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Stephen King

Stephen King

Director & actor · born 21 September 1947 · Portland, Maine, USA

Stephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) is an American author. He is widely known for his horror novels and has been crowned the "King of Horror". He has also explored other genres: suspense, crime, science-fiction, fantasy, and mystery. Though known primarily for his novels, he has written approximately 200 short stories, most of which have been published in collections.

His debut, Carrie (1974), established him in horror. Different Seasons (1982), a collection of four novellas, was his first major departure from the genre. Among the films adapted from King's fiction are Carrie (1976), The Shining (1980), The Dead Zone and Christine (both 1983), Stand by Me(1986), Misery (1990), The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Dolores Claiborne (1995), The Green Mile (1999), The Mist (2007), and It (2017).

Where to start: Stuck in Love (2013).

As director 1

As actor 38

TV shows 28

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Stephen King movie?

By viewer score, Stuck in Love (2013) at 7.4/10.

What are Stephen King’s most popular movies?

It Chapter Two, Pet Sematary, Stuck in Love.

How many movies has Stephen King made?

39 films on TMDB, 1 as director, 38 as actor.

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