Stephen King
Born: September 21, 1947
Hometown: Portland, ME
The Book That “Made” Stephen King: Carrie
Charitable Efforts: King donates four-million dollars each year to schools, local fire departments, libraries and organizations that support the arts.
Fun Fact: In 1999, King was walking alongside the street when he was hit by a minivan. He purchased the minivan for $1,500 to ensure it wouldn’t end up on eBay.
