Origins & Early Life

Warren Girard Ellis (born 16 February 1968) is an English comic book writer, novelist, and screenwriter. He is best known as the co-creator of several original comics series, including Transmetropolitan (1997–2002), Global Frequency (2002–2004) and Red (2003–2004), which was adapted into the feature films Red (2010) and Red 2 (2013). Ellis is the author of the novels Crooked Little Vein (2007) and Gun Machine (2013) and the novella Normal (2016). A prolific comic book writer, Ellis has written several Marvel series, including Astonishing X-Men, Thunderbolts, Moon Knight and the "Extremis" story arc of Iron Man, which was the basis for the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Iron Man 3 (2013).

Pivotal Works & Achievements

Ellis created The Authority and Planetary for WildStorm, and wrote a run of Hellblazer for Vertigo and James Bond for Dynamite Entertainment. Ellis wrote the video games Hostile Waters (2001), Cold Winter (2005), and Dead Space (2008). He also wrote the animated TV movie G.I. Joe: Resolute (2009), wrote the English version of Marvel Anime (2010–2011), and served as the head writer on Netflix series Castlevania (2017–2021). Ellis is well known for sociocultural commentary, both through his online presence...

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.

Contemporary Figures & Related Historical Timelines

• Ajay Devgn — Contemporary (Born in 1968) (1968): Veteran Indian actor and filmmaker known for diverse roles in Hindi cinema.
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• Alfredo Reinado — Contemporary (Born in 1968) (1968): East Timorese military commander and rebel leader during the 2006 crisis.
• Alexei Navalny — Shared historical date (02-16 · Died) (2024): Prominent Russian opposition leader and anti-corruption activist.
• Bruno Ganz — Shared historical date (02-16 · Died) (2019): Esteemed Swiss actor celebrated for intense roles in German cinema and stage.
• Anastacia — Historical peer (Born in 1968) (1968): American singer-songwriter known for her powerful voice and 'sprock' fusion.
• Barry Sanders — Historical peer (Born in 1968) (1968): Elite NFL running back known for unmatched elusiveness and record-breaking college performance.
• Aldo Rossi — Historical peer (Died in 1997) (1997): Pioneering Italian architect, key figure in Postmodernism, and Pritzker Prize laureate.
• Allen Ginsberg — Historical peer (Died in 1997) (1997): Pioneering American poet, central figure of the Beat Generation, known for 'Howl'.
• Abba Eban — Historical peer (Died in 2002) (2002): Israeli diplomat, politician, and scholar of Arabic and Hebrew languages.
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