Stephen King
- Born:
- September 21, 1947, Portland, Maine, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Author, Screenwriter, Producer, Director, Actor
Early Life and Education
- King experienced a financially unstable childhood following his father's abandonment.
- He developed an early interest in horror and science fiction, reading extensively and writing his own stories.
- King attended Lisbon High School, where he wrote for the school newspaper.
- He graduated from the University of Maine in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.
- During college, he wrote a weekly column for the school newspaper, The Maine Campus.
Career and Major Achievements
- King initially worked as an English teacher while struggling to establish his writing career.
- His breakthrough novel, Carrie, was published in 1974 and became a major success, allowing him to become a full-time writer.
- He has published over 60 novels and numerous short stories, many of which have been adapted into successful films and television series.
- King also writes under the pen names Richard Bachman and John Swithen.
- He has received numerous awards for his work, including the National Medal of Arts and the Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement.
- Many see the work of Stephen King biography movie stars as providing source material for successful adaptations.
Notable Works
Novels
- Carrie (1974)
- 'Salem's Lot (1975)
- The Shining (1977)
- The Stand (1978)
- It (1986)
- Misery (1987)
- The Green Mile (1996)
- 11/22/63 (2011)
Film Adaptations (Selection)
| Title | Year | Based On |
|---|---|---|
| Carrie | 1976 | Carrie (novel) |
| The Shining | 1980 | The Shining (novel) |
| The Shawshank Redemption | 1994 | Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption (novella) |
| The Green Mile | 1999 | The Green Mile (serial novel) |
| It | 2017 | It (novel) |
Legacy and Impact
Stephen King is one of the most successful and influential horror and suspense writers of all time. His works have captivated readers for decades and have been adapted into countless films, television series, and other media. He has shaped the landscape of popular culture and continues to influence writers and filmmakers today.