Stephen King

Date of Birth: September 21, 1947

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Date of Death: (As of now, Stephen King is alive)

Biography

Stephen Edwin King, born on September 21, 1947, in Portland, Maine, is an American author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, crime, science-fiction, and fantasy novels. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many of them have been adapted into films, television series, and miniseries. King is one of the most prolific writers of his generation, with over 60 novels, around 200 short stories, and numerous novellas to his name. King’s early life was marked by hardships. His father abandoned the family when Stephen was just two years old, leaving his mother to raise him and his older brother alone. He developed a love for storytelling at a young age, writing his first story at the age of seven. He attended the University of Maine, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in English in 1970. It was during this time he met his future wife, Tabitha Spruce. King’s breakthrough came with the publication of “Carrie” in 1974, a novel about a high school girl with telekinetic powers. The book was both a commercial and critical success, leading to a film adaptation in 1976. King continued to write at a prolific rate, producing classics such as “The Shining,” “It,” “Misery,” “The Dark Tower” series, and “The Stand.” Throughout his career, King has received numerous awards, including the Bram Stoker Award, the World Fantasy Award, and the National Book Foundation’s Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. Despite a near-fatal car accident in 1999, King has continued to write and remains a prominent figure in contemporary literature.

5 Interesting Facts about Stephen King

1. Stephen King wrote under the pseudonym Richard Bachman in the late 1970s and early 1980s to see if his success was due to talent or luck.

2. King is a huge fan of the Boston Red Sox and even co-wrote a book about the team titled “Faithful: Two Diehard Boston Red Sox Fans Chronicle the Historic 2004 Season.”

3. He has struggled with addiction; in the 1980s, he battled alcoholism and drug addiction, which he has since overcome.

4. King was hit by a van while walking near his home in Maine in 1999, an incident that required five operations and lengthy recuperation.

5. Stephen King has made cameo appearances in several film adaptations of his works, including “Pet Sematary,” “The Stand,” and “It: Chapter Two.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Stephen King

1. “Books are a uniquely portable magic.”

2. “Monsters are real, and ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win.”

3. “The scariest moment is always just before you start.”

4. “Get busy living or get busy dying.”

5. “You can, you should, and if you’re brave enough to start, you will.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Stephen King’s highest net worth has been estimated to be around $500 million.

Children

Stephen King and his wife, Tabitha, have three children: 1. Naomi King, a Unitarian Universalist minister. 2. Joseph Hillstrom King, known by his pen name Joe Hill, is a successful author of horror fiction. 3. Owen King, who is also an author and has collaborated with his father on the novel “Sleeping Beauties.”