★ 6.4 
Writing
Patrick Ness
Patrick Ness is best known for Class. Patrick Ness was born on October 17, 1971. Patrick Ness is 55 years old (born October 17, 1971).
- Born
- October 17, 1971 (55 years old)
Biography
Patrick Ness FRSL (born 17 October 1971) is an American-British author, journalist, lecturer, and screenwriter. Born in the United States, Ness moved to London and holds dual citizenship. He is best known for his books for young adults, including the Chaos Walking (2008–2010) trilogy and A Monster Calls (2011).
Ness won the annual Carnegie Medal in 2011 and 2012 for Monsters of Men and A Monster Calls. He is one of seven writers to win two Medals and the second to win consecutively.
He wrote the screenplay of the 2016 film adaptation of A Monster Calls and was the creator and writer of the Doctor Who spin-off series Class.
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Ness won the annual Carnegie Medal in 2011 and 2012 for Monsters of Men and A Monster Calls. He is one of seven writers to win two Medals and the second to win consecutively.
He wrote the screenplay of the 2016 film adaptation of A Monster Calls and was the creator and writer of the Doctor Who spin-off series Class.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Patrick Ness, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
★ 6.4 Filmography
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Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Patrick Ness been in?
Patrick Ness is best known for Class.
When was Patrick Ness born?
Patrick Ness was born on October 17, 1971.
How old is Patrick Ness?
Patrick Ness is 55 years old (born October 17, 1971).
Updated: November 3, 2026 ·