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Philip Pullman

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Philip Pullman
Philip Pullman's best-selling trilogy is finally getting a TV adaptation. Here's what we know about "His Dark Materials" ... so far.
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Philip Pullman was born on 19 October 1946 in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK. He is a writer and producer, known for The Golden Compass (2007), His Dark Materials (2019) and The Adventures of John Blake. He has been married to Judith Speller since 15 April 1970.
BornOctober 19, 1946
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BornOctober 19, 1946
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    Nicole Kidman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Sam Elliott, Ian McKellen, Daniel Craig, Freddie Highmore, Ian McShane, Eva Green, Dakota Blue Richards, Helen Soraya, and Caridad Angus in The Golden Compass (2007)
    The Golden Compass
    6.1
    • Writer
    • 2007
    James McAvoy, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ruth Wilson, Brian Fisher, Kit Connor, and Dafne Keen in His Dark Materials (2019)
    His Dark Materials
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Writer
    The Adventures of John Blake
    • Writer
      The Butterfly Tattoo (2008)
      The Butterfly Tattoo
      5.5
      • Writer
      • 2008

      Credits

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      Writer

      • The Adventures of John Blake
        • Writer
        • Development Unknown
      • James McAvoy, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ruth Wilson, Brian Fisher, Kit Connor, and Dafne Keen in His Dark Materials (2019)
        His Dark Materials
        7.7
        TV Series
        • based on the novels by
        • 2019–2022
      • National Theatre Live: The Book of Dust - La Belle Sauvage (2022)
        National Theatre Live: The Book of Dust - La Belle Sauvage
        8.4
        • Writer
        • 2022
      • The Butterfly Tattoo (2008)
        The Butterfly Tattoo
        5.5
        • novel
        • 2008
      • Nicole Kidman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Sam Elliott, Ian McKellen, Daniel Craig, Freddie Highmore, Ian McShane, Eva Green, Dakota Blue Richards, Helen Soraya, and Caridad Angus in The Golden Compass (2007)
        The Golden Compass
        6.1
        • novel "Northern Lights"
        • 2007
      • The Shadow in the North (2007)
        The Shadow in the North
        6.4
        TV Movie
        • novel
        • 2007
      • Billie Piper and Julie Walters in The Ruby in the Smoke (2006)
        The Ruby in the Smoke
        6.6
        TV Movie
        • novel
        • 2006
      • His Dark Materials (2003)
        His Dark Materials
        8.3
        TV Series
        • Writer
        • 2003
      • I Was a Rat (2001)
        I Was a Rat
        6.3
        TV Mini Series
        • from the book by
        • novel
        • 2001
      • How to Be Cool (1988)
        How to Be Cool
        TV Series
        • Writer
        • 1988

      Producer

      • James McAvoy, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ruth Wilson, Brian Fisher, Kit Connor, and Dafne Keen in His Dark Materials (2019)
        His Dark Materials
        7.7
        TV Series
        • executive producer: New Line Cinema
        • executive producer
        • 2019–2022

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      What We Know About "His Dark Materials" ... So Far
      Interview 2:35
      What We Know About "His Dark Materials" ... So Far

      Personal details

      • Alternative names
        • Phillip Pullman
      • Born
        • October 19, 1946
        • Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
      • Spouse
        • Judith SpellerApril 15, 1970 - present
      • Other works
        Publication of his short novel, "Lyra's Oxford," a derivative of the "His Dark Materials" series, by Alfred A. Knopf, Books for Young Readers imprint; Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA (ISBN-10: 0375828192 and ISBN-13: 9780375828195).
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        • 5 Articles

      Did you know

      • Trivia
        With a beautiful letter, he convinced Nicole Kidman to take the role as Marisa Coulter in The Golden Compass (2007).
      • Quotes
        Stories are the most important thing in the world. Without stories, we wouldn't be human beings at all.

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