J. K. Rowling

Joanne "Jo" Murray, OBE (née Rowling; born 31 July 1965), better known under the pen name J. K. Rowling (pronounced /ˈroʊlɪŋ/, ROH-ling), is a British author best known as the creator of the Harry Potter fantasy series, the idea for which was conceived whilst on a train trip from Manchester to London in 1990. The Potter books have gained worldwide attention, won multiple awards, sold more than 400 million copies, and been the basis for a popular ... more

Date of birth:

  • Jul 31, 1965 (age 44 years)

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Also known as:

  • Joanne K. Rowling,
  • Joanne Murray,
  • Jo Rowlings,
  • J.K. Rowling
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