Best Known For:The book The Pillars of the Earth
Breakthrough:Published the thriller 'Eye of the Needle', which became an international bestseller and... in 1978
10 Quick Facts About Kenneth Martin Follett
- Full Name: Kenneth Martin Follett
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: the book The Pillars of the Earth
- Age: 76 years old
- Date of Birth: June 5, 1949
- Place of Birth: Cardiff, Wales
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Barbara Follett
- Popular As: Ken Follett
Kenneth Martin Follett Age
Kenneth Martin Follett is about 77 years old as of 2026. Kenneth Martin Follett was born in 1949.
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#20891 Overall #527 in Authors
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Kenneth Martin Follett Height
Kenneth Martin Follett stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches. This is approximately 178 cm.
Education
He attended University College London, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy.
- University College London
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: Philosophy
- Period: 1967–1970
Rise to Fame
Kenneth Martin Follett rose to prominence for his role for the book The Pillars of the Earth.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include The Pillars of the Earth and Eye of the Needle.
Book
- Book: The Pillars of the Earth (Author, 1989) — Bestselling historical novel.
- Book: Eye of the Needle (Author, 1978) — Breakthrough thriller.
Awards & Achievements
- Edgar Award — Mystery Writers of America — 1979 — Best Novel
Kenneth Martin Follett Family & Relationships
Kenneth Martin Follett is married to Barbara Follett. He has 2 children, including Emanuele Follett and Marie-Claire Follett.
- Father: Martin Follett
- Mother: Lavinia Follett
- Children:
- Emanuele Follett
- Marie-Claire Follett
Lesser Known Facts
- He has sold over 160 million copies of his books worldwide.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Kenneth Martin Follett
- Popular As: Ken Follett
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: June 5, 1949
- Age: 76
- Birthday: June 5
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Place of Birth: Cardiff, Wales
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 10 in
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Martin Follett
- Mother: Lavinia Follett
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Barbara Follett
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
Related Biographies
- Barbara Follett (Spouse • Wife)
