Nicholas Sparks
Birth Name:
Nicholas Sparks
Birth Place:
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Profession
Writer, Producer
Fast Facts
- Received a track and field scholarship to attend the University of Notre Dame
- Before becoming a novelist, he worked various odd jobs, including as a real estate appraiser, a waiter and dental products salesman
- Frequently writes stories that deal with a family tragedy
- A majority of his works are turned into romance films
- Has funded scholarships for the creative writing program at the University of Notre Dame
- Is the holder of a black belt in the martial art of Tae Kwon Do
- Wrote his first novel, "The Passing," during summer break after his first year of college