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Writer
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Languages
English
Parents
Denis Donoghue
Residences
County Dublin
Education
Girton College, University of Cambridge, University College Dublin
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*ermunaz)
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Emma Donoghue is known for writing.
Born in Dublin, Ireland (age 56).
5 awards including AWB Vincent Literary Award.
Emma Donoghue has 3 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (3)
AWARDS (5)
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Stonewall Book Award
2011
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Atwood Gibson Writers' Trust Fiction Prize
2010
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Lambda Literary Award for Lesbian Fiction
2008
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Ferro-Grumley Award
2002
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Biography
Emma Donoghue (born October 1969) is an Irish-Canadian playwright, literary historian, novelist, and screenwriter. Her 2010 novel Room was a finalist for the Booker Prize and an international best-seller. Donoghue's 1995 novel Hood won the Stonewall Book Award and Slammerkin (2000) won the Ferro-Grumley Award for Lesbian Fiction. She is a 2011 recipient of the Alex Awards. Room was adapted by Donoghue into a film of the same name. For this, she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
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How old is Emma Donoghue?
Emma Donoghue is 56 years old, born on .
Where was Emma Donoghue born?
Emma Donoghue was born in Dublin, Ireland.
What movies or shows has Emma Donoghue been in?
Emma Donoghue has 3 credits in our database. Notable titles include H Is for Hawk (2025), The Wonder (2022), Room (2015).
What is Emma Donoghue known for?
Emma Donoghue is primarily known as a writer. Emma Donoghue (born October 1969) is an Irish-Canadian playwright, literary historian, novelist, and screenwriter. Her 2010 novel Room was a finalist for the Booker Prize…
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