Author, Playwright. Several of his works have been adapted into films or TV-Movies. Many of his stories were based on his personal experiences from when he was growing up. His father was a mineworker, he was raised under impoverished circumstances. His interest in playing rugby led to a professional contract with the Leeds Rugby League Club, however his desire to pursue schooling for painting resulted in the termination of his rugby career. Awarded a scholarship, he studied at the Slade School of Fine Art in London. He initiated his writing career with his debut novel "This Sporting Life" (1960), which depicted his experienced as a rugby player and in 1963, the book was made into a motion picture which starred Richard Harris. The film earned an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Globe nomination. This was followed by the novel "Flight into Camden" (1960), for which earned him a Somerset Maugham Award. During the 1960s, Storey also penned scripts for several British TV programs, of which include "NET Playhouse" and "Great Performances". Further works include "The Restoration of Arnold Middleton" (1967), "In Celebration" (1969), "The Changing Room" (1971) and his novel "Pasmore" (1972), for which he received a Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize. He was the recipient of a Booker Prize for his novel "Saville" (1976). His play "Home" (1970), reached the Broadway stage (1970 to 1971), as well as "The Changing Room" (1973).
Author, Playwright. Several of his works have been adapted into films or TV-Movies. Many of his stories were based on his personal experiences from when he was growing up. His father was a mineworker, he was raised under impoverished circumstances. His interest in playing rugby led to a professional contract with the Leeds Rugby League Club, however his desire to pursue schooling for painting resulted in the termination of his rugby career. Awarded a scholarship, he studied at the Slade School of Fine Art in London. He initiated his writing career with his debut novel "This Sporting Life" (1960), which depicted his experienced as a rugby player and in 1963, the book was made into a motion picture which starred Richard Harris. The film earned an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Globe nomination. This was followed by the novel "Flight into Camden" (1960), for which earned him a Somerset Maugham Award. During the 1960s, Storey also penned scripts for several British TV programs, of which include "NET Playhouse" and "Great Performances". Further works include "The Restoration of Arnold Middleton" (1967), "In Celebration" (1969), "The Changing Room" (1971) and his novel "Pasmore" (1972), for which he received a Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize. He was the recipient of a Booker Prize for his novel "Saville" (1976). His play "Home" (1970), reached the Broadway stage (1970 to 1971), as well as "The Changing Room" (1973).
Bio by: C.S.
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