Manager
John Green is currently attached with Penguin Group, Inc. (Book Publisher), New York, US.
Genre
Young Adult Fiction, Radio, Video
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft 1 in or 185 cm
Weight
82 kg or 181 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
John Green has been married to –
- Sarah Urist (2006-Present) – Sarah Urist used to work as the Curator of Contemporary Art at Indianapolis Museum of Art. She had also worked for The Art Assignment, a web series with PBS before getting married to John Green. The couple got married on May 21, 2006. They have two children together, Henry Green and Alice Green.
Writer John Green with his wife Sarah Urist and his son Henry who was born in 2010
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Writing Features
- Young Adult Protagonists
- Written as children literature
- Settings inspired of real locations
Measurements
The exact body measurements of John Green is not Known. The following may be his body specifications –
- Chest – 40 in or 102 cm
- Biceps – 13 in or 33 cm
- Waist – 34 in or 87 cm
Writer John Green signing autographs for fans on his ‘Get Lost Get Found’ tour in Dallas, Texas in June 2015
Shoe Size
John Green’s exact shoe size is not known.
Brand Endorsements
John Green has not endorsed any brand.
Religion
Episcopalian Christian
Best Known For
John Green is best known as a writer of the famous novels which won different awards in recent years. The three most known books that Green has written are – Looking for Alaska (2005), Paper Towns (2008) and The Fault in Our Stars (2012).
Apart from writing, John Green is also known for being the launcher of VlogBrothers channel in 2007 on YouTube.
First Book
John Green’s first book is Looking for Alaska which was published by Dutton Children’s Book in the year 2005. The book was recognized as the “best book written for teens, based entirely on its literary merit.” It received the Michael L. Printz Award by the American Library Association in 2005.
First Film Adaptation
John Green’s fifth book The Fault in Our Stars has been adapted into a film by the same name and was released in the US on June 6, 2014.
First TV Show
John Green has appeared as ‘The John Green’ on the TV Series PogieJoe in 2013 and 2014 in a total of two episodes.
First Film Appearance
John Green was seen on the big screen in the movie The Fault in Our Stars (2014) as one gentleman at the airport.
Personal Trainer
John Green does not believe in exercising to remain fit. He is naturally healthy and has a slim body. His take on fitness and the excitement associated with it are captured in a hilarious YouTube video known as ‘Fitness for Nerds.’ He also tweeted once “Are there any personal trainers who can do the running and weightlifting for you, or is that not a thing”? This shows that the author has not taken exercising in his routine till date.
However, the writer has a peculiar habit of walking while writing. He has a treadmill desk in his room. Whenever he faces a “writer’s block,” he paces to get inspiration.
John Green Favorite Things
- YouTubers – Roxinpunch, Esther, howtoliz and Elmify
- Books – ‘Nothing’ by Janne Teller, Huckleberry Finn, The Great Gatsby, Their Eyes Were Watching God
- Baseball Team – The Chicago Cubs
- Perfume – White Musk from the body shop
- Mexican Food Joint – Taco Bell
- Snack – Plain popcorns
- Movie – ‘Rushmore’ and ‘Harvey’
- TV Show – 30 Rock
- Song – “Cubs in Five” by Mountain Goats
- Food – Sushi
- Holiday – Good Friday
- Dress – A pair of jeans and a nerdfighter t-shirt.
- Friend – Sarah (Wife)
- Ideal Pastime – Walking in the woods with wife and son
Writer John Green arrives at the ‘Paper Towns’ New York Premiere at AMC Loews Lincoln Square on July 21, 2015 in New York City
John Green Facts
- He has a pet dog which is of the species West Highland Terrier named ‘Willy’.
- He was named as one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World in April 2014.
- John Green and his brother have founded the channel VlogBrothers and since the inception of the project, the brothers have gained immense popularity with a huge international fan-base whose members are known by the name “Nerdfighters.”
- After its release, ‘The Fault in Our Stars’ was listed at number 1 for two weeks in January 2012 and another two weeks in February 2012 by The New York Times Best Seller in the list for children’s books.
- John Green has also been associated with the magazine ‘Mental Floss’ since mid-2000s and also hosts its videos on YouTube channel.
- The Green brothers have created a total of 11 online series with the permission of Google, including ‘Crash Course’ which is an educational channel teaching literature, history, and science.
- Connect with John Green on his Official Website, Twitter, Tumblr, YouTube, and Instagram.