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Stephen King, born September 21, 1947, in Portland [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15], is a United States citizen . He works as a television producer, science fiction writer, actor, columnist, screenwriter, and journalist [16][17][18][19]. His parents were Donald Edwin King and Nellie Pillsbury [20][20], and he has three children: Joe Hill, Owen King, and Naomi King [21].
King attended Lisbon High School, the University of Maine, Hampden Academy, and Lisbon Falls High School [22]. Since 1971, he has been employed by Hampden Academy [22]. His literary works span genres including horror literature, fantasy, science fiction, drama, epistolary fiction, and Gothic literature . He has received numerous awards, including the National Book Award, Edgar Awards, Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Essay, and multiple Bram Stoker Awards [23][24][25][26].
Among his notable works are *Carrie*, *'Salem's Lot*, *The Shining*, *The Stand*, *Misery*, and *It* .
Stephen King
Summary
Stephen King is a human[1]. His place of birth was Portland[2]. He worked as a television producer[3], science fiction writer[4], actor[5], columnist[6], and screenwriter[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]
Key Facts
- Born in Portland[2], Stephen King…
- Stephen King's father was Donald Edwin King[9].
- Stephen King's mother was Nellie Pillsbury[10].
- Among Stephen King's spouses was Tabitha King[11].
- A child of Stephen King was Joe Hill[12].
- A child of Stephen King was Owen King[13].
- A child of Stephen King was Naomi King[14].
- Stephen King held citizenship in United States[15].
- English was Stephen King's native language[16].
- Stephen King's professions included television producer[3].
- Stephen King worked as a science fiction writer[4].
- Stephen King worked as an actor[5].
- Stephen King's professions included columnist[6].
- Stephen King worked as a screenwriter[7].
- Stephen King worked as a journalist[17].
- Among Stephen King's employers was Hampden Academy[18].
- Stephen King was educated at Hampden Academy[19].
- Stephen King was educated at Lisbon Falls High School[20].
- Stephen King received the National Book Award[21].
- Stephen King received the Edgar Awards[22].
- Stephen King received the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Essay[23].
- Stephen King received the Bram Stoker Awards[24].
- Stephen King received the Bram Stoker Awards[25].
- Stephen King received the Bram Stoker Award for Novel[26].
- Stephen King is recorded as male[27].
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Origins and Family
Stephen King's place of birth was Portland[2]. His father was Donald Edwin King[9]. His mother was Nellie Pillsbury[10]. English was his native language[16].
Education
Educated at Hampden Academy[19], a high school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1803[30] and Lisbon Falls High School[20], a high school[31], in United States[32].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include television producer[3], science fiction writer[4], actor[5], columnist[6], screenwriter[7], and journalist[17]. Stephen King was employed by Hampden Academy[18].
Recognition
Awards received include National Book Award[21], a literary award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1936[35]; Edgar Awards[22], a class of award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1946[38]; Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Essay[23]; Bram Stoker Awards[24], a group of awards[39], in United States[40], founded in 1988[41]; Bram Stoker Award for Novel[26], a class of award[42], in United Kingdom[43]; and Bram Stoker Award for Best Non-Fiction[44], a class of award[45], in United States[46].
Personal Life
Among Stephen King's spouses was Tabitha King[11]. Children include Joe Hill[12], a writer[47], b. 1972[48], of United States[49], awarded the Locus Award for Best First Novel[50], specialised in literary activity[51]; Owen King[13], an author[52], b. 1977[53], of United States[54], specialised in prose[55]; and Naomi King[14], of United States[56]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[57].
Why It Matters
Stephen King has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 88 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
He has been cited as an influence by Mariana Enriquez[59], a writer[60], b. 1973[61], of Argentina[62], awarded the City of Barcelona Award[63], specialised in literature[64]; Charles Soule[65], a lawyer[66], b. 1974[67], of United States[68], specialised in literature[69]; Scott Snyder[70], a writer[71], b. 1976[72], of United States[73], awarded the Inkpot Award[74]; Clive Barker[75], a film director[76], b. 1952[77], of United Kingdom[78], awarded the Lambda Literary Award[79]; Nnedi Okorafor[80], a novelist[81], b. 1974[82], of United States[83], awarded the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel[84], specialised in creative writing[85]; and Lee Child[86], a writer[87], b. 1954[88], of United Kingdom[89], awarded the Nero Award[90], specialised in literary activity[91].
Works attributed to him include American Vampire[92], an ongoing series[93]; The Boogeyman[94], a literary work[95], founded in 1973[96]; Billy Summers[97]; The Langoliers[98]; Nightmares & Dreamscapes[99]; and Word Processor of the Gods[100].
FAQs
Where was Stephen King born?
Born in Portland[2], Stephen King…
Who were Stephen King's parents?
Stephen King's father was Donald Edwin King[9]. Stephen King's mother was Nellie Pillsbury[10].
Who was Stephen King married to?
Stephen King's spouses include Tabitha King[11].
What did Stephen King do for work?
Stephen King worked as television producer[3], science fiction writer[4], actor[5], columnist[6], and screenwriter[7].
Where did Stephen King go to school?
Stephen King was educated at Hampden Academy[19] and Lisbon Falls High School[20].
What awards did Stephen King receive?
Honors received include National Book Award[21], Edgar Awards[22], Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Essay[23], and Bram Stoker Awards[24].
Who did Stephen King influence?
Stephen King has been cited as an influence by Mariana Enriquez[59], Charles Soule[65], Scott Snyder[70], and Clive Barker[75].