Biography Of Stephen King
Real Name
Stephen King
Nick Name
The King of horror, Richard Bachman, The King
Famous as
Author
Nationality
American
Personal life of Stephen King
Born on
21 September 1947
Birthday
21st September
Age
69 Years
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born in
Portland, Maine
City
Maine
Diseases & Disabilities
Depression
Family Background of Stephen King
Father
Donald Edwin King
Mother
Nellie Ruth
Siblings
David
Spouse/Partner
Tabitha King (m. 1971)
Children
Naomi King, Joe King, Owen King
Education
Durham Elementary School, Lisbon Falls High School
Awards
2005 - Horror Award for Best Adaptation 2002 - Bram Stoker Lifetime Achievement Award 1981 - British Fantasy Society Special Award
2004 - Deutscher Phantastik Preis for International Author of the Year 2004 - World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement 1995 - USC Scripter Award 1992 Fantafestival Award for Best Screenplay
Personal Fact of Stephen King
One of the most popular writers of contemporary horror, suspense and science fiction, American author Stephen King has published over 50 novels and penned hundreds of short stories. Best known for writing the horror novel It which revolves around a mysterious maleficent being that terrorizes children, King is undoubtedly one of the most loved horror writers whose writings never fail to incite fear, terror and fright in the minds of the readers.
The author who mostly publishes under his real name also used to publish under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. Funnily enough, the sale of Richard Bachman’s books increased manifold after it was revealed that Bachman was none other than Stephen King himself. King is a highly prolific writer and the winner of multiple awards including the prestigious Bram Stoker Awards.
Growing up King had a difficult childhood as he was raised by a single mother in financially difficult circumstances. While still a small boy he witnessed the horrific death of a friend who was struck and killed by a train in front of his eyesthis incident might have played a role in inspiring some of his darker writings. His first published novel was Carrie which was so successful that it led to several film and Broadway adaptations.
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