Nicholas Evans
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Nicholas Evans is an English journalist, screenwriter television and film producer and novelist. Evans was born at in Bromsgrove
, Worcestershire, and educated at Bromsgrove School
but before studying at Oxford University, he served in Africa with the charity Voluntary Service Overseas
. He then studied journalism and worked as a newspaper reporter and television screenwriter. He lives in Devon
. He has a son, Max Evans, who is head of geography at Preston Manor High School
, and a daughter, Lauren. He also has another son, Harry, from a relationship he had with Jane Hewland, the TV producer famous for Network 7 and Gamesmaster
.
His novel, The Horse Whisperer
was No. 10 on the list of bestselling novels in the United States for 1995 as determined by the New York Times. With 15 million copies sold, it is on the list of the best-selling books of all time. In the UK, The Horse Whisperer was listed on the BBC's Big Read
, a 2003 survey with the goal of finding the "nation's best-loved book". Made into a motion picture in 1998, Robert Redford
directed and starred in the film version
opposite Kristin Scott Thomas
, along with Scarlett Johansson
and Sam Neill
.
Evans is married to singer/songwriter Charlotte Gordon Cumming
.
Evans, Cumming, and several of their relatives were poisoned
in September 2008 after consuming Deadly webcap mushrooms that they gathered on holiday. The poisoning was non-fatal, though Evans and the others had to undergo kidney dialysis, and he underwent a transplant in 2011 using a kidney donated by his daughter.
Evans has revealed on his personal website that he has agreed an option to make a movie of his third novel, The Smoke Jumper.
Bromsgrove
Bromsgrove is a town in Worcestershire, England. The town is about north east of Worcester and south west of Birmingham city centre. It had a population of 29,237 in 2001 with a small ethnic minority and is in Bromsgrove District.- History :Bromsgrove is first documented in the early 9th century...
, Worcestershire, and educated at Bromsgrove School
Bromsgrove School
Bromsgrove School, founded in 1553, is a co-educational independent school in the Worcestershire town of Bromsgrove, England. The school has a long history and many notable former pupils.-History:...
but before studying at Oxford University, he served in Africa with the charity Voluntary Service Overseas
Voluntary Service Overseas
Voluntary Service Overseas is an international development charity that works through experienced volunteers living and working as equals alongside local partners. It is the largest independent volunteer-sending organization in the world...
. He then studied journalism and worked as a newspaper reporter and television screenwriter. He lives in Devon
Devon
Devon is a large county in southwestern England. The county is sometimes referred to as Devonshire, although the term is rarely used inside the county itself as the county has never been officially "shired", it often indicates a traditional or historical context.The county shares borders with...
. He has a son, Max Evans, who is head of geography at Preston Manor High School
Preston Manor High School
Preston Manor High School is one of the largest high schools within the London Borough of Brent, located in the Preston area.-Admissions:It has 1354 students in High School and roughly 260 students in Sixth Form. Its current headteacher is Mr M. Lantos, who recently took over from Mrs. Andrea...
, and a daughter, Lauren. He also has another son, Harry, from a relationship he had with Jane Hewland, the TV producer famous for Network 7 and Gamesmaster
GamesMaster
GamesMaster was a British television show, screened on Channel 4 from 1992 to 1998, and was the first ever UK television show dedicated to computer and video games.-Origins:...
.
His novel, The Horse Whisperer
The Horse Whisperer
The Horse Whisperer is a 1998 American drama film directed by and starring Robert Redford, based on the 1995 novel of the same name by Nicholas Evans...
was No. 10 on the list of bestselling novels in the United States for 1995 as determined by the New York Times. With 15 million copies sold, it is on the list of the best-selling books of all time. In the UK, The Horse Whisperer was listed on the BBC's Big Read
Big Read
The Big Read was a survey on books carried out by the BBC in the United Kingdom in 2003, where over three quarters of a million votes were received from the British public to find the nation's best-loved novel of all time...
, a 2003 survey with the goal of finding the "nation's best-loved book". Made into a motion picture in 1998, Robert Redford
Robert Redford
Charles Robert Redford, Jr. , better known as Robert Redford, is an American actor, film director, producer, businessman, environmentalist, philanthropist, and founder of the Sundance Film Festival. He has received two Oscars: one in 1981 for directing Ordinary People, and one for Lifetime...
directed and starred in the film version
The Horse Whisperer
The Horse Whisperer is a 1998 American drama film directed by and starring Robert Redford, based on the 1995 novel of the same name by Nicholas Evans...
opposite Kristin Scott Thomas
Kristin Scott Thomas
Kristin A. Scott Thomas, OBE is an English actress who has also acquired French nationality. She gained international recognition in the 1990s for her roles in Bitter Moon, Four Weddings and a Funeral and The English Patient....
, along with Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson is an American actress, model and singer.Johansson made her film debut in North and was later nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead for her performance in Manny & Lo . She rose to further prominence with her roles in The Horse Whisperer and Ghost World...
and Sam Neill
Sam Neill
Nigel John Dermot "Sam" Neill, DCNZM, OBE is a New Zealand actor. He is well known for his starring role as paleontologist Dr Alan Grant in Jurassic Park and Jurassic Park III....
.
Evans is married to singer/songwriter Charlotte Gordon Cumming
Charlotte Gordon Cumming
Charlotte Gordon Cumming is a contemporary singer-songwriter and music producer, daughter of a Scottish clan chief. She wrote the Sugababes hit "Soul Sound", nominated for MTV Best European Single Award 2001...
.
Evans, Cumming, and several of their relatives were poisoned
Mushroom poisoning
Mushroom poisoning refers to harmful effects from ingestion of toxic substances present in a mushroom. These symptoms can vary from slight gastrointestinal discomfort to death. The toxins present are secondary metabolites produced in specific biochemical pathways in the fungal cells...
in September 2008 after consuming Deadly webcap mushrooms that they gathered on holiday. The poisoning was non-fatal, though Evans and the others had to undergo kidney dialysis, and he underwent a transplant in 2011 using a kidney donated by his daughter.
Evans has revealed on his personal website that he has agreed an option to make a movie of his third novel, The Smoke Jumper.