J. K. Rowling

Born:

31 July 1965

Known for:

Children's fiction, Fantasy fiction, Wizards, fiction, Magic, Wizards, Juvenile fiction

Joanne "Jo" Murray, OBE (née Rowling), better known under the pen name J. K. Rowling, 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 series of films.