Andy Weir

Also known as Jack Sharp, Andrew Taylor Weir

Andy Weir is an American novelist. His 2011 novel The Martian was adapted into the 2015 film of the same name directed by Ridley Scott. He received the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 2016. His 2021 novel Project Hail Mary was a finalist for the 2022 Hugo Award for Best Novel, and has also been adapted into a film, released in March 2026.

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Born: 16 June 1972
Works: 17

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아르테미스
The Egg and Other Stories
Cheshire Crossing
The Martian
The Martian / Artemis / Project Hail Mary

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Type: Person
Gender: Male
Country: United States
Active from: 1972

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Andy Weir (/wɪər/ ; born June 16, 1972) is an American novelist. His 2011 novel The Martian was adapted into the 2015 film of the same name. He received the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 2016. His 2021 novel Project Hail Mary was a finalist for the 2022 Hugo Award for Best Novel, and was adapted into the 2026 film of the same name.

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