Stephen King

Stephen King (born 1947) is an American television producer, science fiction writer and actor.

Also recorded as John Swithen; Richard Richard.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Stephen Edwin King.

Also worked under the name Richard Bachman.

Born at Portland in 1947.

In detail

Stephen King studied at Lisbon High School, University of Maine and Hampden Academy. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are horror, fantasy, science fiction and drama. Bram Stoker, Edgar Allan Poe and Shirley Jackson are recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Portland and Bangor. Employment is recorded with Hampden Academy. Membership is recorded of Rock Bottom Remainders and Writers Guild of America, East.

Works named in the authority record are Carrie, 'Salem's Lot, The Shining, The Stand, Misery and It.

Distinctions recorded are National Book Award, Edgar Awards, Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Essay and Bram Stoker Awards.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Stephen King”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q39829: Stephen King

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