Andy Weir
Andy Weir | |
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Weir in 2015 | |
| Born | June 16, 1972 Davis, California, United States |
| Occupation | Novelist, programmer |
| Education | University of California, San Diego (no degree) |
| Period | 2010–present |
| Genre | Science fiction Fantasy |
| Notable works | |
| Notable awards | Goodreads Choice Award for Best Science Fiction John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer |
| Spouse | Ashley Weir (wife) |
| Children | 1 |
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| Website | |
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Andrew Weir (/wɪər/ ⓘ; born June 16, 1972) is an American novelist. His 2011 novel The Martian was adapted into the 2015 film of the same name directed by Ridley Scott. He received the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 2016 and his 2021 novel Project Hail Mary was a finalist for the 2022 Hugo Award for Best Novel.