Gillian Flynn
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Summary
Gillian Flynn was born on February 24, 1971[1], in Kansas City[2]. She has worked as a journalist[3], television critic[4], novelist[5], writer[6], and comics writer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,932 views/month, #6,247 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Occupation: film critic[11], film screenwriter[12], crime fiction writer[13]
- Field of work: literary activity[14], thriller[15], film screenwriting[16], film criticism[17]
- Educated at: University of Kansas[18], Medill School of Journalism[19], Northwestern University[20], Bishop Miege High School[21]
- Notable work: Dark Places[22], Gone Girl[23]
- Award received: CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger[24], CWA New Blood Dagger[25], Grand prix des lectrices de Elle, catégorie policier[26]
- Sex or gender: female[27]
- Genre: thriller[28]
- Commons category: Gillian Flynn[29]
- Family name: Flynn[30]
- Given name: Gillian[31]
- Official website: http://gillian-flynn.com[32]
- Nominated for: CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger[33], CWA New Blood Dagger[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Start of work period: 2006[36]
Why It Matters
Gillian Flynn has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] She is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Works attributed to her include Gone Girl[39], a literary work[40]; Sharp Objects[41], a literary work[42]; and Dark Places[43], a literary work[44].
FAQs
Where was Gillian Flynn born?
Gillian Flynn was born in Kansas City[2].
What did Gillian Flynn do for work?
Gillian Flynn worked as a journalist[3], television critic[4], novelist[5], writer[6], and comics writer[7].
Where did Gillian Flynn go to school?
Gillian Flynn was educated at University of Kansas[18], Medill School of Journalism[19], Northwestern University[20], and Bishop Miege High School[21].
What awards did Gillian Flynn receive?
Honors received include CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger[24], CWA New Blood Dagger[25], and Grand prix des lectrices de Elle, catégorie policier[26].