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Currently, Derek Landy is 50 years, 0 months and 30 days old. Derek Landy will celebrate 51rd birthday on a Thursday 23rd of October 2025. Below we countdown to Derek Landy upcoming birthday.
| Popular As | Derek Landy |
| Occupation | Children's Author |
| Age | 50 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Born | October 23, 1974 (Dublin, Ireland) |
| Birthday | October 23 |
| Town/City | Dublin, Ireland |
| Nationality | Ireland |
Derek Landy’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.
Derek Landy was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.
Winner of the Red House Children's Book Award for his first title in the popular Skulduggery Pleasant series. He was also the two-time recipient of the Irish Children's Book Award. His numerous fantasy novels include The Faceless Ones, Playing with Fire, and Dark Days.
He daydreamed in grade school of monsters and heroes. He later studied animation at Ballyfermot College for a brief time.
He wrote the screenplays for several critically acclaimed horror films, including Dead Bodies and Boy Eats Girl.
He grew up in Lusk, near Dublin, Ireland. His mother is Barbara Hughes. He worked for a time on a farm owned by his parents.
Jacqueline Wilson, another UK children's book author, wrote the Tracy Baker series.
