- Age: 57 (Born July 31, 1965)
- Birthplace: Yate, Gloucestershire, England
- Profession: Author, philanthropist, film producer, television producer, screenwriter
- Height: 5’5″ (165 cm)
- Eye Color: Blue
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- School: St Michael’s Primary School, Winterbourne; Wyedean School and College
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in French and Classics from the University of Exeter
- Nationality: British
Awards:
J.K. Rowling has received numerous awards throughout her career, including the British Book Awards’ Author of the Year, the Hugo Award, the Bram Stoker Award, and the Hans Christian Andersen Award.
Net Worth:
As of 2023, J.K. Rowling’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 billion.
Career:
Overview
J.K. Rowling is best known as the author of the highly successful “Harry Potter” book series, which has sold over 500 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 80 languages. The series has also been adapted into a blockbuster film franchise. Rowling has since written various novels, including “The Casual Vacancy” (2012) and the “Cormoran Strike” series under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.
Milestones and Achievements
- Created the “Harry Potter” book series, which has become one of the best-selling book series in history.
- The “Harry Potter” film franchise has grossed over $7.7 billion at the worldwide box office, making it one of the highest-grossing film series of all time.
- Established the Volant Charitable Trust, which supports various causes including multiple sclerosis research, children’s welfare, and social inequality.
Personal Life:
Relationships
J.K. Rowling was married to Portuguese journalist Jorge Arantes from 1992 to 1995. She has been married to British doctor Neil Murray since 2001.
Family
J.K. Rowling is the daughter of Peter Rowling, an aircraft engineer, and Anne Rowling, a science technician. She has a younger sister, Dianne. Rowling has three children: Jessica, from her first marriage, and David and Mackenzie, from her marriage to Neil Murray.
Trivia and Lesser-Known Facts:
- J.K. Rowling’s first novel, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” was initially rejected by twelve publishing houses before it was accepted by Bloomsbury.
- The idea for Harry Potter came to her while she was on a train journey from Manchester to London.
- Rowling is actively involved in charity work and is a founding member of the children’s charity Lumos.
Social Media Links:Twitter: @jk_rowling
