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| − | | Name=Stephen King | + | |Name = Stephen King |
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| − | | Gender=Male | + | |Gender = Male |
| − | | Birth = {{birthdate|1947|9|21}} | + | |Birth = {{birthdate|1947|9|21}} |
| − | | Nationality=American | + | |Nationality = American |
| − | | Claim to Fame=Author | + | |Claim to Fame = Author |
| − | | Character=[[Stephen King (character)|Himself]] | + | |Character = [[Stephen King (character)|Himself]] |
| − | | Appearance="[[Insane Clown Poppy]]" | + | |Appearance = "[[Insane Clown Poppy]]" |
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'''Stephen King''' is an American author who primarily writes horror novels and short stories. Among his most famous works are ''{{w|The Shining (novel)|The Shining}}'', ''{{w|Carrie (novel)|Carrie}}'' and ''{{w|The Stand}}''. | '''Stephen King''' is an American author who primarily writes horror novels and short stories. Among his most famous works are ''{{w|The Shining (novel)|The Shining}}'', ''{{w|Carrie (novel)|Carrie}}'' and ''{{w|The Stand}}''. | ||
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*King's 2009 novel ''{{w|Under the Dome}}'' bore a clear plot similarity to ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]'', although it was just a coincidence.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.stephenking.com/library/unpublished/cannibals_the.html |title= Cannibals, The| publisher=King's official website| accessdate=October 24, 2009}}</ref> | *King's 2009 novel ''{{w|Under the Dome}}'' bore a clear plot similarity to ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]'', although it was just a coincidence.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.stephenking.com/library/unpublished/cannibals_the.html |title= Cannibals, The| publisher=King's official website| accessdate=October 24, 2009}}</ref> | ||
| − | King also plays in the band the {{w|Rock Bottom Remainders | + | King also plays in the band the {{w|Rock Bottom Remainders}}. Among the other members are [[Matt Groening]], [[Mitch Albom]] and [[Amy Tan]].<ref>[http://www.rockbottomremainders.com/ Rock Bottom Remainders Official site] URL accessed on March 4, 2007</ref> |
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Revision as of 04:46, June 12, 2011
- For the character, see Stephen King (character).
Stephen King
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Stephen King is an American author who primarily writes horror novels and short stories. Among his most famous works are The Shining, Carrie and The Stand.
King appeared as himself in the episode "Insane Clown Poppy", signing autographs at the book convention. His works have also been referenced several times on The Simpsons:
- The Shining: The novel and the 1980 film have been referenced in "Treehouse of Horror", "Brother From The Same Planet" and "Treehouse of Horror V".
- The episode "The Blunder Years" references the film Stand By Me, which was based on the novella The Body by King.
- King's 2009 novel Under the Dome bore a clear plot similarity to The Simpsons Movie, although it was just a coincidence.[1]
King also plays in the band the Rock Bottom Remainders. Among the other members are Matt Groening, Mitch Albom and Amy Tan.[2]
External Links
References
- ↑ Cannibals, The. King's official website. Retrieved on October 24, 2009.
- ↑ Rock Bottom Remainders Official site URL accessed on March 4, 2007
Guest stars in season 12
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| The Who (Roger Daltrey • Paul Townshend • John Entwistle) • Frank Welker • Gary Coleman • Drew Barrymore • John Updike • Amy Tan • Stephen King • Jay Mohr • Joshua Jackson • Leeza Gibbons • Patrick McGoohan • Robby Krieger* • Edward Norton • Michael Keaton • Bruce Vilanch • Charles Napier • Robert Schimmel • Tom Savini • Neil Armstrong* • Venus Williams • Serena Williams • Andre Agassi • Pete Sampras • Kelsey Grammer • 'N Sync (Justin Timberlake • Lance Bass • JC Chasez • Joey Fatone • Chris Kirkpatrick) • Stacy Keach • Kathy Griffin • Frankie Muniz • Shawn Colvin |
