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].
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 (29,477 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].
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1947-09-21[30]
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Genre(s): audio drama[31]
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Community tags: audio drama, audiobook, author, fantasy, has german audio plays, has german audiobooks, horror, on writing, writer[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: a4ac255f-9775-4c16-8642-7f51502e45dd[33]
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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[34], in United States[35], founded in 1803[36] and Lisbon Falls High School[20], a high school[37], in United States[38].
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[39], in United States[40], founded in 1936[41]; Edgar Awards[22], a class of award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1946[44]; Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Essay[23]; Bram Stoker Awards[24], a group of awards[45], in United States[46], founded in 1988[47]; Bram Stoker Award for Novel[26], a class of award[48], in United Kingdom[49]; and Bram Stoker Award for Best Non-Fiction[50], a class of award[51], in United States[52].
Personal Life
Among Stephen King's spouses was Tabitha King[11]. Children include Joe Hill[12], a writer[53], b. 1972[54], of United States[55], awarded the Locus Award for Best First Novel[56], specialised in literary activity[57]; Owen King[13], an author[58], b. 1977[59], of United States[60], specialised in prose[61]; and Naomi King[14], of United States[62]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[63].
Why It Matters
Stephen King ranks in the top 0.098% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29,477 views/month, #982 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 88 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]
He has been cited as an influence by Clive Barker[66], a film director[67], b. 1952[68], of United Kingdom[69], awarded the Lambda Literary Award[70]; Lee Child[71], a writer[72], b. 1954[73], of United Kingdom[74], awarded the Nero Award[75], specialised in literary activity[76]; Scott Snyder[77], a writer[78], b. 1976[79], of United States[80], awarded the Inkpot Award[81]; Mariana Enriquez[82], a writer[83], b. 1973[84], of Argentina[85], awarded the City of Barcelona Award[86], specialised in literature[87]; Nnedi Okorafor[88], a novelist[89], b. 1974[90], of United States[91], awarded the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel[92], specialised in creative writing[93]; and Charles Soule[94], a lawyer[95], b. 1974[96], of United States[97], specialised in literature[98].
Works attributed to him include The Long Walk[99], a literary work[100], founded in 1979[101]; The Running Man[102], a literary work[103]; The Dark Tower[104]; It[105]; The Stand[106]; and 11/22/63[107].
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[66], Lee Child[71], Scott Snyder[77], and Mariana Enriquez[82].