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Where does Ian Rankin come from?
Cardenden, United Kingdom
Ian Rankin/Place of birth
What nationality is John Rebus?
Scottish
| John Rebus | |
|---|---|
| Family | Michael Rebus (brother) |
| Spouse | Rhona (divorced) |
| Children | Samantha Rebus (daughter) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
Where did Ian Rankin grow up?
Early life and education. Born in Inverness, Nova Scotia, Rankin grew up in Timberlea. He is the son of long-term Halifax city councillor Reg Rankin.
Was Rebus an alcoholic?
The author has previously admitted to binge drinking and passing out through alcohol abuse, saying last year: “The problem I’ve got with booze is a fairly straightforward one, which is that I don’t know when to stop – the cliche of one is too many and 10 is not enough.”
Who was Stotts first wife?
Nina Gehl
| Ken Stott | |
|---|---|
| Known for | Rebus (2000–2007) Takin’ Over the Asylum (1994) The Missing (2014) The Hobbit film trilogy (2012–2014) |
| Spouse(s) | Nina Gehl ( m. 2016) |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards | BAFTA Scotland (twice) Laurence Olivier (once) |
Where is Ian Rankin now?
He lives in Edinburgh with his wife, Miranda (née Harvey), whom he met at university and married in 1986, and their two sons: John Morgan “Jack” Harvey-Rankin (born 1992) and Christopher Connor “Kit” Harvey-Rankin (born 1994).
Who is Ian Rankin best known for?
Ian Rankin. Ian James Rankin, OBE DL FRSE FRSL (born 28 April 1960) is a Scottish crime writer, best known for his Inspector Rebus novels.
What is Ian Rankin’s hidden Edinburgh?
In 2007, Rankin kytht in twa programmes fur BBC Four titled “Ian Rankin’s Hidden Edinburgh” and “Ian Rankin Investigates Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde”, explorin the oreegin o his chairacter John Rebus an the events o his creation. He kytht in the telly shaw Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations, takin a trip throu Edinburgh wi writer/ceuk Anthony Bourdain.
Where did Rankin grow up?
Rankin grew up in a small coal-mining town, where at a young age he displayed a talent for writing poetry. He studied English literature at the University of Edinburgh, receiving a bachelor’s degree in 1982.
What did Rankin do before he became a crime writer?
Before becoming a full-time novelist, he worked as a grape picker, swineherd, taxman, alcohol researcher, hi-fi journalist, college secretary and punk musician in a band called the Dancing Pigs. Rankin did not set out to be a crime writer.
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