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Suzanne Collins is an American television writer and novelist, author of the bestselling series The Underland Chronicles and the wildly successful Hunger Games trilogy that spawned the Lionsgate film The Hunger Games (2012) and the three subsequently announced sequels, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013), The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2014) and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015). Born in Hartford, Connecticut on August 10, 1962, Collins is the daughter of a U.S. Air Force officer and was a successful television writer before turning her talents to writing novels. Currently residing in Sandy Hook, Connecticut with her husband and their two children, Suzanne Collins is Amazon.com's best-selling author of all time.
Collins began her television writing career in 1991 after earning a degree from Indiana University with a double major in drama and telecommunications. She worked on a number of television productions for Nickelodeon such as Clarissa Explains It All (1991), Little Bear (1995) and Oswald (2001). She was also nominated for a Writers Guild of America award for her work in co-writing Santa, Baby! (2001), a well-received animated Christmas special. Said to be inspired in part by Alice in Wonderland, Collins' first book for middle schoolers, Gregor the Overlander (2003), was nominated for a Nutmeg Children's Book Award. Between 2003 and 2007, Collins added 4 more titles to the New York Times bestselling Underland Chronicles series before turning her attention to Katniss Everdeen and The Hunger Games.
One of the most successful written works in history, Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games trilogy has found an audience with readers of all ages - publisher Scholastic announced there were over 50 million Hunger Games books in print by the time the first film was released in 2012. The first Hunger Games film, The Hunger Games (2012) was adapted for the screen by director Gary Ross and Collins herself, and starred Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth. The second film, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) is scheduled for release in late 2013 and the third novel of the trilogy will be split into two films: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2014) and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015), scheduled to be released in 2014 and 2015 respectively.- Suzanne Collins was born 25th May 1978, in Liverpool, England. Professional Actress of almost twenty years. During her career she has been successfully cast in numerous Television shows, Films and Theatre Productions including comedy and demanding psychological drama roles for which she received considerable plaudits and acclaim.
Born in Liverpool and raised in the North End of Birkenhead, Suzanne has always loved singing, dancing and acting. From the age of two she performed in many pantomimes, musical shows and competitions.
Studying A Level Performing Arts in Dance, Drama and Music, English Language and Literature at Birkenhead Sixth Form College, she was encouraged by her drama teacher Drew Rowlands to audition for the role of Nikki Shadwick in Channel 4s much loved soap opera Brookside. Over the years, through her portrayal of Nikki, we saw her explore many contemporary issues through a variety of demanding roles, which won her a special place in fans hearts.
After Brookside, Suzanne took time out to become a mum to her beautiful baby daughter, Mya. Suzanne has appeared as Sue Gilmore in the BBC 1 television series of Doctors. In spring 2007 she also landed the role of Davina Coulson in ITV1 s drama series The Bill.
Suzanne has starred in many feature and short films, Charlie Noades RIP written & starring Neil Fitzmaurice from The Office, Phoenix Nights & Peep Show in which Suzanne plays Neils fiancé Sarah this was taken to Cannes Film Festival. Suzanne has also presented Wish You Were Here for ITV1 and Xchange for the BBC.
She achieved tremendous critical acclaim as Maggie at Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool in the sensational comedy Brick up the Mersey Tunnels, which smashed the box office records and returned by public demand with the same cast for 6 consecutive years.
Suzanne was applauded for her performance of the My Angry Vagina monologue within the prestigious Vagina Monologues and she supported V day with compassion and excellence.
In 2012 she was awarded the Best Actor Award at The Liverpool Write Now Festival for her portrayal of Lucy Russell in Ian Moore's two handed psychological thriller Catfish Therapy.
Suzanne works tirelessly for many charities, modeling and hosting many events. Ambassador for Liverpool Marathon which she ran in honor of her late Mother Carolynne Collins. - Suzanne Collins was born in San Francisco, California, USA. She is known for Ninja III: The Domination (1984), Cheers (1982) and L.A. Law (1986).
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Suzanne Collins is known for Crossfire Trail (2001).- Suzanne Collins is known for Hills (2009).
- Suzanne Collins is known for Ryan's Hope (1975).