Nicholas Charles Sparks
- Born:
- December 31, 1965, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Novelist, Screenwriter, Producer
Early Life and Education
- Sparks was raised Roman Catholic.
- He graduated valedictorian from New Bern High School in 1984.
- He attended the University of Notre Dame on a track and field scholarship, majoring in business finance.
Career and Major Achievements
- Sparks began writing his first novel, The Passing, during his freshman year at Notre Dame.
- He worked in various sales positions before his breakthrough novel, The Notebook, was published in 1996.
- Many of his novels have been adapted into successful films, including Message in a Bottle, A Walk to Remember, and The Lucky One.
- Collaborated on several movie projects, contributing his stories.
Notable Works
Publications
- The Notebook (1996)
- Message in a Bottle (1998)
- A Walk to Remember (1999)
- The Rescue (2000)
- The Lucky One (2008)
- Many other bestselling novels.
Filmography (Based on his Novels)
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1999 | Message in a Bottle |
| 2002 | A Walk to Remember |
| 2004 | The Notebook |
| 2008 | Nights in Rodanthe |
| 2010 | Dear John |
| 2012 | The Lucky One |
| 2013 | Safe Haven |
| 2014 | The Best of Me |
| 2015 | The Longest Ride |
| 2016 | The Choice |
Legacy and Impact
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