was born on September 21, 1947, and as of January 11, 2026, he is 78 years old.

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Stephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) is an American author. Dubbed the "King of Horror", he is widely known for his horror novels and has also explored other genres, among them โ€ฆ Wikipedia
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Born Stephen Edwin King
(1947-09-21) September 21, 1947 (age 78)
Portland, Maine, U.S.
Pen name Richard Bachman
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Beryl Evans
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Born Stephen Edwin King
(1947-09-21) September 21, 1947 (age 78)
Portland, Maine, U.S.
Pen name Richard Bachman
John Swithen
Beryl Evans
Occupation Author
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4 days ago - Stephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) is an American author. Dubbed the "King of Horror", he is widely known for his horror novels and has also explored other genres, among them suspense, crime, science-fiction, fantasy, and mystery. Though known primarily for his novels, he has written ...
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September 20, 2018 - Stephen Edwin King was born on September 21, 1947, at the Maine General Hospital in Portland. His parents were Nellie Ruth (Pillsbury), who worked as a caregiver at a mental institute, and Donald Edwin King, a merchant seaman.
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When he was two years old, his father, Donald Edwin King, left to 'grab a pack of cigarettes' and never returned. Afterwards, King and his adopted brother were raised by their mother, Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King. Stephen King later married Tabitha King, with whom he had three children: Naomi, ...
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King suffers from a condition called macular degeneration.
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His all-time bestseller is โ€œThe Shining.โ€
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King writes 2,000 words a day, taking him between four to six hours to finish.
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July 20, 1998 - Stephen King (born September 21, 1947, Portland, Maine, U.S.) is an American novelist and short-story writer whose books are credited with reviving the genre of horror fiction in the late 20th century.
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Stephen Edwin King was born in Portland, Maine in 1947, the second son of Donald and Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King. After his parents separated when Stephen was a toddler, he and his older brother, David, were raised by his mother.
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2 days ago - Stephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) is an American author best known for his enormously popular horror novels. King was the 2003 recipient of The National Book Foundation's Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters King ...
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August 25, 2022 - Stephen Edwin King was born on September 21, 1947, in Portland, Maine. Kingโ€™s father was a merchant seaman. When King was two years old, his father left the family and never returned.
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In his works, King blends elements of the traditional gothic tale with those of the modern psychological thriller, detective, and science fiction genres. Stephen King was born on September 21, 1947, in Portland, Maine. When he was two years old King's father deserted the family, leaving his ...
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In his works he blends elements of the traditional gothic (bleak and threatening) tale with those of the modern psychological (how the mind works) thriller, detective, and science fiction stories. Stephen Edwin King was born on September 21, 1947, in Portland, Maine. When he was two years old, ...
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Born: September 21, 1947 Birthplace: Portland, Maine, USA Age: 78 years old ยท Generation: Baby Boomer Chinese Zodiac: Pig Star Sign: Virgo ยท 1979-11-17 "Salem's Lot", American two-part miniseries based on the horror novel of the same name by Stephen King, premieres in the United States ยท ...
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October 8, 2022 - Stephen Edwin King, also known as the โ€œking of horrorโ€ for his contribution to this literary genre, was born on September 21st, 1947, in Portland, Maine. King and his older brother were raised by their mother, as their father left the family ...
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September 28, 2025 - Stephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) is an American writer from Maine. He writes scary horror novels. His books and stories have sold more than 300 million copies.
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Stephen Edwin King was born on September 21, 1947, at the Maine General Hospital in Portland. His parents were Nellie Ruth (Pillsbury), who worked as a caregiver at a mental institute, and Donald Edwin King, a merchant seaman.
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Stephen Edwin King was born in Portland, Maine, on September 21, 1947. He began writing at an early age, and his imagination was spurred by listening to tales of horror on the radio, watching them in the movies, or reading them in paperbacks.
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To unlock this lesson you must be a Study.com Member. Create your account ยท Also known as the King of Horror, Stephen King was born September 21, 1947, in Portland, Maine, second to his adopted older brother David.
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Stephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) is an American author best known for his enormously popular novels. King's stories frequently involve an unremarkable protagonist such as a middle-class family, a child, or, many times, a writer.