John Green American Podcaster With 2.3M Instagram Followers
John Green · writer and novelist · American
Known for
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John Green on Social Media
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- Followers
- 2.3M @johngreenwritesbooks
- Engagement rate
- 0.35% well below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 7,798
- Average comments
- 63 Based on the last 11 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Biography
John Green is an American podcaster from Indianapolis, born on 24 August 1977. His largest audience is on YouTube, with 506K subscribers as of October 2025.
Early life
He went on to study at Orange County Public Schools, Lake Highland Preparatory School and Kenyon College.
Career
John Green has 4 screen credits too, including Dil Bechara (2020) and The Fault in Our Stars (2014). Ansel Elgort appears in two of his listed titles, including Paper Towns (2015).
His work is filed under young adult literature and bildungsroman. Work listed as notable includes Looking for Alaska, Turtles All the Way Down and An Abundance of Katherines.
Recognition
His awards include a Michael L. Printz Award (2006) for Looking for Alaska. His other honours include an award at the Edgar Awards (2009) for Paper Towns and an award at the Indiana Authors Awards (2012). The records list 3 awards won and 3 nominations for him.
Personal life
He has been married to Sarah Urist Green since 2006.
Filmography
4 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Turtles All the Way Down | Writer | Film |
| 2020 | Dil Bechara | Writer | Film |
| 2015 | Paper Towns | Film | |
| 2014 | The Fault in Our Stars | Film |
Awards and nominations
3 won, 3 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Indiana Authors Awards | Won | |
| 2009 | Edgar Awards | Paper Towns | Won |
| 2006 | Michael L. Printz Award | Looking for Alaska | Won |
| 2014 | Los Angeles Times Book Prize | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Guardian Children's Fiction Prize | The Fault in Our Stars | Nominated |
| 2007 | Michael L. Printz Award | An Abundance of Katherines | Nominated |
Frequently asked questions
How old is John Green?
John Green is 49 years old, born on 24 August 1977 in Indianapolis.
How many followers does John Green have?
John Green has 2.3M followers on Instagram, as counted in October 2026.
What is John Green known for?
John Green is known for Dil Bechara (2020) and The Fault in Our Stars (2014).
What is John Green’s nationality?
John Green is American, born in Indianapolis.
Who is John Green married to?
John Green is married to Sarah Urist Green; they married in 2006.
Has John Green won any awards?
Yes. 3 awards are on record, including Indiana Authors Awards (2012).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q630446), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: vlogbrothers · CC BY 3.0
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