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Stephen Chbosky

Writing

Born January 25, 1970 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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Biography

Stephen Chbosky is an American film director, screenwriter, and author. He is best known for writing the bestselling coming-of-age novel The Perks of Being a Wallflower (1999), and writing and directing its 2012 film adaptation. He also directed the drama Wonder (2017) and the 2021 film adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen. His first psychological horror novel, Imaginary Friend, was published in October 2019.

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Awards & recognition

  • Locus Award — Best Horror Novel · 2020 · nominated

Filmography9 titles

Wonder

2017Director, Screenplay

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

2012Book, Director, Executive Producer, Screenplay

Jericho

2006Creator, Producer, Writer

Beauty and the Beast

2017Screenplay

Nonnas

2025Director

Rent

2005Screenplay

The Poughkeepsie Tapes

2007Executive Producer

Dear Evan Hansen

2021Director

The Divergent Series: Allegiant

2016Screenplay