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Public records list Marc Laidlaw as a novelist, screenwriter and science fiction writer. Born on August 3, 1960, Marc Laidlaw is from Laguna Beach, California, United States. The age as of 2026 is 66. Education on record includes University of Oregon. Notable works include Epistle 3.
My Take
Marc Laidlaw fascinates me as a rare writer who crossed mediums without losing his voice. He won the International Horror Guild Award for The 37th Mandala, then reinvented himself at Valve, shaping the narrative spine of Half-Life. That leap helped prove video game storytelling could be genuinely literary. His post-Valve Epistle 3, a sketched-out plan for the unmade sequel, sent ripples through fans worldwide, a reminder of how much his words mattered. I am always drawn to storytellers who refuse to be confined by format. Whether on the page or on the screen, Laidlaw writes to grip the heart, and that is uncommon.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Marc Laidlaw
- Name (Japanese)
- マーク・レイドロー
- Reading
- まーく・れいどろー
- Born
- August 3, 1960 (age 66)
- Origin
- Laguna Beach, California, United States
- Occupation
- writer / novelist / screenwriter / science fiction writer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rat
2. Background
- University
- University of Oregon
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Epistle 3 |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.marclaidlaw.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/marc_laidlaw/
- Xhttps://x.com/marc_laidlaw
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc%20Laidlaw
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2521946
5. About this entry
Tags
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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 Marc Laidlaw born?
Marc Laidlaw was born on August 3, 1960 and is 66 years old.
Where is Marc Laidlaw from?
Marc Laidlaw is from Laguna Beach, California, United States.
What does Marc Laidlaw do?
Marc Laidlaw works as writer, novelist, screenwriter, science fiction writer.
Where did Marc Laidlaw study?
Marc Laidlaw attended University of Oregon.
What is Marc Laidlaw known for?
Marc Laidlaw's notable works include Epistle 3.
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