Stephen King

Writer · Cast · Director

Born

September 21, 1947 · Portland, Maine, USA

Birth name

Stephen Edwin King

Stephen King is an American author whose career spans novels, short stories, and screenwriting. He studied English and developed his craft through early short story publications and literary workshops. King works primarily in horror, suspense, and speculative fiction, often collaborating with editors, publishers, and screenwriters for adaptations. He has contributed directly to film and television adaptations of his work, sometimes writing scripts or consulting on production. His creative process involves long-form writing, detailed character development, and serialized storytelling. King has received a Bram Stoker Award, a National Book Award, and a lifetime achievement award from the National Book Foundation.