Stephen King Net Worth 2023: Author, Age, Bio, Wiki, Income (Updated)

What Is Stephen King’s Net Worth? (Recent Reports)

Net Worth$450 Million
BornSeptember 21, 1947
Age75 Years Old
Birth PlacePortland, Maine, United States
OccupationAuthor
Last Updated2023

Stephen Edwin King is a renowned author from America. He is best known for his horror, supernatural, suspense, crime, and fantasy novels. He has sold about 350 million copies of his books all around the world. 

His net worth is $450 Million in 2023.

Many of his books have been adapted into films, television series, and comic books.

Do you wish to know more about him? If yes, keep reading!

Stephen King Biography/Wikipedia/Wiki

Real Name Stephen Edwin King
Known AsStephen King
Birth DateSeptember 21, 1947
Age75 Years Old
GenderMale 
Zodiac SignCancer
Height6’ 3’’
Weight75 kg
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityUnknown
ReligionUnknown
Marital StatusMarried
Spouse / GirlfriendTabitha Spruce
Children Three
Net Worth$450 Million
ProfessionAuthor

How Was Stephen King’s Early Life And Education?

Stephen King’s birthdate is September 21, 1947. His birthplace is Portland, United States. 

His father, Donald Edwin King, was a salesman. His mother is Nellie Ruth King.

When King was just two years old, his father left the family. His mother raised him and his older brother David.

He attended Durham Elementary School and did his graduation from Lisbon High School in Maine in 1966.

In 1966, he went to the University of Maine to pursue a bachelor of arts degree in English

In 1970, he completed his graduation.

How Did Stephen King Start His Career?

King started to write articles for Dave’s Rag, the newspaper published by his brother. He then sold short stories to his friends.

After completing his graduation, he was unable to find a job as a teacher. So, he started selling short stories to men’s magazines like Cavalier. His short story “The Raft” was published in Adam magazine.

In 1971, he was hired as a teacher at Hampden Academy in Hampden.

From 1966–1970, he wrote various drafts about his novels “The Long Walk” and “Sword in the Darkness,” but was unable to release them at that time. His novel “The Long Walk” was released in 1979.

In 1975, his other novel, “Salem’s Lot” was published.

After his mother’s death, he moved to Boulder, Colorado, where he wrote his novel “The Shining.” It was published in 1977. 

In 1975, he again returned to Maine and wrote his novel “The Stand,” which was released in 1978. 

In 1982, he published a novel “Different Seasons,” which contained four parts out of which three were adapted into movies.

In 1985, he wrote his first comic novel, “Heroes for Hope Starring the X-Men.” The profits made by the book were donated to famine relief in Africa.

In 1986, he published a novel called “It,” which became the best-selling hardcover novel in the United States that year.

In 2000, he published a novel on an online platform, called “The Plant” and a digital novella titled “Riding the Bullet.”

On June 12, 2007, another Bachman novel “Blaze” was published.

On February 16, 2010, he announced that he would have his own website where he would release his works.

In 2016, he published a children’s book called “Charlie the Choo-Choo,” under the pseudonym Beryl Evans.

In 2017, King, along with his son Owen King, wrote the novel “Sleeping Beauties.” 

The same year, he collaborated with Richard Chizmar to write the horror novella “Gwendy’s Button Box.” 

In 2019, a sequel of the book “Gwendy’s Magic Feather” was released solely by Richard.

In November 2020, Richard announced that there will be a third novel in the series, called “Gwendy’s Final Task.” 

Stephen King’s Personal Life

On January 2, 1971, King married Tabitha Spruce, who is also an author by profession. The couple has three children: Naomi, Owen, and Joseph.

Both of his sons are authors by profession.

King and his wife own a radio station group called Zone Radio Corp.

How Does Stephen King Make His Money?

The main sources of income through which King makes his money are:

  • Earning as an Author
  • Earning through his radio station
  • Earning through his digital books

Stephen King’s Social Media Accounts

Stephen King Bibliography

  • The Shining
  • Fairy Tale
  • It
  • Pet Sematary
  • The Green Mile
  • Misery
  • Under the Dome
  • The Stand
  • Cujo
  • Carrie
  • The Outsider

Stephen King Quotes

“Books are a uniquely portable magic.”

Stephen King

“If you don’t have time to read, you don’t have the time to write. Simple as that.”

Stephen King

“Books are the perfect entertainment: no commercials, no batteries, hours of enjoyment for each dollar spent. What I wonder is why everybody doesn’t carry a book around for those inevitable dead spots in life.”

Stephen King

Major Career Highlights

  • In 1982, he published the novel “Different Seasons,” which contained four parts out of which three were adapted into movies.
  • In 1986, he published a novel called “It,” which became the best-selling hardcover novel in the United States.
  • In 2000, he published a novel on an online platform, called “The Plant.”
  • In 2016, he published a children’s book called “Charlie the Choo-Choo.”

Success Lessons To Learn From Stephen King’s Life

  • Be consistent.
  • Learn from others.
  • Follow your passions.

Summary

Stephen Edwin King is a renowned author from America. He is best known for his horror, supernatural, suspense, crime, and fantasy novels. Till now, he has sold more than 350 million copies around the world.

Many of his books have been adapted into films, television series, and comic books, such as “The Shining,” “Carrie,” “Misery,” “The Green Mile,” etc.

According to the latest reports, his net worth is presumed to be $450 million…!

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Frequently Asked Questions

These are the questions asked about King:

What Is Stephen King’s Birthdate?

Stephen King’s birthdate is September 21, 1947.

What Is The Height Of Stephen King?

Stephen King is 6′ 3″ tall.

What Is The Net Worth Of Stephen King?

The net worth of Stephen King is presumed to be $450 million.

What Is The Name Of Stephen King’s Wife?

Stephen King’s wife’s name is Tabitha Spruce.

How Many Children Does Stephen King Have?

Stephen King has three children, namely, Naomi, Joseph, and Owen.

Which Is Stephen King’s Birthplace?

Stephen King’s birthplace was in Portland, Maine, United States.

When Was “Charlie The Choo-Choo” Published?

“Charlie the Choo-Choo” was published in 2016.

Where Was Stephen King Hired As A Teacher?

Stephen King was hired as a teacher at Hampden Academy, Hampden.

P.S: This article about King has been researched from various web sources. The information given here may change with time.

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