Award-Winning Author; Known for "Shawshank Redemption" & "Carrie"; Called the 'King of Horror'
Stephen King Biography
Stephen King, an American author, has left a significant mark on literature, especially in the realm of horror. His body of work, which spans multiple genres including horror, suspense, crime, science fiction, and fantasy, has not only won him the O. Henry Award for "The Man in the Black Suit" (1994) and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller for "11/22/63" (2011), but also earned him the 2003 Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, the 2007 Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America, and the 2014 National Medal of Arts. Some of his notable works such as "Carrie," "The Shining," "Misery," "The Shawshank Redemption," and "It," have also been adapted into films.
King's influence extends beyond literature; he is known for his thoughts on contemporary issues, which he shares through his social media platforms and public engagements. His nonfiction works, including "Danse Macabre" and "On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft," are widely read. Furthermore, King's collaborations with other authors such as Peter Straub and his sons Joe Hill and Owen King, have added more depth to his literary career. With his works regularly appearing on bestseller lists, including "The New York Times," King's expertise and experience make him an authoritative voice on topics such as the craft of writing, the horror genre, and his experiences as a writer.
Aside from his writing career, King's involvement in screenwriting and directing for films and TV series contributes to his versatility. His screenwriting debut with "Creepshow" in 1982 and his directorial venture with "Maximum Overdrive" in 1986, both adaptations of his stories, showcase his talent in translating written words into visual narratives. His contributions to miniseries in the 1990s, including "Golden Years" (1991), "The Stand" (1994), "The Shining" (1997), and "Storm of the Century" (1999), and his development of the television series "Kingdom Hospital" in 2004 further emphasize his influence in the media industry. His collaboration on the music video for Michael Jackson's "Ghosts" in 1996 and his co-writing of the musical "Ghost Brothers of Darkland County" in 2012 with T. Bone Burnett and John Mellencamp, demonstrate his cross-genre creativity and ability to tell stories through different media.
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Stephen King Videos
Stephen King reflects on his iconic career and latest release 'You Like It Darker'
Fifty years ago, a 26-year-old rural Maine school teacher wrote the horror novel “Carrie.” That man, Stephen King, has gone on to write more than...
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