Andy Weir
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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
Top works
- 아르테미스
- The Egg and Other Stories
- Cheshire Crossing
- The Martian
- The Martian / Artemis / Project Hail Mary
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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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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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