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] and We All Fall Down: Living With Addiction. He has also written several novels for young adults and written episodes for The Killing, Recovery Road and 13 [Reasons Why].

Personal life

As of 2011, Sheff lived with his wife in Los Angeles.

Memoirs

Novels

  • Schizo
  • ''Harmony House''

Related works

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 for [Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture|Golden Globe Award], Screen Actors Guild Award for [Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role|Screen Actors Guild Award], and BAFTA [Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role|BAFTA Award], all for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.