Dennis Harris
English novelist (born 1957)
1957 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
English novelist (born 1957)
Born
March 7, 1957
Age
~69 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, novelist
United KingdomBorn in Nottingham
1957
Born in Nottingham (1957-03-07)
1996
AwardFellow of the Royal Society of Literature
2010
AwardEuropean Film Award for Best Film
2010
AwardEuropean Film Award for Best Screenwriter
2014
AwardCWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger
2020
AwardCésar Award for Best Adaptation
About
Robert Dennis Harris CBE is a British novelist and former journalist. Although he began his career in journalism and non-fiction, he is best known for his works of historical fiction. Beginning with the best-seller Fatherland, Harris focused on events surrounding the Second World War, followed by works set in ancient Rome. His later works are varied in settings but are mostly set after 1870.
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Who is Dennis Harris?+
Robert Dennis Harris CBE is a British novelist and former journalist. Although he began his career in journalism and non-fiction, he is best known for his works of historical fiction. Beginning with the best-seller Fatherland, Harris focused on events surrounding the Second World War, followed by wo
What does the name Dennis mean?+
The name Dennis means "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Denis, from - saint's name Denis, brought to England by Normans; from Latin Dionysius, a masculine name literally meaning “follower of (the wine god) Dionysus”.". It is of English origin.
When was Dennis Harris born?+
Dennis Harris was born on March 7, 1957.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Denis, from - saint's name Denis, brought to England by Normans; from Latin Dionysius, a masculine name literally meaning “follower of (the wine god) Dionysus”.
The name Dennis is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Denis, from - saint's name Denis, brought to England by Normans; from Latin Dionysius, a masculine name literally meaning “follower of (the wine god) Dionysus”.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Dennis — March 7, 1957
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
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