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Joanne Rowling (born 31 July 1965), better known by her pen name J. K. Rowling, is a British author, philanthropist, film producer, television producer, and screenwriter. She is best known for writing the Harry Potter fantasy series, which has won multiple awards and sold more than 500 million copies, becoming the best-selling book series in history. The books are the basis of a popular film series, over which Rowling had overall approval on the scripts and was a producer on the final films. She also writes crime fiction under the pen name Robert Galbraith.
Since late 2019, Rowling has publicly voiced her opinions on transgender people and related civil rights. These views have been criticised as transphobic by many LGBT rights organisations and some feminists, but have received support from some other feminists and individuals.
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J.K. Rowling has appeared in 12 movies.
These include 50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments, Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History, London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder, J.K. Rowling: A Year in the Life, Discovering the Real World of Harry Potter, A Conversation with J.K. Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe, The Magical World of Harry Potter: The Unauthorized Story of J.K. Rowling, Peter Kay: 20 Years of Funny, Harry Potter: A History Of Magic, Tom Felton Meets the Superfans, The Importance of Being Morrissey and Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts.TV Credits
J.K. Rowling has appeared in 5 TV Series.
These include J. K. Rowling: The Interview, Richard & Judy, Who Do You Think You Are?, The Simpsons and Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.