Writing
Stephen King
- Born
- Sep 21, 1947 · Age 79
- Place of birth
- Portland, Maine, USA
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 38
- TV credits
- 27
- Directing credits
- 1
Also known as (5)
- Stephen Edwin King
- John Swithen
- Richard Bachman
- Beryl Evans
- Stiven King
Biography
Stephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) is an American author. He is widely known for his horror novels and has been crowned the "King of Horror". He has also explored other genres: suspense, crime, science-fiction, fantasy, and mystery. Though known primarily for his novels, he has written approximately 200 short stories, most of which have been published in collections. His debut, Carrie (1974), established him in horror. Different Seasons (1982), a collection of four novellas, was his first major departure from the genre. Among the films adapted from King's fiction…
