Author · United States
Stephen King
Stephen King is an American author of horror, supernatural fiction and suspense whose books have sold hundreds of millions of copies.
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1947 — 1974Career timeline
- 1947
Born in Portland, Maine
- 1974
Publishes his first novel, Carrie
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Updated September 13, 2026Biography
Career
Stephen Edwin King published his first novel, Carrie, in 1974. He became one of the world's best-selling authors with works such as The Shining, It, and The Stand, many of which have been adapted into films and television.
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Common questionsFrequently asked
What genre does Stephen King write?
He is best known for horror, supernatural and suspense fiction.
