John Irving

Characters created by John Irving

  • Homer Wells
    Homer Wells
  • T.S. Garp
    T.S. Garp
  • Jenny Fields
    Jenny Fields
  • Ruth Cole
    Ruth Cole
  • Eddie O'Hare
    Eddie O'Hare
CharacterAppears In
Homer Wells The Cider House Rules
T.S. Garp The World According to Garp
Jenny Fields The World According to Garp
Ruth Cole A Widow for One Year
Eddie O'Hare A Widow for One Year
Ted Cole A Widow for One Year
Marion Cole A Widow for One Year
Helen Holm The World According to Garp
Roberta Muldoon The World According to Garp
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Works by John Irving adapted to film

The Door in the Floor
The Door in the Floor
Release date:July 14, 2004
Directed by:Tod Williams
Genre:Indie film
Rated:R (USA)
Simon Birch
Simon Birch
Release date:September 11, 1998
Directed by:Mark Steven Johnson
Genre:Coming of age
Rated:PG (USA)
The Cider House Rules
The Cider House Rules
Release date:December 17, 1999
Directed by:Lasse Hallström
Genre:Romance Film
Rated:PG-13 (USA)
The Hotel New Hampshire
The Hotel New Hampshire
Release date:March 9, 1984
Directed by:Tony Richardson
Genre:Coming of age
Rated:R (USA)
The World According to Garp
The World According to Garp
Release date:July 23, 1982
Directed by:George Roy Hill
Genre:Romantic comedy
Rated:R (USA)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Who had a notable influence on John Irving?
  • A:
    Charles Dickens, Günter Grass, Thomas Hardy, Robertson Davies and Nathaniel Hawthorne inspired John Irving.
  • Q:
    Which popular book titles have been composed by writer, John Irving?
  • A:
    Popular works include -
    - The 158-Pound Marriage
    - The World According to Garp
    - The Hotel New Hampshire
    - The Water-Method Man
    - A Prayer for Owen Meany
    - The Fourth Hand
    - Until I Find You
  • Q:
    Where was John Irving born?
  • A:
    John Irving was born in Exeter.
  • Q:
    Where did John Irving go to school?
  • A:
    John Irving attended Phillips Exeter Academy.
  • Q:
    What award nominations has John Irving received?
  • A:
    Award nominations include:
    - Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay for "The Cider House Rules"
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