Anthony Horowitz

English author and screenwriter, Alex Rider

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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