Jonathan Coe

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jonathan Coe
Occupation	Novelist
Date Of Birth	Aug 19, 1961(1961-08-19)
Age	63
Birthplace	Bromsgrove
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Leo

Jonathan Coe Biography

Jonathan Coe is one of the most popular and richest Novelist who was born on August 19, 1961 in Bromsgrove, England, United Kingdom.

Jonathan Coe FRSL (/k oʊ / ; born 19 August 1961) is an English novelist and writer. His work has an underlying preoccupation with political issues, although this serious engagement is often expressed comically in the form of satire. For example, What a Carve Up! reworks the plot of an old 1960s spoof horror film of the same name. It is set within the “carve up” of the UK’s resources which was carried out by Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative governments of the 1980s.

Coe has long been interested in both music and literature. In the mid-1980s he played with a band (The Peer Group) and tried to get a recording of his music. He also wrote songs and played keyboards for a short-lived feminist cabaret group, Wanda and the Willy Warmers.

Jonathan Coe Net Worth

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

Coe was born in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, on 19 August 1961 to Roger and Janet (née Kay) Coe. He studied at King Edward’s School, Birmingham and Trinity College, Cambridge. He taught at the University of Warwick, where he completed an MA and PhD in English Literature.

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Who is Jonathan Coe Dating?

According to our records, Jonathan Coe married to Janine McKeown. As of December 1, 2023, Jonathan Coe’s is not dating anyone.

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In a 2001 newspaper interview, Coe described himself as an atheist.

Facts & Trivia

Jonathan Ranked on the list of most popular Novelist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Jonathan Coe celebrates birthday on August 19 of every year.

Coe wrote the sleevenotes ‘Reflections on The High Llamas’ for the 2003 compilation of The High Llamas Retrospective, Rarities and Instrumentals. He has also written lyrics for songs on the albums My Favourite Part of You and The Wonder of It All by Louis Philippe, and Earth to Ether by Theo Travis, for which the vocalist was Richard Sinclair.

Top Facts about Jonathan Coe

1. Jonathan Coe is an award-winning English novelist.
2. He was born on August 19, 1961 in Birmingham, England.
3. Coe studied at Trinity College, Cambridge and later worked as a teacher.
4. His breakthrough novel was “What a Carve Up!” published in 1994.
5. Coe has written over 10 novels including “The Rotters’ Club” and “Middle England”.
6. He has won numerous awards including the Costa Book Award for “The Rotters’ Club”.
7. Coe’s writing often explores themes of politics, society and family relationships.
8. He is known for his use of humour and satire in his writing.
9. Coe is also a biographer and has written about B.S Johnson and Humphrey Jennings.
10. In addition to novels, he has also written short stories and plays.

How old is Jonathan Coe?

60 years (August 19, 1961)

What carve up summary?

The novel concerns the political and social environment in Britain during the 1980s, and covers the period up to the beginning of aerial bombardment against Iraq in the first Gulf War in January 1991.

Who is Jonathan Coe's agent?

Jonathan Coe’s agent, Caroline Wood , was equally thrilled.

What carve up Henry filloux Bennett?

This thrilling murder mystery is written by Henry Filloux-Bennett, based on the award-winning novel by Jonathan Coe, and directed by Tamara Harvey. Produced by The Barn Theatre, Lawrence Batley Theatre and New Wolsey Theatre. Suitable for those 16+ (Features strong language and graphic descriptions of murder).

Who Wrote What a Carve Up?

Jonathan Coe