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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Andy Weir is an American software developer, writer, novelist, and computer scientist. Born in Davis in 1972, he attended the University of San Diego. He writes primarily in the science fiction genre and speaks American English. His notable works include The Martian, The Egg, Artemis, and Project Hail Mary. He also wrote under the pseudonym Jack Sharp.

Weir began his work period in 2010. He has received the Astounding Award for Best New Writer and the Geffen Award. Additionally, he has been nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Novel and the Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel. His field of work encompasses computer science and science fiction novels.

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Person · Open Library

Born: 16 June 1972
Works: 17

Top works

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

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Film & TV

Davis, California, USA

Andrew Taylor 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 directed by Ridley Scott. He received the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 2016, and his 2021 novel Project Hail Mary was a finalist for the 2022 Hugo Award for Best Novel. Description above from the Wikipedia article Andy Weir, licensed…

Known for

Indie Author — Himself2026
The War Of The Worlds: The Prophetic Novel — Self (Writer)2025
MARS: Inside SpaceX — Self2018
The Mars Generation — Self2017
The New Screen Savers — Self - Guest2015
Padre's Corner — Self - Guest2014

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Key facts

Born: ( 1972-06-16 ) June 16, 1972 (age 53) , Davis, California , U.S.
Occupation: Novelist
Period: 2010–present
Genre: Science fiction , Fantasy
Notable works: " The Egg " The Martian Artemis Project Hail Mary
Notable awards: Goodreads Choice Award for Best Science Fiction, John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer
Spouse: Ashley Weir

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: Taylor
Family name: Weir
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Davis
Occupation: programmer
Languages spoken: English language
Notable work: Project Hail Mary
Field of work: science fiction novel
Genre: science fiction
Official website: www.andyweirauthor.com
Image: NASA Journey to Mars and “The Martian" (201508180048HQ).jpg

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date of birth: 1972-06-16
pseudonym: Jack Sharp
Commons category: Andy Weir
birth name: Andy Weir
start of work period: 2010-00-00
social media followers: 59838
name in native language: Andy Weir
nominated for: Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
hashtag: andy-weir

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Encyclopedic overview

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.

Early life

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