Nic Sheff

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 co-producer for the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why.[3]

Nic Sheff
BornJuly 20, 1982 (age 40)
San Francisco, California
Known for

Personal life

As of 2011, Sheff lives with his wife in Los Angeles.[4][5]

Bibliography

Memoirs
  • Tweak: Growing Up On Methamphetamines (2008, Atheneum Books for Young Readers)
  • We All Fall Down: Living With Addiction (2011, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers)

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.[3]

References
  1. Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines. Simon & Schuster. 30 November 2020. ISBN 9781534436572.
  2. We All Fall Down: Living With Addiction. Little, Brown and Company. 30 November 2020. ISBN 9780316175890.
  3. "Nic Sheff - IMDb". Internet Movie Database. 30 November 2020.
  4. "Going Gay for Pay". The Fix. 3 December 2011.
  5. "Nic Sheff On Going Gay For Pay". www.out.com. 5 December 2011.
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