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John Irving(I)

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John Irving
John Irving was born on 2 March 1942 in Exeter, New Hampshire, USA. He is a writer and actor, known for L'oeuvre de Dieu, la part du diable (1999), Lignes de vie (2004) and Le monde selon Garp (1982). He has been married to Janet Turnbull since 1987. They have one child. He was previously married to Shyla Leary.
BornMarch 2, 1942
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BornMarch 2, 1942
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    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Known for

    Charlize Theron and Tobey Maguire in L'oeuvre de Dieu, la part du diable (1999)
    L'oeuvre de Dieu, la part du diable
    7.4
    • Writer
    • 1999
    Kim Basinger and Jeff Bridges in Lignes de vie (2004)
    Lignes de vie
    6.6
    • Writer
    • 2004
    Robin Williams in Le monde selon Garp (1982)
    Le monde selon Garp
    7.1
    • Writer
    • 1982
    The Hotel New Hampshire
    TV Series
    • Writer

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      • I riassuntini (2018)
        I riassuntini
        TV Series
        • based on the novel by (2020)
        • 2018
      • The Cider House Rules (2005)
        The Cider House Rules
        Video
        • author
        • 2005
      • Kim Basinger and Jeff Bridges in Lignes de vie (2004)
        Lignes de vie
        6.6
        • novel "A Widow for One Year"
        • 2004
      • Charlize Theron and Tobey Maguire in L'oeuvre de Dieu, la part du diable (1999)
        L'oeuvre de Dieu, la part du diable
        7.4
        • novel
        • screenplay
        • 1999
      • Simon Birch (1998)
        Simon Birch
        6.8
        • novel "A Prayer For Owen Meany" (suggestion)
        • 1998
      • Jodie Foster, Nastassja Kinski, Rob Lowe, and Paul McCrane in L'hôtel New Hampshire (1984)
        L'hôtel New Hampshire
        5.9
        • novel
        • 1984
      • Robin Williams in Le monde selon Garp (1982)
        Le monde selon Garp
        7.1
        • novel
        • 1982

      Actor



      • Charlize Theron and Tobey Maguire in L'oeuvre de Dieu, la part du diable (1999)
        L'oeuvre de Dieu, la part du diable
        7.4
        • Stationmaster
        • 1999
      • Robin Williams in Le monde selon Garp (1982)
        Le monde selon Garp
        7.1
        • Referee
        • 1982
      • Studio 57 (1954)
        Studio 57
        7.0
        TV Series
        • David
        • 1956

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      • Height
        • 1.72 m
      • Born
        • March 2, 1942
        • Exeter, New Hampshire, USA
      • Spouses
          Janet Turnbull1987 - present (1 child)
      • Other works
        Book: "My Movie Business", a memoir about the 13-year-long effort to bring his novel, "The Cider House Rules", to the screen.
      • Publicity listings
        • 1 Print Biography
        • 3 Interviews
        • 7 Articles
        • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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      • Trivia
        He has been a wrestling coach for years.
      • Quotes
        When I feel like being a director, I write a novel.

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        83 years old
      • When was John Irving born?
        March 1, 1942
      • Where was John Irving born?
        Exeter, New Hampshire, USA
      • What is John Irving's birth name?
        John Wallace Blunt Jr.
      • How tall is John Irving?
        5 feet 8 inches, or 1.72 meters

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