Ned Vizzini
Author of 'It's Kind of a Funny Story'
Born
April 4th, 1981
44 years ago
Died
December 19th, 2013
11 years ago — 32 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American author and screenwriter, contributed to literature and film through works addressing mental health and adolescence. Gained attention with the debut novel 'It's Kind of a Funny Story,' published in 2006. The book depicts the experiences of a teenager coping with depression and was later adapted into a feature film in 2010. Also wrote 'Be More Chill,' a novel that explores the complexities of teenage life and was adapted for musical theater. Engaged in screenwriting for television, including the series 'The Game.'
Wrote 'It's Kind of a Funny Story'
Wrote 'Be More Chill'
Contributed to the series 'The Game'
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