Christopher Isherwood
Birth Name:
Christopher William Bradshaw Isherwood
Birth Place:
Cheshire, England
Profession
Writer, Actor
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․"
- In 1946, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States
- Served as a mentor to fellow well-known writer W․H․ Auden
Awards
- 1975Nebula Award - Best Dramatic Presentation:Nominated