Patrick Ness, 1971
Writers · October 17, 1971
Patrick Ness
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Patrick Ness is 54 years old, born October 17, 1971 in United States · Libra.
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About
Patrick Ness built a YA empire on existential chaos and monsters. Born in the US in 1971, he moved to London and holds dual citizenship. Best known for the Chaos Walking trilogy and A Monster Calls—both Carnegie Medal winners—Ness also wrote the 2016 film adaptation of A Monster Calls and created the Doctor Who spin-off Class. Libra energy: balancing dark YA storytelling with critical acclaim.
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Biography
Patrick Ness is an American-British author, journalist, lecturer, and screenwriter. Born October 17, 1971, in the United States, Ness relocated to London and maintains dual citizenship. His breakthrough came with the Chaos Walking trilogy (2008–2010), which established him as a major voice in young-adult fiction. A Monster Calls (2011) cemented that status—the novel won the Carnegie Medal in 2011, and its sequel Monsters of Men won in 2012, making Ness one of only seven writers to claim two Medals and the second to win consecutively. Beyond novels, Ness expanded into screenwriting: he penned the 2016 film adaptation of A Monster Calls and served as creator and writer of Class, a Doctor Who spin-off series. As a screenwriter, Ness translates literary complexity into visual narrative. His work spans journalism and lecturing, broadening his influence across media. Born under Libra, Ness's career reflects the sign's commitment to balance—weaving accessible young-adult premises with philosophical depth and critical rigor. His life-path number 9 suggests a humanitarian arc: storytelling as moral inquiry. Based in the UK but American-rooted, Ness embodies transatlantic literary citizenship.
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Trivia
- Ness won the Carnegie Medal in consecutive years (2011 and 2012) for Monsters of Men and A Monster Calls, making him the second writer ever to achieve back-to-back wins.
- He is one of only seven writers in history to win the Carnegie Medal twice.
- Beyond novels and screenwriting, Ness works as a journalist and lecturer, diversifying his literary reach.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Patrick Ness often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
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- How old is Patrick Ness?
- Patrick Ness is 54 years old (born October 17, 1971).
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- Patrick Ness was born on October 17, 1971.
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- Patrick Ness is a Libra, born October 17, 1971.
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- Patrick Ness was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
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- Patrick Ness is from United States.
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- Patrick Ness is a writer.
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