Christopher Isherwood Biography

Fast Facts

• In 1975, he was nominated for the Nebula Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
• Attended Corpus Christi College at the University of Cambridge
• Is best known as the author of the book "A Single Man․"
• Modeled his character Sally Bowles after actress Jean Ross
• While in college, he wrote the poem book "People One Ought to Know․"
• Served as a mentor to fellow well-known writer W․H․ Auden
• In 1946, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States