Stephen King
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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][27].
Among his notable works are *Carrie*, *'Salem's Lot*, *The Shining*, *The Stand*, *Misery*, and *It* .
Key Facts
- Father: Donald Edwin King[8]
- Mother: Nellie Pillsbury[9]
- Spouse: Tabitha King[10]
- Child: Joe Hill[11], Owen King[12], Naomi King[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Native language: English[15]
- Occupation: journalist[16], director[17], teacher[18], novelist[19], writer[20], film director[21], English teacher[22]
- Employer: Hampden Academy[23]
- Educated at: Hampden Academy[24], Lisbon Falls High School[25]
- Award received: National Book Award[26], Edgar Awards[27], Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Essay[28], Bram Stoker Awards[29], Bram Stoker Award for Novel[30], Bram Stoker Award for Best Non-Fiction[31], National Medal of Arts[32], Special Award of the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire[33], O. Henry Award[34], Shirley Jackson Award for Single-Author Collection[35], Goodreads Choice Awards[36], Hugo Award for Best Related Work[37], World Horror Convention Grand Master Award[38], Shirley Jackson Award[39]
- Sex or gender: male[40]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[41]
- Genre: horror literature[42], fantasy[43], science fiction[44], drama[45], epistolary fiction[46], Gothic literature[47], post-apocalyptic fiction[48], thriller[49], detective fiction[50]
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Type: Person[51]
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Country: US[52]
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Began / founded: 1947-09-21[53]
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Genre(s): audio drama[54]
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Community tags: audio drama, audiobook, author, fantasy, has german audio plays, has german audiobooks, horror, on writing, writer[55]
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MusicBrainz ID: a4ac255f-9775-4c16-8642-7f51502e45dd[56]
Why It Matters
Stephen King has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 100 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
He has been cited as an influence by Lee Child[59], a writer[60], b. 1954[61], of United Kingdom[62], awarded the Nero Award[63], specialised in literary activity[64]; Clive Barker[65], a film director[66], b. 1952[67], of United Kingdom[68], awarded the Lambda Literary Award[69]; Mariana Enriquez[70], a writer[71], b. 1973[72], of Argentina[73], awarded the City of Barcelona Award[74], specialised in literature[75]; Scott Snyder[76], a writer[77], b. 1976[78], of United States[79], awarded the Inkpot Award[80]; Nnedi Okorafor[81], a novelist[82], b. 1974[83], of United States[84], awarded the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel[85], specialised in creative writing[86]; and Charles Soule[87], a lawyer[88], b. 1974[89], of United States[90], specialised in literature[91].
Works attributed to him include Carrie[92], a literary work[93], founded in 1974[94]; The Long Walk[95], a literary work[96], founded in 1979[97]; It[98]; The Dark Tower[99]; The Stand[100]; and Pet Sematary[101].
FAQs
Where was Stephen King born?
Stephen King's place of birth was Portland[1].
Who were Stephen King's parents?
Stephen King's father was Donald Edwin King[8]. Stephen King's mother was Nellie Pillsbury[9].
Who was Stephen King married to?
Stephen King's spouses include Tabitha King[10].
What did Stephen King do for work?
Stephen King worked as a television producer[2], science fiction writer[3], actor[4], columnist[5], and screenwriter[6].
Where did Stephen King go to school?
Stephen King was educated at Hampden Academy[24] and Lisbon Falls High School[25].
What awards did Stephen King receive?
Honors received include National Book Award[26], Edgar Awards[27], Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Essay[28], and Bram Stoker Awards[29].
Who did Stephen King influence?
Stephen King has been cited as an influence by Lee Child[59], Clive Barker[65], Mariana Enriquez[70], and Scott Snyder[76].