Tom Wood, 1978
Writers · January 1, 1978
Tom Wood
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Tom Wood is 48 years old, born January 1, 1978 in United Kingdom · Capricorn.
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About
Tom Wood is the pen name of British thriller novelist Tom Hinshelwood. Born in 1978, Wood has built a career writing suspense fiction with cinematic reach—his debut novel The Hunter caught the attention of Studiocanal, which acquired film rights. A Capricorn, he channels the sign's methodical intensity into tightly plotted narratives.
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Biography
Tom Wood is the pseudonym of Tom Hinshelwood, a British author specializing in thriller novels. Born on January 1, 1978, in Britain, Wood entered publishing with The Hunter, a debut that proved compelling enough to attract Studiocanal's film acquisition—a rare validation for unpublished debut work. As a screenwriter and novelist, Wood straddles page and screen, developing narratives designed for both formats. His work sits in the thriller tradition, a genre demanding tight plotting and sustained tension. As a Capricorn, Wood embodies the sign's reputation for discipline and methodical craft—traits visible in the architectural precision thriller writing requires. Life-path 9 individuals are often drawn to completion cycles and legacy-building, a pattern reflected in his trajectory from manuscript to studio option.
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Trivia
- Tom Wood is a pen name; his legal name is Tom Hinshelwood.
- His debut novel The Hunter was optioned by Studiocanal for film adaptation before wide publication.
- Born on New Year's Day 1978.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Tom Wood often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Frequently asked
- How old is Tom Wood?
- Tom Wood is 48 years old (born January 1, 1978).
- When is Tom Wood's birthday?
- Tom Wood was born on January 1, 1978.
- What is Tom Wood's zodiac sign?
- Tom Wood is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1978.
- What is Tom Wood's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Tom Wood was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Tom Wood from?
- Tom Wood is from United Kingdom.
- What does Tom Wood do?
- Tom Wood is a writer.
- Is Tom Wood still alive?
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