Derek Landy

Quick Facts

Full Name	Derek Landy
Occupation	Children's Author
Date Of Birth	Oct 23, 1974(1974-10-23)
Age	50
Birthplace	Lusk, Dublin
Country	Ireland
Horoscope	Libra

Derek Landy Biography

Derek Landy is one of the most popular and richest Children's Author who was born on October 23, 1974 in Lusk, Dublin, Ireland. Award- winning Red House Children’s Book Award for his debut book from the wildly popular Skulduggery Pleasant series. He also was the two-time winner of the Irish Children’s Book Award. His many fantasies includes The Faceless Ones, Playing with Fire as well as Dark Days.

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Frustrated with the collaborative process of filmmaking, Landy moved on to writing the Skulduggery Pleasant series, starting with the novel of the same name. The novel was published by Harper Collins, who paid £1.8 million for the publishing rights. There are 13 books in the series with 3 spin offs. In 2007, he signed a deal with Warner Bros. worth an estimated US$1 million for the rights to adapt his Skulduggery Pleasant series, which he will adapt himself. However, his script was constantly rewritten and Landy, unhappy with the results, bought back the rights. He is currently working on a script with the producers of Clash of the Titans.

In 2008, Landy won the Red House Children’s Book Award. Playing with Fire, Mortal Coil and Last Stand of Dead Men each won the senior Irish Children’s Book Award, in 2009, 2010 and 2013. In addition in 2010 Skulduggery Pleasant (Sceptre of the Ancients) was voted as Irish book of the decade.

He was born in Lusk near Dublin, Ireland. The mother of his was Barbara Hughes. He worked at a farm owned by his parents.

Derek Landy Net Worth

Derek Landy is one of the richest Children's Author from Ireland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Derek Landy 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In his grade school days, he dreamed of heroes and monsters. He then studied animated films in Ballyfermot College for a brief period.

He wrote screenplays of several horror films that have received acclaim, such as Dead Bodies and Boy Eats Girl.

Derek Landy (born 23 October 1974) is an Irish author and screenwriter, best known for the Skulduggery Pleasant book series.

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Who is Derek Landy Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Derek Ranked on the list of most popular Children's Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ireland. Derek Landy celebrates birthday on October 23 of every year.

What inspired Derek Landy to write Skulduggery Pleasant?

Harry Potter greatly influenced his writing. He made sure that he could connect the Skulduggery Pleasant universe with the Demon Road universe if he were to come up with a crossover idea. Landy only ever listens to soundtracks while writing.

Is Derek Landy a good author?

Awards. In 2008, Landy won the Red House Children’s Book Award. Playing with Fire, Mortal Coil and Last Stand of Dead Men each won the senior Irish Children’s Book Award, in 2009, 2010 and 2013. In addition in 2010 Skulduggery Pleasant (Sceptre of the Ancients) was voted as Irish book of the decade.

Is Skulduggery Pleasant a movie?

Have you thought about doing Skulduggery on television? Back in 2007 when the first book was out and we signed the deal with Warner Bros. that same year, we were saying ‘ this is a movie, it’s not an animated movie, it’s a movie with special effects but it’s not for TV, it’s a movie ‘.

Will there be a Skulduggery Pleasant book 15?

Skulduggery Pleasant – Until the End (Skulduggery Pleasant, Book 15) – HarperCollins Publishers UK. BOSH!

What is Skulduggery Pleasant's true name?

In the books, Skulduggery’s past life name (given name) has not been revealed , though author Derek Landy says his taken name was “Skulduggery Pleasant” before he died.