David Nicholls is a British novelist and screenwriter, born November 30, 1966. He began his career as an actor after studying drama and English, but transitioned to screenwriting, creating the TV series 'Rescue Me' and adapting various literary works. He has authored six novels, with his 2009 book 'One Day' achieving international bestseller status, selling over six million copies and being adapted into both a film and a popular Netflix series. Nicholls's novels frequently examine love and relationships through different phases of life, featuring protagonists of varying ages.

Before establishing himself as a writer, David Nicholls pursued a career as an actor throughout his twenties, using the stage name David Holdaway. He appeared in various theatrical productions, including at the Royal National Theatre. Nicholls has described his struggles in acting, feeling a lack of fundamental skills for the profession. A pivotal moment occurred when a friend shared P. J. Kavanagh's memoir, 'The Perfect Stranger,' which inspired Nicholls to shift his focus. This led him to concentrate on writing, initially developing screenplays and later turning his attention to novels.

Nicholls has published six novels, with themes consistently revolving around love and the experiences associated with it across different stages of life. His third novel, 'One Day' (2009), became a global phenomenon, translated into numerous languages and adapted into a successful film and a widely acclaimed Netflix series. His other novels, such as 'Us' (2014), 'Sweet Sorrow' (2019), and 'You Are Here' (2024), explore the complexities of relationships and personal journeys through protagonists at various ages, from teenagers to individuals in their late fifties. His literary work has been praised for its broad appeal to both popular audiences and critics, noted for its ability to capture the spectrum of human experience.

Beyond his novels, Nicholls has had a significant career in screenwriting. He co-wrote the screenplay for 'Simpatico' (1999) and contributed to the television series 'Cold Feet,' earning a BAFTA nomination for Best New Writer. He created the miniseries 'I Saw You' and the six-part series 'Rescue Me.' Nicholls has adapted numerous literary works for television and film, including 'Much Ado About Nothing' for the BBC's ShakespeaRe-Told season, 'Starter for 10,' 'And When Did You Last See Your Father?,' 'Tess of the D'Urbervilles,' and 'Great Expectations.' His screenplay for 'Far from the Madding Crowd' was released in 2015. He also wrote the acclaimed series 'Patrick Melrose,' for which he received a Primetime Emmy nomination.