Most Recent Role: on Foyle's War
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Stanmore, Middlesex
Birthday: 4-5-1956
Birth Name: Anthony Horowitz
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Stanmore, Middlesex
Birthday: 4-5-1956
Birth Name: Anthony Horowitz
Anthony was born in Stanmore, Middlesex on April 5, 1956. He decided he wanted to be a writer at the age of eight and had his first book, Enter Frederick K Bower, when he was 23.
He has written lots and lots of television programs, mostly about murder! He also created the detective dramas "Midsomer Murders" and "Murder in Mind", and he's also written episodes for "Poirot" and "Murder Most...
Most Recent Appearance
All Clear
Sunday 20 April 2008 on ITV1
With VE Day upon them, Foyle is asked to represent the police on the councils' celebration committee. There he meets up with old friend, Major John Kiefer, who is representing the American forces. When a committee member is killed, however, the celebrations take a back seat, as Foyle sets out to...
Tintin is one of his heroes.
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He has said that he has sold a body part for medical research, but hasn't classified which part!
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He has stated that the upcoming Power of Five book, Necropolis: City of Dead is his darkest book ever!
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Anthony has a Labrador dog named Lucky, who has been run over 3 times. That is why he is named Lucky.
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He wrote two books called Horowitz Horror and More Horowitz Horror that became smaller books.
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Anthony: I loved [The Chronicles of Narnia and Lord of the Rings] when I was growing up and always wanted to write an epic fantasy series... but one set in the real world.
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Anthony: My books don't really have messages. I think a lot of my heroes find themselves forced into situations that are out of their control - Alex Rider, too, is a reluctant spy. It's their nature to do good. That's why they're heroes. But they don't set out to save the world.
(edit) Anthony:I think the only thing to do with money is spend it. (edit) Anthony: Never trust a man who has more hair growing out of his nose than his head! (edit) (On Snakehead)
Anthony: It's been two years since I wrote an Alex Rider book and I've loved returning to the series. I'm quite certain this is going to be the best one yet. (edit)
(edit) Anthony:I think the only thing to do with money is spend it. (edit) Anthony: Never trust a man who has more hair growing out of his nose than his head! (edit) (On Snakehead)
Anthony: It's been two years since I wrote an Alex Rider book and I've loved returning to the series. I'm quite certain this is going to be the best one yet. (edit)
Other Appearances
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Anna Lee
Diversion |
Anna Lee
Dupe |
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Anna Lee
Requiem |
Boon
Wheels of Fortune |
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Chiller
The Man Who Didn't Believe in Ghosts |
Chiller
Number Six |
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Masterpiece Theatre
Foyle's War (4) Eagle Day Creator |
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"Original"Perfect From dreams to ultimate reality! Continue » Posted May 25, 2007 12:45 am PST |
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8.4
"Personal favorite"Great His writing skills is fantastic, and two favorites of mine is Midsomer Murders and the books about Alex Rider. Continue » Posted Feb 15, 2007 11:00 am PST |
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