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Michael Morpurgo Biography and Wiki

Michael Morpurgo is an English poet, playwright, librettist, and book author well known for his children’s novel War Horse (1982). His work is noted for its “magical storytelling”, for recurring themes such as the triumph of an outsider or survival, for characters’ relationships with nature, and for vivid settings such as the Cornish coast or World War I. Morpurgo became the third Children’s Laureate, from 2003 to 2005.

Michael Morpurgo Age and Birthday

Morpurgo was born Michael Andrew Bridge on 5 October 1943, St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. He celebrates his birthday on 5th October of every year. He is 76 years old as of 2019.

Michael Morpurgo Height and Weight

Michael is a man of average stature, he also appears to be quite tall in stature in his photos. He stands at a height of 6’2″ (1.89 m). He also weighs 150 lbs (68 kgs).

Michael Morpurgo Education

Michael studied at Royal Miltary Academy Sandhurst for nine months. He later joined t King’s College London, reading English, French, and Philosophy, and graduated with a third-class degree.

Michael Morpurgo Parents

Michael is the second child of the late actor Tony Van Bridge and actress Kippe Cammaerts (born Catherine Noel Kippe Cammaerts, daughter of writer and poet Émile Cammaerts). He has an older brother Pieter born in 1942.

Michael Morpurgo Wife

Morpurgo is married to Clare Morpurgo a philanthropist and the eldest daughter of Allen Lane, founder of Penguin Books.

Michael Morpurgo Children

Michael and her wife Clare are proud parents of three children Sebastian, Horatio, and Rosalind, are all named after Shakespearian characters.

Michael Morpurgo Net Worth

Michael has not revealed his net worth. He is a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by publicly displaying his wealth. However, this section is under review, we will update you when details about his net worth are revealed.

Michael Morpurgo Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Michael.

Michael Morpurgo Bio and Wiki

Full Names: Michael Andrew Bridge Popular As: Michael Morpurgo Gender: Male Occupation / Profession: Author Nationality: American Race / Ethnicity: Not Available Religion: Not Known Sexual Orientation: Straight

Michael Morpurgo Birthday

Age / How Old?: 76 years Zodiac Sign: Libra Date of Birth: 5 October 1943 Place of Birth: St Albans, Hertfordshire, England Birthday: 5th October

Michael Morpurgo Body Measurements

Body Measurements: Not Available Height / How Tall?: 6’2″ (1.89 m) Weight: 150 lbs (68 kgs) Eye Color: Not Available Hair Color: Blonde

Michael Morpurgo Family and Relationship

Father (Dad): Tony Van Bridge Mother: Kippe Cammaerts Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known Marital Status: Married Wife/Spouse: Married to Clare Morpurgo Children: 3

Michael Morpurgo Networth and Salary

Net Worth: Under Review Salary: Under Review Source of Income: Author

Michael Morpurgo House and Cars

Place of living: To be Updated Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Michael Morpurgo Career

It was not until he was instructing in Kent that Morpurgo found his occupation throughout everyday life, of which he later said “I could see there was enchantment in it for them, and acknowledged there was enchantment in it for me.”

Morpurgo’s composing profession was roused by Ted Hughes’ Poetry really taking shape, Paul Gallico’s The Snow Goose, and Ernest Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea. Hughes and another writer, Seán Rafferty, were persuasive in his vocation, with Hughes turning into a companion, coach, and neighbor. Morpurgo credits Hughes and Rafferty with giving him the certainty to compose War Horse, his best work to date.

Michael Morpurgo War Horse

War Horse has been adjusted as a radio station and as a phase play by Nick Stafford, debuting at the National Theater, London, on 17 October 2007. The ponies were played by life-sized pony manikins planned and worked by the Handspring Puppet Company of South Africa. It won two Olivier Awards in 2007. At first expected to run for about four months, because of well-known interest the show moved to the New London Theater in the West End on 28 March 2009. It shut in the West End following eight years, having been seen by 2.7 million individuals in London and 7,000,000 worldwide at that point. It was the best creation of the National Theater ever.

On 15 March 2011, the show debuted on Broadway at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. The play’s Broadway creation won five Tony Awards, including Best Play. It went on a few UK visits and was likewise arranged in Australia, Canada, China, Germany, and The Netherlands. It was seen by 7,000,000 individuals outside the UK.

In 2011, War Horse was adjusted by Lee Hall and Richard Curtis as a British movie coordinated by Steven Spielberg. The film was selected for various honors, including six Academy Awards and five BAFTA Awards. Hanging tight for Anya was adjusted as a film of a similar title discharged in 2020

Michael Morpurgo Books

Boy Giant: Son of GulliverThe Day the World Stopped Turning (2019)In The Mouth of the Wolf (2018)Flamingo Boy (2018)An Eagle in the Snow (2016)The Fox and the Ghost King (The Timeless Tale Of An Impossible Dream) (2016)Such Stuff: A Story-Maker’s Inspiration (2016)Mini Kid (2014)Listen to the Moon (2014)Half a Man (2014)All I Said Was (2014)The Goose is Getting Fat (2013)Pinocchio By Pinocchio (2013)Beauty And The Beast (2013)A Medal For Leroy (2012)Where My Wellies Take Me (with Clare Morpurgo) (2012)

Frequent Asked Questions About Michael Morpurgo

Who is Michael Morpurgo?

Michael is an English poet, playwright, librettist, and book author well known for his children’s novel War Horse (1982).

How old is Michael Morpurgo?

He is 76 years old as of 2019. he was born Michael Andrew Bridge on5 October 1943, St Albans, Hertfordshire, England

How tall is Michael Morpurgo?

Michael is a man of average stature, he also appears to be quite tall in stature in his photos. He stands at a height of 6’2″ (1.89 m). He also weighs 150 lbs (68 kgs).

Who is the wife of Michael Morpurgo?

Michael and her wife Clare are proud parents of three children Sebastian, Horatio, and Rosalind, are all named after Shakespearian characters.

How much is Michael Morpurgo Worth?

Michael has not revealed his net worth. He is a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by publicly displaying his wealth. However, this section is under review, we will update you when details about his net worth are revealed.

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