Robert Thorogood, 1972
Writers · January 1, 1972
Robert Thorogood
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Robert Thorogood is 54 years old, born January 1, 1972 in United Kingdom · Capricorn.
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About
Robert Thorogood created Death in Paradise, the BBC One murder mystery that became a global phenomenon. Born in Colchester, Essex, the English screenwriter and novelist went on to spin off Beyond Paradise and Return to Paradise, then adapted his bestselling Marlow Murder Club novels for PBS and UKTV. A Capricorn with a Life Path number 3, Thorogood blends puzzle-box plotting with character depth [F1, enrichments].
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Biography
Robert Thorogood created Death in Paradise, the BBC One murder mystery series that defined the 2010s whodunit landscape. Born 18 January 1972 in Colchester, Essex, he is an English screenwriter and Sunday Times and USA Today bestselling novelist. Beyond the original series, Thorogood co-created two spin-offs: Beyond Paradise and Return to Paradise, extending the franchise across multiple networks. His transition into prose came with The Marlow Murder Club series of murder mystery novels, which he adapted into a television series for both PBS and UKTV. He received France Film's "En Route to France" award in 2012. As a screenwriter and novelist, Thorogood works across multiple mediums, shifting between serialized television and long-form fiction. Born under Capricorn, with a Life Path number 3, his creative output reflects a numerological pattern linked to expression and communication [F1, enrichments]. He remains active in British and American television and publishing.
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Trivia
- Thorogood created Death in Paradise as an original BBC One commission, not an adaptation.
- He is a USA Today and Sunday Times bestselling author in addition to his screenwriting work.
- The Marlow Murder Club series proved successful enough to warrant a television adaptation across two separate networks—PBS in the US and UKTV in the UK.
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Numerology
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The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Robert Thorogood gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
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CHALLENGING
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Frequently asked
- How old is Robert Thorogood?
- Robert Thorogood is 54 years old (born January 1, 1972).
- When is Robert Thorogood's birthday?
- Robert Thorogood was born on January 1, 1972.
- What is Robert Thorogood's zodiac sign?
- Robert Thorogood is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1972.
- What is Robert Thorogood's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Robert Thorogood was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Robert Thorogood from?
- Robert Thorogood is from United Kingdom.
- What does Robert Thorogood do?
- Robert Thorogood is a writer.
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