Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Writer
Occupations
Playwright, Writer, Screenwriter, Executive producer
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Education
St Bartholomew's School, Pembroke College
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < French < Latin (Iācōbus)
Popularity
Tier B -- 43,819 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 16 years (2009-2025)
Year context
Born in 1978 -- Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt; Jimmy Carter was US president
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Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Horse
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (15)
AWARDS (3)
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Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
2020
WON
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Tony Award for Best Play
2018
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Tony Awards
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Biography
Jack Thorne FRSL (born 6 December 1978) is a British playwright, screenwriter, and producer.
A massive fan of hard science fiction, he is best known for writing the stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the films Wonder (2017), Enola Holmes (2020) and the latter's sequel (2022), and the television programme His Dark Materials (2019–2022). Between 2010 and 2015, Thorne co-wrote three mini-series – This Is England '86, This Is England '88, and This Is England '90 – with director Shane Meadows.
In 2023, Jack Thorne's four-part mini-series Best Interests was released, starring Michael Sheen and Sharon Horgan. It was nominated for several awards, winning Best Limited Series at the Banff Rockie Awards.
Thorne's two 2025 mini-series, Toxic Town and Adolescence, were released on Netflix to widespread critical acclaim.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jack Thorne?
Jack Thorne is 47 years old, born on .
Where was Jack Thorne born?
Jack Thorne was born in Bristol, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Jack Thorne been in?
Jack Thorne has 15 credits in our database. Notable titles include TRON: Ares (2025), Toxic Town (2025), Adolescence (2025), The Hack (2025), Enola Holmes 2 (2022).
What is Jack Thorne known for?
Jack Thorne is primarily known as a writer. Jack Thorne FRSL (born 6 December 1978) is a British playwright, screenwriter, and producer. A massive fan of hard science fiction, he is best known for writing the…
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