b. 1965·British
British author J. K. Rowling (born 1965) created the Harry Potter series, the seven-novel saga about a young wizard that grew into one of the best-selling book series ever and a global film franchise. She has since written the Cormoran Strike crime novels under the pen name Robert Galbraith, along with standalone fiction for adults and children.
- Born
- 31 July 1965, in Yate, Gloucestershire, England
- Full name
- Joanne Rowling
- Nationality
- British
- Occupation
- Novelist, Screenwriter, Film producer, Children's writer, Playwright
- Education
- Wyedean School, University of Exeter
- Pen names
- Robert Galbraith, Newt Scamander, Kennilworthy Whisp
- Notable works
- Harry Potter (series), The Cormoran Strike novels (as Robert Galbraith), The Casual Vacancy, Fantastic Beasts (screenplays)
- Awards
- Companion of Honour · Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) · Hans Christian Andersen Literature Award · Hugo Award for Best Novel · Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel · Princess of Asturias Award for Concord
