Bret Easton Ellis

Description: (American Author, Screenwriter and Short-Story Writer)

Bret Easton Ellis is an American novelist, screenwriter, and short story writer. He was born into a wealthy family. His father, Robert Martin Ellis, was a property developer, and his mother, Dale Dennis Ellis, a homemaker. He grew up in Sherman Oaks in San Fernando Valley. His first novel was the well-received “Less Than Zero” about a bunch of rich and disillusioned teenagers growing up in Los Angeles. Years later, he followed it up with a sequel called “Imperial Bedrooms”. He very often links the characters of his works as is evident from his collection of short stories, “The Informers”, which has common characters. The stories are narrated in first person by different characters, though they appear in all the stories. His works are “transgressional” in nature. His book “American Psycho” ran into problems with women’s groups for its violence and sexual content. It is, however, regarded widely as his best work yet. “Less Than Zero”, “The Informers”, “American Psycho”, and “The Rules of Attraction” were made into movies. He has also written the screenplay for the movies “The Canyons” and “The Curse of Downers Grove”.“Lunar Park” won a World Fantasy Award nomination for Best Novel. He has not declared his sexuality explicitly because he thinks people will read his books differently based on their opinion about him.

Overview

Birthday March 7, 1964 (Pisces)
Born In United States
Height 183 cm
City Los Angeles
Parents Robert Ellis
Dale (Dennis) Ellis

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Was Bret Easton Ellis involved in any controversial incidents related to his work? Yes, Bret Easton Ellis faced controversy with the release of his novel "American Psycho," which was heavily criticized for its graphic violence and explicit content.
Is Bret Easton Ellis known for a particular writing style or themes in his works? Bret Easton Ellis is known for his dark and satirical writing style, often exploring themes of excess, alienation, and the emptiness of modern consumer culture.
Has Bret Easton Ellis's work been adapted into any films or TV shows? Yes, several of Bret Easton Ellis's novels, including "American Psycho" and "Less Than Zero," have been adapted into successful films and TV shows.
What are some of the influences on Bret Easton Ellis's writing? Bret Easton Ellis has cited authors such as F. Scott Fitzgerald and Joan Didion as influences on his work, as well as the cultural landscape of the 1980s and 1990s.
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