Stephen King

About Stephen King

Carrie, The Shining, Misery, and The Dark Tower series are among the author's bestselling horror, science fiction, and suspense works. A Bram Stoker Award, an O. Henry Award, and a number of other literary prizes have been bestowed upon him. A National Book Foundation Medal and a Henry Award.

Stephen Edwin King is an American author on horror, supernatural, suspenseful, crime, science fiction, and fantasy novels. His books have sold more than 350 million copies and many have been adapted into movies, TV series, mini-series and comic books. King has published 62 novels, including 7 under the pseudonym Richard Bachman and 5 non-fiction. He also wrote around 200 short stories, most of which were published in book collections. King has received the Bram Stoker Awards, the World Fantasy Awards and the British Fantasy Society Awards. In 2003, the National Book Organization awarded him a medal for his outstanding contributions to American literature. He has also received awards for his contributions to literature throughout his yearbook, such as the Fantasy World Award for 2004 Life Achievement and the 2007 Grand Master Award for Mystery.

Genre	Horror, fantasy, supernatural fiction, drama, gothic, genre fiction, dark fantasy, post-apocalyptic fiction, crime fiction, suspense, thriller
Children	3, including Joe and Owen
Born	September 21, 1947, Portland, Maine, U.S.
Alma mater	University of Maine
Occupation	Author
Period	1967–present
Pen name	Richard Bachman, John Swithen, Beryl Evans

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Trivia

He was hit by a van in 1999, an accident that collapsed his lung and broke his hip. Shortly after the accident, however, he returned to writing fiction seven days a week.

Stephen King before fame

He grew up reading horror literature, comic books, and movies, and his favorites were Tales from the Crypt and Dracula. He earned a Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Maine in 1970.

Achievement of Stephen King

In 1999, he was hit by a van, which caused his lung to collapse and his hip to break. He resumed to writing fiction seven days a week shortly after the accident.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$500 Million

Stephen King family life

Donald Edwin King, his father, departed when he was two years old to 'get a pack of cigarettes' and never returned. Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King, King's mother, reared him and his adopted brother after that. Stephen King went on to marry Tabitha King and have three children with her: Naomi, Joe, and Owen.

Associations of Stephen King

He quoted H.P. Lovecraft, an American novelist. One of his key influences was H.P. Lovecraft.

Stephen King Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

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Family Members

Name	Relationship	Net worth	Profession
David King	Brother	$1 Million - $2 Million (Approx.)	YouTubers
Naomi King	Daughter		N/A
Donald Edwin King	Father		N/A
Ethan King	Grandson		N/A
Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King	Mother		N/A
Owen King	Son	$1 Million - $2 Million (Approx.)	Novelist
Joe Hill	Son	$1 Million - $2 Million (Approx.)	Writer
Tabitha King	Spouse	$1 Million - $2 Million (Approx.)	Novelist