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Yann Martel was born on June 25, 1963 in Salamanca, Province of Salamanca, Spain and is credited as a novelist, screenwriter and prose writer. Yann Martel is 63 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes Trent University. Recorded honors include Booker Prize (2002), Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature (2014), Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature (2003) and 3 more. Credited works include Life of Pi.
My Take
What fascinates me about Yann Martel is the unlikely arc: born in Salamanca, Spain, he became one of Canada's most celebrated authors. Life of Pi could have been a gimmick, a boy and a tiger on a lifeboat, but Martel turned it into a serious meditation on faith and the stories we choose to believe. Winning the Booker and selling over twelve million copies proves the public has more appetite for big questions than cynics assume. I admire writers who pose questions quietly rather than shouting answers, and Martel is firmly in that camp for me.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Yann Martel
- Name (Japanese)
- ヤン・マーテル
- Reading
- やん・まーてる
- Born
- June 25, 1963 (age 63)
- Origin
- Salamanca, Province of Salamanca, Spain
- Occupation
- writer / novelist / screenwriter / prose writer / short story writer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rabbit
2. Background
- University
- Trent University
Awards & achievements
- 2002 Booker Prize
- 2014 Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
- 2003 Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature
- Companion of the Order of Canada
- 1991 Journey Prize
- 2004 Goncourt des animaux
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Life of Pi |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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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 Yann Martel born?
Yann Martel was born on June 25, 1963 and is 63 years old.
Where is Yann Martel from?
Yann Martel is from Salamanca, Province of Salamanca, Spain.
What does Yann Martel do?
Yann Martel works as writer, novelist, screenwriter, prose writer, short story writer.
Where did Yann Martel study?
Yann Martel attended Trent University.
What is Yann Martel known for?
Yann Martel's notable works include Life of Pi.
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