Stephen Edwin King

Birth

Sep 21, 1947

Stephen King was born in Portland, Maine, in 1947 to Donald and Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King.

High School

Jan 1, 1966

Stephen King graduated in 1966 from Lisbon Falls HIgh School in Maine.

The Glass Floor

Dec 18, 1967

Stephen King's first professional sale of his works was to Startling Mystery Stories. He sold his short story "The Glass Floor" in 1967.

College

Jan 1, 1970

Stephen King received a B.A. in English upon graduating from University of Maine at Orono. The specific date of his graduation is unknown.

Wedding

Jan 7, 1971

Stephen King married Tabitha Spruce in January, 1971, at the age of 24. To this day, they still live in Maine, while vacationing in Florida during the winters. They now have 3 children. The couple contributes to many charities, including scholarships for high school students locally.

First Novel

Jan 1, 1973

In 1973, Stephen King sold his first Novel, Carrie, a story about a high school girl that gets her revenge on bullies. He has since published over 50 novels.

Careers Beyond Writing

Jan 1, 1973

Stephen King began a teaching career after college. He taught English in 1973 at a public highschool, Hampden Academy, in Maine. As if now, Stephen King is still an author but also a music enthusiast. He plays guitar in a band called Rock Bottom Remainders.

First Film

Jan 1, 1976

Many books written by Stephen King have been turned into films or television shows. His novel Carrie, was the first, reeased in 1976.

Richard Bachman

Jan 1, 1977

Stephen King adopted the pen name of Richard Bachman, publishing his first novel under the alias in 1977. This Novel was called Rage.

Awards

Jan 1, 1978

Stephen King won several awards in several categories for his Novels, and was nominated for even more. He won his first award in 1978 for 'Salem's Lot in the Best Books for Young Adults categorie.