Quick Info
| Profession | Novelist, short-story writer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 21/09/1947 |
| Age | 79 years |
| Birthplace | Portland, Maine, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Stephen King
Mike Flanagan's modern reimagining of Carrie, based on Stephen King's debut novel, premiered on Prime Video in early October 2026. The eight-part series was positioned as a new take that builds on the original story rather than repeating earlier adaptations.
Other Worlds Than These, the final installment of the Talisman trilogy co-written with Peter Straub, was published on 6 October 2026. An audiobook edition narrated by Patton Oswalt, with an Afterword read by King himself, followed later that autumn.
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.
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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Personal Life
| Children | Joe Hill, Owen King |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Tabitha King (m. 1971) |
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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, Other Worlds Than These (2026) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Published over 50 books. | |
| 2. Many of his works have been adapted for film and television. | |
| 3. Other Worlds Than These, co-written with Peter Straub, was published on 06/10/2026 as the final book of the Talisman trilogy. |
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