Andy Stanton
- January 5, 2024
- Children's Author
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Andy Stanton |
| Occupation | Children's Author |
| Date Of Birth | Nov 14, 1973(1973-11-14) |
| Age | 51 |
| Birthplace | England |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | England |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
Andy Stanton Biography
| Name | Andy Stanton |
| Birthday | Nov 14 |
| Birth Year | 1973 |
| Place Of Birth | England |
| Home Town | England |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
Andy Stanton is one of the most popular and richest Children's Author who was born on November 14, 1973 in England, England, United Kingdom. Best known for his “Mr. Gum” series of children’s books, this British author also pursued careers as a cartoonist, blues vocalist, and stand-up comedian. Between 2006 and 2011, he published nine Mr. Gum titles, including Mr. Gum and the Goblins and Mr. Gum and the Secret Hideout.
Film actress Kate Winslet narrated the first four Mr Gum titles for audiobook versions.
They were recorded with Kate Winslet narrating in 2012.
Stanton wrote the lyrics and book for Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear – The Musical! which premiered at the National Theatre in July 2019.
A native of Leicester, England, he resides in North London.
Andy Stanton Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Children's Author |
| House | Living in own house. |
Andy Stanton is one of the richest Children's Author from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Andy Stanton 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He briefly studied in the English department at Oxford University before enrolling in illustration courses at Manchester Metropolitan University.
In addition to his Mr. Gum books, he published works titled The Story of Matthew Buzzington and Sterling and the Canary. He won a couple of Blue Peter awards for Best Book With Pictures in the inaugural Roald Dahl Funny Prize with Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear.
Andy Joel Stanton (born 14 November 1973) is an English children’s writer. He grew up in the London suburbs of Harrow and Pinner and attended the Latymer School in Hammersmith. He lives in North London.
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Facts & Trivia
Andy Ranked on the list of most popular Children's Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Andy Stanton celebrates birthday on November 14 of every year.
Why did Andy Stanton get kicked out of Oxford?
His bio reveals a varied list of employment, including “film script reader, a cartoonist, an NHS lackey and lots of other things”. He spent a brief spell studying English at Oxford University, but was “kicked out. “I like to tell children it was because I killed a man and they look pretty interested ,” says Stanton.
How old is Andy Stanton?
48 years (November 14, 1973)
How many books did Andy Stanton make?
Andy has now written more than one book, but less than twenty.
When was Andy Stanton born?
November 14, 1973 (age 48 years)
What age is Mr Gum for?
Reading age 8+, interest age 9+. The bestselling creator of Mr Gum turns his hand to a wildly fanciful story about a boy with a very unusual power; he can turn himself into a fly. Matthew Buzzington’s adventures including getting locked into school and dealing with the big robber and the little robber.