J.K. Rowling, born on July 31, 1965, is a British author known for creating the Harry Potter book series. Her mother’s diagnosis of multiple sclerosis when Rowling was a teenager had a significant impact on her life. Rowling wrote her first book at the age of 6 and aspired to be a writer from a young age. She first had the idea for Harry Potter while delayed on a train in 1990 and spent the next five years planning out the series. After completing her first book, she arrived in Edinburgh in 1993 with three chapters of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” in her suitcase. The book quickly became a bestseller in 1997, leading to the release of several sequels.
The Harry Potter series follows the life of Harry as he attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and battles the evil wizard Lord Voldemort. The books chronicle Harry’s adventures, friendships, challenges, and loss, making him a famous figure in the wizarding world. The series was adapted into a successful film series starting in 2001 with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint in leading roles. Additional films were released, including “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” (2007) and “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (2009), culminating in the two-part release of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” in 2010 and 2011.
In addition to the Harry Potter series, Rowling has published novels for adults and under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. She made her screenwriting debut with the film “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” in 2016, beginning a new series of adventures set before Harry Potter’s time. The series includes films such as “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” (2018) and “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” (2022). Rowling has also explored the world of Harry Potter through theme parks in Orlando, Hollywood, Beijing, Osaka, and Leavesden.
Rowling’s personal life includes a second marriage to Dr. Neil Murray in 2001 and three children – a daughter named Jessica born in 1993, a son named David born in 2003, and a daughter named Mackenzie born in 2005. She has described herself as a bookworm during her childhood and has been inspired by her love of reading. Fans of the Harry Potter series can immerse themselves in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at various themed attractions worldwide. Rowling’s impact on literature and popular culture with the Harry Potter series continues to captivate audiences of all ages.
