J.K. Rowling

Biography

J.K. Rowling is a British author, philanthropist, and screenwriter best known for writing the Harry Potter fantasy series, which has sold over 500 million copies and spawned a global media franchise. The series follows her conception in 1990 through seven novels published between 1997 and 2007. As an author, she also writes crime fiction under the alias Robert Galbraith. Her work has been recognized with numerous awards, including Forbes' highest-paid author title in 2008.