James Swallow, 1970
Writers · January 1, 1970
James Swallow
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James Swallow is 56 years old, born January 1, 1970 in United Kingdom · Capricorn.
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About
James Swallow is a British author who mastered tie-in fiction across major franchises. Born in 1970, he's a BAFTA nominee and multiple-times bestseller whose Marc Dane action thrillers caught Hollywood's eye — Capstone Pictures acquired film rights to the series in 2022. He's also written for Star Trek, Warhammer 40,000, Doctor Who, and video games like Watch Dogs: Legion. As a Capricorn, he channels the sign's disciplined ambition into prolific, genre-spanning work.
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Biography
James Swallow is a British author who has built a career spanning original fiction, tie-in novels, audio dramas, and video games. Born on 1 January 1970, he holds British citizenship and works as a screenwriter. His bibliography includes the Marc Dane series of action thrillers and the Sundowners series of Western fiction steampunk novels. He has written extensively in established universes: Star Trek, Warhammer 40,000, Doctor Who, 24, Stargate, and 2000 AD. Swallow has earned a BAFTA nomination and achieved New York Times, Sunday Times, and Amazon #1 bestseller status. He has won Scribe Awards for novels and audio dramas in the Star Trek, Watch Dogs: Legion, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell, and Star Cops franchises. In 2022, Capstone Pictures acquired film rights to the Marc Dane series, marking a major milestone in adapting his work to screen. He lives and works in London. Born under Capricorn, his career reflects the sign's trademark focus on structure and sustained achievement. Screenwriters in his field typically balance original creation with adaptation work, moving between long-form novels and episodic media.
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Trivia
- Swallow is a BAFTA nominee and has achieved bestseller status on the New York Times, Sunday Times, and Amazon charts.
- The Marc Dane series — his signature action-thriller franchise — caught the attention of Capstone Pictures, which acquired film rights in 2022.
- He has written for major science-fiction and fantasy franchises including Star Trek, Warhammer 40,000, Doctor Who, and video games like Watch Dogs: Legion.
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Numerology
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The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. James Swallow tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
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Frequently asked
- How old is James Swallow?
- James Swallow is 56 years old (born January 1, 1970).
- When is James Swallow's birthday?
- James Swallow was born on January 1, 1970.
- What is James Swallow's zodiac sign?
- James Swallow is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1970.
- What is James Swallow's Chinese zodiac sign?
- James Swallow was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is James Swallow from?
- James Swallow is from United Kingdom.
- What does James Swallow do?
- James Swallow is a writer.
- Is James Swallow still alive?
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