J.K. Rowling is the British author who created the popular and critically acclaimed Harry Potter series (seven books published between 1997 and 2007), about a lonely orphan who discovers that he is actually a wizard and enrolls in the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
JK Rowling Biography (wiki):
| Full Name (real name) | Joanne Rowling |
| Nickname or Other Names | JK Rowling |
| Profession | Writer, Author, Novelist, Film Producer |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of Birth and Age | July 31, 1965 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 56 years old |
| Birthplace | Yate, Gloucestershire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christian |
| Spouse | Neil Murray |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
JK Rowling Net Worth:
| JK Rowling's Net Worth is | $1 Billion |
Early Life
Joanne ("JK") Rowling was born in Yate, Gloucestershire, England on July 31, 1965. Growing up, she would write fantasy short fiction stories and read them to her sister Dianne. She has stated that her childhood years were unhappy, citing a strained relationship with her father and her mother's ongoing health battles with multiple sclerosis. She has said that she based the character of Hermione Granger off herself at the age of 11. After JK graduated from the University of Exeter, where she studied French and Classics, she moved to Porto, Portugal to become an English teacher.
Family Tree
| Father Name | Peter Rowling |
| Mother Name | Anne Rowling |
| Brother Name | n/a |
| Sister Name | Dianne Rowling |
| Spouse Name | Neil Murray |
| Children | Jessica, Mackenzie, David |
Education and Certificates
Joanne went to school at Wyedean Comprehensive School and then went on to study French and Classics at the University of Exeter. Her Classics studies would come in very handy later when she was thinking up all the spells in Harry Potter, some of which are based on Latin!
Height and Weight
Here you can read about JK Rowling's height and weight, as she is 5ft 4in (165 cm, 1.65 m) tall in height and 52 kg (114 lbs) in weight.
Social Media Profiles
You can be in contact with JK Rowling and get the latest updates about her career and more on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Career
After graduating from university, Rowling had several jobs, including working as a bilingual secretary and researcher at Amnesty International's London offices. She then moved to Manchester, where she worked for the Chamber of Commerce. She still enjoyed writing, but it was more of a hobby than a career at that time.
Awards and Achievements
Interesting Facts and FAQs
- She was not a remarkable student.
- Only One Harry Potter Character Is Completely Inspired By a Real Person.
JK Rowling Photos
Today, the Harry Potter franchise is worth an estimated $15 billion. A global brand, it has created world records in literary circles and continues to be the most loved fiction tale. The last four books of the series have broken all records to become the fastest selling books in history, with the last one selling a record 11 million copies on the first day of its release in UK and the US. The books have been translated into 65 languages and made her UK best-selling author with an estimated sales of £238m and more.
