Quick Info
| Profession | Novelist, short-story writer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 21/09/1947 |
| Age | 78 years |
| Birthplace | Portland, Maine, U.S. |
Latest News about Stephen King
15/05/2026
Stephen King’s official website announced multiple 2026 publishing updates, including a deluxe edition of Hansel and Gretel and the upcoming audiobook edition of Other Worlds Than These. The site also noted that production had begun on The Institute Season 2 at MGM.
24/04/2025
King’s official website highlighted several 2025 developments, including the first trailer for The Running Man and recognition for the audiobook edition of You Like It Darker as an Audie Award nominee. The updates also promoted Never Flinch and its focus on Holly Gibney.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Stephen Edwin King |
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| Known For | Horror, fantasy, and science fiction writing |
| Notable Title | King of Horror |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Alma Mater | University of Maine |
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Family
| Father | Donald Edwin King |
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| Mother | Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King |
Career
| Debut Novel | Carrie (1974) |
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| Awards | National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters (2003), National Medal of Arts (2014) |
| Works | The Shining, The Dead Zone, Pet Sematary, It, Misery, 11/22/63, Doctor Sleep, The Outsider, The Institute, Later |
Social Media
| Official Website | StephenKing.com |
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| X | https://x.com/StephenKing |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Published over 50 books. | |
| 2. Many of his works have been adapted for film and television. |