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Douglas Adams

Douglas Adams

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Music
Birthday
March 11, 1952
Age
73
Height
0'1" (2 cm)
Net Worth
$3M
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About

Douglas Noël Adams was an English author, humorist, and screenwriter. He is best known as the creator of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.' The series began as a BBC radio comedy and evolved into a popular book series, television show, and film. Adams's work is celebrated for its absurdist humor and satirical wit.

Career Timeline

1974C$0.005M

Writing for Monty Python

Gains early experience writing for the iconic comedy show, honing his comedic skills.

1978B$0.05M+$0.045000000000000005M

Hitchhiker's Radio Debut

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy premieres as a radio series, becoming a surprise hit and launching his career.

1979B$0.2M+$0.15000000000000002M

First Book Published

The first book adaptation of Hitchhiker's is published, achieving immediate success and expanding his audience.

1980B$0.5M+$0.3M

Television Adaptation

A television series based on the books is produced, further solidifying the franchise's popularity.

1990B$1.5M+$1M

Further book sequels

Continues writing Hitchhiker's sequels. The popularity remains strong.

2001B$3M+$1.5M

Adams dies unexpectedly

His untimely death shocks the world. It solidified his legacy as a comedic genius.

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