Ian McEwan

Screenwriter

Birthday June 21, 1948

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace England

Age 75 years old

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About

English novelist and screenwriter who was on The Times list of "The 50 Greatest British writers since 1945" in 2008. Some of his novels include Atonement, Sweet Tooth, and Enduring Love.

Before Fame

He earned a degree in English literature in 1970 before publishing his first collection of short stories called, First Love, Last Rites in 1975.

Trivia

He was presented with the University of Sussex's 50th Anniversary Gold Medal in 2012 for his work in literature.

Family Life

He was married twice and has two sons.

Associated With

He was defended by fellow author John Updike, when he was accused of plagiarism in 2006.