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J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling

Writing1965Yate, Gloucestershire, England, UK

Biography

Joanne Rowling (born 31 July 1965), better known by her pen name J. K. Rowling, is a British author, philanthropist, film producer, television producer, and screenwriter. She is best known for writing the Harry Potter fantasy series, which has won multiple awards and sold more than 500 million copies, becoming the best-selling book series in history. The books are the basis of a popular film series, over which Rowling had overall approval on the scripts and was a producer on the final films. She also writes crime fiction under the pen name Robert Galbraith.

Since late 2019, Rowling has publicly voiced her opinions on transgender people and related civil rights. These views have been criticised as transphobic by many LGBT rights organisations and some feminists, but have received support from some other feminists and individuals.

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Acting History

2017
Strike
TVExecutive Producer19 eps
Strike
TVNovel19 eps
Strike
TVWriter19 eps
Strike
TVCreator
2015
Who Do You Think You Are?
TVas Self1 eps
The Casual Vacancy
TVNovel3 eps
The Casual Vacancy
TVExecutive Producer3 eps
2006
Richard & Judy
TVas Self1 eps
2003
The Simpsons
TVas J.K. Rowling (voice)1 eps
1996

Social Media

Personal Info

Known For
Writing
Gender
Female
Birthday
7/31/1965(60 years old)
Place of Birth
Yate, Gloucestershire, England, UK