Andy Weir

American writer (born 1972)
Person human Q18590295
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Andy Weir

Summary

Andy Weir is a human[1]. Born in Davis[2], he… he was born on June 16, 1972[3]. He worked as a software developer[4], writer[5], novelist[6], computer scientist[7], and science fiction writer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 33 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Andy Weir was born in Davis[2].
  • Andy Weir was born on June 16, 1972[3].
  • Andy Weir held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Andy Weir worked as a software developer[4].
  • Andy Weir's professions included writer[5].
  • Andy Weir worked as a novelist[6].
  • Andy Weir's professions included computer scientist[7].
  • Andy Weir worked as a science fiction writer[8].
  • Andy Weir worked as a prose writer[11].
  • Andy Weir's field of work was computer science[12].
  • Andy Weir's field of work was literary activity[13].
  • Andy Weir's field of work was science fiction novel[14].
  • Andy Weir was educated at University of San Diego[15].
  • Andy Weir was educated at Livermore High School[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Andy Weir is The Martian[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Andy Weir is The Egg[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Andy Weir is Cheshire Crossing[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Andy Weir is Artemis[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Andy Weir is Project Hail Mary[21].
  • Andy Weir received the Astounding Award for Best New Writer[22].
  • Andy Weir received the Geffen Award[23].
  • Andy Weir received the Ignotus Award for Best Foreign Novel[24].
  • Andy Weir received the Seiun Award for Best Translated Long Work[25].
  • Andy Weir received the Seiun Award for Best Translated Long Work[26].
  • Andy Weir is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Davis[2], Andy Weir… he was born on June 16, 1972[3].

Education

Educated at University of San Diego[15], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1949[30], headquartered in San Diego[31] and Livermore High School[16], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1891[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include software developer[4], writer[5], novelist[6], computer scientist[7], science fiction writer[8], and prose writer[11]. Fields of work include computer science[12], an academic discipline[35]; literary activity[13]; and science fiction novel[14], a novel genre[36].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Martian[17], a literary work[37], founded in 2011[38]; The Egg[18], a literary work[39]; Cheshire Crossing[19], a webcomic[40]; Artemis[20], a literary work[41]; and Project Hail Mary[21], a literary work[42], founded in 2021[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Astounding Award for Best New Writer[22], a literary award[44], founded in 1973[45]; Geffen Award[23], a group of awards[46], in Israel[47], founded in 1999[48]; Ignotus Award for Best Foreign Novel[24], a speculative fiction award[49], in Spain[50], founded in 1994[51]; and Seiun Award for Best Translated Long Work[25], a literary award[52], in Japan[53], founded in 1970[54].

Why It Matters

Andy Weir has Wikipedia articles in 33 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

FAQs

Where was Andy Weir born?

Andy Weir's place of birth was Davis[2].

What did Andy Weir do for work?

Andy Weir worked as software developer[4], writer[5], novelist[6], computer scientist[7], and science fiction writer[8].

Where did Andy Weir go to school?

Andy Weir was educated at University of San Diego[15] and Livermore High School[16].

What awards did Andy Weir receive?

Honors received include Astounding Award for Best New Writer[22], Geffen Award[23], Ignotus Award for Best Foreign Novel[24], and Seiun Award for Best Translated Long Work[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [27] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . aefcft.com. aefcft.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . sf-fan.gr.jp. sf-fan.gr.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . sf-fan.gr.jp. sf-fan.gr.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] . wikidata.org.
  22. [18] . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at University of San Diego, Livermore High School
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