Anthony Horowitz

Anthony Horowitz

70 · Born: Apr 5, 1955

Personal Details

BornApr 5, 1955 London, England, UK

Biography

Noted British screenwriter and children's book author was born in North London, where he began his educational journey at Orley Farm Prep School. He subsequently attended Rugby School, before furthering his studies at York University, where he honed his writing skills and prepared himself for a successful career in the entertainment industry.

At the tender age of 23, he penned his debut book, marking the beginning of a prolific writing career that has spanned multiple decades. In addition to his work as a screenwriter, he has authored over 20 books for children, cementing his reputation as a talented and versatile writer.

Throughout his career, he has continued to write and create, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of children's literature. A comprehensive list of his published works can be found below, providing a testament to his dedication and passion for storytelling.

In recent years, he has been involved in a number of film projects, with his most notable achievement being the creation and screenwriting of the critically acclaimed Foyle's War television series, which aired from 2002 to 2005. His wife, Jill Green, joined him as a producer on this project, and together they brought this compelling drama to life.

In his personal life, he is married to Jill Green, with whom he has two sons, Nicholas and Cassian.

Career

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2020
{"id":103835565,"title":"Alex Rider","year":"2020","job":"Novel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/alex-rider","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1u5dp58i4tk0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1u5dp58i4tk0.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
Alex Rider
Alex Rider as Novel
{"id":17694,"title":"Stormbreaker","year":"2006","job":"Novel, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/stormbreaker","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/gfm09pc7fpo0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/gfm09pc7fpo0.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Stormbreaker
Stormbreaker as Novel, Screenplay
{"id":13283,"title":"The Gathering","year":"2001","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-gathering","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/14gf9shgug38.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/14gf9shgug38.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
The Gathering
The Gathering as Screenplay
{"id":160449,"title":"Crossbow: The Movie","year":"1989","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crossbow-the-movie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160449.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160449.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
{"id":61062,"title":"Diamond's Edge","year":"1988","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/diamonds-edge","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61062.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61062.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
{"id":103852923,"title":"Nine Bodies in A Mexican Morgue","year":"2025","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/nine-bodies-in-a-mexican-morgue","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7uftf516cr50.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7uftf516cr50.jpg"},"released":1}
2025
{"id":103851978,"title":"Moonflower Murders","year":"2024","job":"Creator, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/moonflower-murders","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7dktmkhb91q0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7dktmkhb91q0.jpg"},"released":1}
2024
Moonflower Murders
Moonflower Murders as Creator, Writer
{"id":103838417,"title":"Magpie Murders","year":"2022","job":"Creator, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/magpie-murders","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6qagdn9bk980.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6qagdn9bk980.jpg"},"released":1}
2022
Magpie Murders
Magpie Murders as Creator, Writer
{"id":11832,"title":"New Blood","year":"2016","job":"Creator, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/new-blood","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_11832.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_11832.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
New Blood
New Blood as Creator, Writer
{"id":11427,"title":"Injustice","year":"2011","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/injustice","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_11427.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_11427.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Injustice
Injustice as Creator
{"id":7729,"title":"Collision","year":"2009","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/collision","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/m5rt6gk1q980.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/m5rt6gk1q980.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Collision
Collision as Creator
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2002
Foyle's War
Foyle's War as Creator
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2001
{"id":2779,"title":"Midsomer Murders","year":"1997","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/midsomer-murders","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5hgoreh22030.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5hgoreh22030.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
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{"id":8452,"title":"Crossbow","year":"1987","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/crossbow","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8452.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8452.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Crossbow
Crossbow as Creator