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Also known as Richard Bachman, John Swithen, Richard Richard

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Stephen King is an American television producer, science fiction writer, actor, and columnist. Born in Portland on September 21, 1947, he is a member of the Democratic Party. He was educated at the University of Maine and has resided in Portland, Bangor, Fort Wayne, and Stratford. King is married to Tabitha King, and they have two children, Joe Hill and Owen King.

His notable works include Carrie, 'Salem's Lot, The Shining, and The Stand. He has written in the genres of horror literature, fantasy, science fiction, and drama, and has been influenced by Bram Stoker, Edgar Allan Poe, Shirley Jackson, and H. P. Lovecraft. King has received the National Book Award, Edgar Awards, and Bram Stoker Awards. He has also been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award, a Nebula Award, a Golden Raspberry Award, and a Hugo Award.

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Person · Open Library

Born: 21 September 1947
Works: 606

Top works

Revelations
Young blood
Tales of the Lovecraft Mythos
The Best American Short Stories 2007
Dark Love

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Film & TV

Portland, Maine, USA

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…

Known for

Chain Reactions — Self2025
My Father, the BTK Killer — Self - Author, 'The Good Marriage' / Guest, CBS This Morning (archive footage)2025
King on Screen — Self (archive footage)2023
The Timekeepers of Eternity — Tom Holby (archive footage)2021
Stephen King: A Necessary Evil — Self - Writer (archive footage)2020
Duncanville — (voice)2020
It Chapter Two — Shopkeeper2019
Die Stephen King Story — Himself2019
The Summers of It - Chapter Two: It Ends — Self2019
The King: Stephen King's America — Himself2019