Anthony Horowitz
English author and screenwriter, Alex Rider
Born
April 5th, 1955
70 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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An English author and screenwriter, contributions include writing the Alex Rider series, a popular series of spy novels aimed at young adults. Other notable works include the bestselling novel 'The Devil and His Boy' and the television series 'Foyle's War' and 'Midsomer Murders'. Horowitz has received numerous awards for his work, including the British Book Awards.
Created the Alex Rider series
Wrote 'Foyle's War'
Contributed to 'Midsomer Murders'
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