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Andy Weir

Andy 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. He received the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 2016. His 2021 novel Project Hail Mary was a finalist for the 2022 Hugo Award for Best Novel, and was adapted into the 2026 film of the same name.

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Occupation
Novelist
Born
(1972-06-16) June 16, 1972 (age 54) Davis, California, U.S.
Children
1
Genres
Science fiction Fantasy
Notable awards
Goodreads Choice Award for Best Science Fiction John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer
Notable works
"The Egg" · The Martian · Artemis · Project Hail Mary

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Andy Weir

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Notable works · 4
Andy Weir → "The Egg", Artemis, Project Hail Mary, The Martian
Born · 1
Andy Weir → (1972-06-16) June 16, 1972 (age 54) Davis, California, U.S.
Children · 1
Andy Weir → 1
Genres · 1
Andy Weir → Science fiction Fantasy
Notable awards · 1
Andy Weir → Goodreads Choice Award for Best Science Fiction John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer
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Andy Weir → Novelist
Pen name · 1
Andy Weir → Jack Sharp
Period · 1
Andy Weir → 1997–present

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Andy WeirChildren11.00infobox
Andy WeirGenresScience fiction Fantasy1.00infobox
Andy WeirNotable awardsGoodreads Choice Award for Best Science Fiction John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer1.00infobox
Andy WeirNotable works"The Egg"1.00infobox
Andy WeirNotable worksThe Martian1.00infobox
Andy WeirNotable worksArtemis1.00infobox
Andy WeirNotable worksProject Hail Mary1.00infobox
Andy WeirOccupationNovelist1.00infobox
Andy WeirPen nameJack Sharp1.00infobox
Andy WeirPeriod1997–present1.00infobox
Andy WeirSpouseAshley Weir1.00infobox
Andy WeirWebsiteandyweirauthor.com1.00infobox

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