. Tolkien: Author of Worlds

Known as ‘the father of modern fantasy’ his epic tales of legend and lore have been enjoyed by millions of people all over the world — devoured in popular books and adapted for Hollywood blockbuster films. Unbelievably bright, he was a distinguished university professor, poet, historian, and expert linguist. As a child, he even made up his own languages for pure fun. →Subscribe for new videos every Monday and Thursday! Vote for the Biography you want us to next. Click here to vote: Visit our companion website for more: Credits: Host - Simon Whistler Author - Crystal Sullivan Producer - Samuel Avila Executive Producer - Shell Harris Business inquiries to @ Biographies by the book, get . Tolkien’s biography from Amazon: Other Biographics Videos: Bruce Lee: A Life Taken Too Soon Andre the Giant: The Gentle Giant