writer



    • Untitled Adventures of Tintin Sequel
      • screenplay
      • In Production



    • Eric McCormack in Nine Bodies in A Mexican Morgue (2025)
      Nine Bodies in A Mexican Morgue
      6.4
      TV Series
      • created by
      • written by (creator)
      • 2025
    • Lesley Manville and Tim McMullan in Moonflower Murders (2024)
      Moonflower Murders
      7.4
      TV Series
      • based on a novel by
      • written by
      • 2024
    • Alex Rider (2020)
      Alex Rider
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Based on the Alex Rider novels by
      • 2020–2024
    • Lesley Manville and Tim McMullan in Magpie Murders (2022)
      Magpie Murders
      7.6
      TV Series
      • based on his own novel
      • written by
      • 2022
    • Day Thirteen (2019)
      Day Thirteen
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2019
    • Twisted Tales of Love (2019)
      Twisted Tales of Love
      6.2
      • Writer (segment "writer")
      • 2019
    • New Blood (2016)
      New Blood
      7.2
      TV Series
      • written by
      • created by
      • 2016
    • Michael Kitchen in Foyle's War (2002)
      Foyle's War
      8.6
      TV Series
      • written and created by
      • created by
      • written by
      • 2002–2015
    • Injustice (2011)
      Injustice
      7.3
      TV Mini Series
      • creator
      • written by
      • 2011
    • Douglas Henshall in Collision (2009)
      Collision
      7.5
      TV Mini Series
      • creator
      • written by
      • 2009
    • Stormbreaker (2006)
      Stormbreaker
      5.1
      • novel
      • screenplay
      • 2006
    • Murder in Mind (2001)
      Murder in Mind
      7.6
      TV Series
      • creator
      • writer
      • 2001–2003
    • The Gathering (2003)
      The Gathering
      5.6
      • written by
      • 2003
    • Menace
      7.7
      TV Mini Series
      • Writer
      • 2002
    • David Suchet in Poirot (1989)
      Poirot
      8.6
      TV Series
      • dramatized by
      • dramatisation
      • 1991–2001

    Producer



    • Eric McCormack in Nine Bodies in A Mexican Morgue (2025)
      Nine Bodies in A Mexican Morgue
      6.4
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2025
    • Lesley Manville and Tim McMullan in Magpie Murders (2022)
      Magpie Murders
      7.6
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Alex Rider (2020)
      Alex Rider
      7.5
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2020
    • Michael Kitchen in Foyle's War (2002)
      Foyle's War
      8.6
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2013–2015
    • Injustice (2011)
      Injustice
      7.3
      TV Mini Series
      • executive producer
      • 2011
    • Stormbreaker (2006)
      Stormbreaker
      5.1
      • executive producer
      • 2006

    Director



    • The Diamond Brothers (1991)
      The Diamond Brothers
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1991

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    Personal details

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    • Official site
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    • Alternative name
      • Anthony Horowitz OBE
    • Born
      • April 5, 1955
      • London, England, UK
    • Spouse
      • Jill Green1988 - present (2 children)
    • Other works
      Novel (featuring Alex Rider): Stormbreaker (2000)
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      • 1 Interview

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Is a big fan of Alfred Hitchcock, and his books will often allude to Hitchcock's work.
    • Quotes
      I'm lost in season three of The Walking Dead (2010). I love the scope of this series, the characters and the violence.
    • Trademarks
        Will comment on contemporary issues like the Iraq war or al-Qaeda or Jihad.

    FAQ

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    • How old is Anthony Horowitz?
      70 years old
    • When was Anthony Horowitz born?
      April 5, 1955
    • Where was Anthony Horowitz born?
      London, England, UK
    • What is Anthony Horowitz's birth name?
      Anthony John Horowitz
    • What is Anthony Horowitz known for?
      Foyle's War, Stormbreaker, Nine Bodies in A Mexican Morgue, and Magpie Murders

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