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David Nicholls is a screenwriter, writer and novelist, born on November 30, 1966 in Eastleigh, United Kingdom. That puts David Nicholls at 59 years old in 2026. Education on record includes University of Bristol. Credited works include Starter for Ten, One Day and You Are Here.
My Take
What draws me to David Nicholls is the actor-turned-writer pedigree. Having graduated from Bristol and worked on stage before turning to scripts, he writes with an ear for how people actually speak and ache. One Day is the obvious calling card, but I admire the quiet consistency more — six novels plus screen adaptations, all built on emotional precision rather than spectacle. He is the kind of craftsman who makes you laugh and then quietly breaks your heart a page later. I tend to trust writers who came up through performance, and Nicholls keeps earning that trust with every new project.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Nicholls
- Name (Japanese)
- デイヴィッド・ニコルズ
- Reading
- でいゔぃっど・にこるず
- Born
- November 30, 1966 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Horse
- Origin
- Eastleigh, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- screenwriter / writer / novelist / actor
2. Background
- University
- University of Bristol
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Starter for Ten | — | |
| Notable work | One Day | — | |
| Notable work | You Are Here | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.davidnichollswriter.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David%20Nicholls%20(writer)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q950949
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was David Nicholls born?
Born November 30, 1966 (age 59).
Where is David Nicholls from?
David Nicholls is from Eastleigh, United Kingdom.
What does David Nicholls do?
David Nicholls works as screenwriter, writer, novelist, actor.
What is David Nicholls known for?
Notable works include Starter for Ten, One Day, You Are Here.
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