Nic Sheff

Nic Sheff
Born
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Known for
Parents

Nic Sheff is an American writer. He is the author of two memoirs, including the New York Times best seller Tweak: Growing Up On Methamphetamines[1] and We All Fall Down: Living With Addiction.[2] He has also written several novels for young adults and is a writer, story editor and a co-producer.

Personal life

As of 2011, Sheff lives with his wife in Los Angeles.[3][4]

Bibliography

Memoirs

Novels

  • Schizo (2014, Philomel Books)
  • Harmony House (2016, HarperTeen)

Sheff is the subject of his father David Sheff's memoir, Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction, and was a consultant on its 2018 film adaptation, in which he was portrayed by Timothée Chalamet. For his performance Chalamet was nominated for a Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, and BAFTA Award, all for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.[5]

References

  1. ^ Sheff, Nic (30 November 2020). Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines. Atheneum Books for Young Readers. ISBN 9781534436572.
  2. ^ Sheff, Nic (30 November 2020). We All Fall Down: Living With Addiction. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. ISBN 9780316175890.
  3. ^ "Going Gay for Pay". The Fix. 3 December 2011.
  4. ^ "Nic Sheff On Going Gay For Pay". Out.com. 5 December 2011.
  5. ^ "Nic Sheff - IMDb". Internet Movie Database. 30 November 2020.