Stephen King

American novelist and writer (born 1947)
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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 ranks in the top 0.098% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40,979 views/month, #982 of 1,000,298).[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].

Body

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 ranks in the top 0.098% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40,979 views/month, #982 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 88 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

He has been cited as an influence by Clive Barker[60], a film director[61], b. 1952[62], of United Kingdom[63], awarded the Lambda Literary Award[64]; Lee Child[65], a writer[66], b. 1954[67], of United Kingdom[68], awarded the Nero Award[69], specialised in literary activity[70]; Scott Snyder[71], a writer[72], b. 1976[73], of United States[74], awarded the Inkpot Award[75]; Nnedi Okorafor[76], a novelist[77], b. 1974[78], of United States[79], awarded the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel[80], specialised in creative writing[81]; Charles Soule[82], a lawyer[83], b. 1974[84], of United States[85], specialised in literature[86]; and Mariana Enriquez[87], a writer[88], b. 1973[89], of Argentina[90], awarded the City of Barcelona Award[91], specialised in literature[92].

Works attributed to him include The Long Walk[93], a literary work[94], founded in 1979[95]; The Running Man[96], a literary work[97]; The Stand[98]; 11/22/63[99]; The Dark Tower[100]; and It[101].

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 Clive Barker[60], Lee Child[65], Scott Snyder[71], and Nnedi Okorafor[76].

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