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A.J. Quinnell(1940-2005)

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A.J. Quinnell was born on 25 June 1940 in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England, UK. He was a writer, known for Man on Fire (2004), Man on Fire (1987) and Man on Fire (2026). He was married to Elsebeth Egholm. He died on 10 July 2005 in Gozo, Malta.
BornJune 25, 1940
DiedJuly 10, 2005(65)
BornJune 25, 1940
DiedJuly 10, 2005(65)
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Known for

Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning in Man on Fire (2004)
Man on Fire
7.7
  • Writer
  • 2004
Scott Glenn and Jade Malle in Man on Fire (1987)
Man on Fire
5.8
  • Writer
  • 1987
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in Man on Fire (2026)
Man on Fire
6.7
TV Series
  • Writer
Captain Maruf (2007)
Captain Maruf
6.3
  • Writer
  • 2007

Credits

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Writer

  • Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in Man on Fire (2026)
    Man on Fire
    6.7
    TV Series
    • based on the novel by
    • 2026
  • Captain Maruf (2007)
    Captain Maruf
    6.3
    • novel "Man on Fire"
    • 2007
  • Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning in Man on Fire (2004)
    Man on Fire
    7.7
    • novel
    • 2004
  • Scott Glenn and Jade Malle in Man on Fire (1987)
    Man on Fire
    5.8
    • novel "Man On Fire"
    • 1987

Personal details

  • Official site
    • France's national library catalogue
  • Alternative name
    • Philip Nicholson
  • Born
    • June 25, 1940
    • Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • July 10, 2005
    • Gozo, Malta
  • Spouse
    • Elsebeth Egholm? - July 10, 2005 (his death)
  • Other works
    Short Story (featuring Creasy): "Gladiator"

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Quinnell published five novels featuring his character, Creasy: Man on Fire (1980), The Perfect Kill (1992), The Blue Ring (1993), Black Horn (1994), Message from Hell (1996). He was working on a sixth, tentatively titled Priests of a Dead God, at the time of his death.
  • Quotes
    Yes, the story [Man on Fire] was based on an actual event in Italy in '75.

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