David Brin

Quick Facts

Full Name	David Brin
Occupation	Novelist
Date Of Birth	Oct 6, 1950(1950-10-06)
Age	74
Birthplace	Glendale
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Libra

David Brin Biography

David Brin is one of the most popular and richest Novelist who was born on October 6, 1950 in Glendale, California, United States. A American astrophysicist and author who is well-known by the Uplift sci-fi series. The Postman, his novel that won awards, The Postman, was made into a film in 1997 which starred An American astrophysicist and writer, he is best known for his Uplift science fiction series. His award-winning novel, The Postman, was adapted into a 1997 film starring Kevin Costner..

He as well as He and Gordon R. Dickson both received the Nebula Award. each received The Nebula Award.

Brin was born in Glendale, California in 1950 to a Jewish family. He graduated from the California Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in astronomy, in 1973. At the University of California, San Diego, he earned a Master of Science in applied physics in 1978 and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in space science in 1981. From 1983 to 1986 he was a postdoctoral research fellow at the California Space Institute, of the University of California, at the San Diego campus in La Jolla.

Glen David Brin (born October 6, 1950) is an American scientist and author of science fiction. He has received the Hugo, Locus, Campbell and Nebula Awards. His novel The Postman was adapted as a feature film and starred Kevin Costner in 1997. Brin’s nonfiction book The Transparent Society won the Freedom of Speech Award of the American Library Association and the McGannon Communication Award.

His partner, Cheryl Brigham, had three children with Cheryl Brigham.

David Brin Net Worth

David Brin is one of the richest Novelist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, David Brin 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was awarded the Doctor of Philosophy in space science from the University of California, San Diego and then was employed by NASA as consultant.

His non-fiction novel, The Transparent Society, was honored with The McGannon Communication Award as well as The American Library Association’s Freedom of Speech Award.

Brin currently lives in San Diego, California with his wife and children. He has Polish Jewish ancestry, from the area around Konin. His grandfather was drafted into the Russian army and fought in the Russian-Japanese War of 1905.

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Facts & Trivia

David Ranked on the list of most popular Novelist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. David Brin celebrates birthday on October 6 of every year.

Top Facts about David Brin

1. Glen David Brin is an American author who won the Hugo, Locus, Campbell and Nebula Awards.
2. Born in 1950 in Glendale, California, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Astronomy, a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, and a PhD in Astronomy.
3. His novel The Postman was adapted into a 1997 feature film starring Kevin Costner.
4. Brin has Polish Jewish ancestry, his grandather having served in the Russian army.
5. Most of his fiction is classified as hard science fiction, having twice won the Hugo Award for Best Novel.
6. Brin designed the game Tribes and wrote the storyline for the 2000 Dreamcast video game Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future.
7. He is a fellow of the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies.
8. He sits on the Advisory Board of NASA’s Innovative and Advanced Concepts group.
9. Brin serves on the Board of Advisors for the Museum of Science Fiction.
10. Most of his work focuses on technology’s effects on human society.
11. He lives in San Diego County, California, with his wife and children.

What is science fiction David Brin?

David Brin
Parent(s)| Herb Brin (father)
Writing career
Genre| Science fiction
Notable works| Uplift series, The Postman, Earth, “The Transparent Society”

When was David Brin born?

October 6, 1950 (age 71 years)

Is the postman based on a book?

Cover of first edition (hardcover)
AuthorDavid Brin
Language| English
Genre| Post-apocalyptic dystopian
Publisher| Bantam Books

What is the science definition of fiction?

What is science fiction? Science fiction is a form of fiction that deals principally with the impact of actual or imagined science upon society or individuals.