Stephen King is an American author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, crime, science-fiction, and fantasy novels. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many have been adapted into films, television series, miniseries, and comic books. King has published 61 novels (including seven under the pen name Richard Bachman) and six non-fiction books Many of them have been turned into popular films or mini-series, including Carrie, It, Stand by Me, The Shawshank Redemption, The Stand, Misery, and The Shining. He has been described as the King of Horror.
As of 2024, Stephen King’s net worth is estimated to be roughly $500 million, making him one of the richest authors in the world.
