Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman

65 · Born: Nov 10, 1960

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornNov 10, 1960 Portchester, England, UK
Spouse
  • Amanda Palmer

    ( Jan 2, 2011 to Dec 8, 2025 )
  • Mary T. McGrath

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • David Bernard Gaiman
  • Sheila

Biography

Neil Gaiman is a renowned English author, whose impressive body of work encompasses a wide range of creative mediums, including short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre, and films. He is particularly celebrated for his iconic comic book series, The Sandman, as well as his novels, such as Stardust, American Gods, Coraline, and The Graveyard Book.

Growing up, Gaiman was deeply influenced by the literary works of esteemed authors, including C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, Lewis Carroll, Mary Shelley, Rudyard Kipling, Edgar Allan Poe, and Alan Moore. The diverse range of these literary giants undoubtedly played a significant role in shaping Gaiman's unique writing style and genre-bending approach.

In addition to his literary endeavors, Gaiman has also made a notable contribution to the world of television, having written episodes for the BBC science fiction series Doctor Who, during Matt Smith's tenure as the Doctor.

Career

2024
2019
2016
Lucifer
Lucifer as Characters
2014
Eternals
Eternals as Writer
2007
Beowulf
Beowulf as Screenplay
Stardust
Stardust as Novel
2005
Mirrormask
Mirrormask as Screenplay
2003
2022
The Sandman
The Sandman as Creator
2019
Good Omens
Good Omens as Creator
1996
Neverwhere
Neverwhere as Creator, Writer