Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Tuesday)
Died
Birthplace
Height
196 cm (6'5")
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouse
Jane Belson (1991-2001)
Children
1 child: Polly Adams
Parents
Janet Adams
Residences
Brentwood, Cambridge, London, Santa Barbara
Education
Brentwood School, St John's College
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Scottish Gaelic < Old Irish < Proto-Celtic (*dubus)
Popularity
Tier B -- 52,771 Wikipedia views/month
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Jodie Comer →
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 44
Year context
Born in 1952 -- US detonates first hydrogen bomb; Harry S. Truman was US president
Year 1952 →
Career
Career spanning 13 years (1983-1996)
Zodiac
Year of the Dragon, sign of Pisces
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9
Recognized
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Human Impact
0
Innovation
5
Giving
0
Sustainability
32
Cultural Uplift
42
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Filmography (4)
AWARDS (2)
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Ditmar Award for Best International Fiction
WON
B
Inkpot Award
WON
Biography
Douglas Noël Adams was an English author, humorist, and screenwriter, best known as the creator of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Originally a 1978 BBC radio comedy, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy evolved into a "trilogy" of six books which sold more than 14 million copies in his lifetime. It was adapted into a 1981 television series, several stage plays, comics, a 1984 video game, and a 2005 feature film. Adams's contribution to UK radio is commemorated in The Radio Academy's Hall of Fame.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Douglas Adams?
Douglas Adams was born on and passed away on at the age of 49.
Where was Douglas Adams born?
Douglas Adams was born in Cambridge.
What movies or shows has Douglas Adams been in?
Douglas Adams has 4 credits in our database. Notable titles include Break the Science Barrier (1996), Shada (1992), Hyperland (1990), The Five Doctors (1983).
Where can I find more information about Douglas Adams?
You can find more about Douglas Adams on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
