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Rowling

American

[roh-ling] / ˈroʊ lɪŋ /

noun

J(oanne) K(athleen), born 1965, English author.

Rowling British

/ ˈrəʊlɪŋ /

noun

J ( oanne ) K ( athleen ). born 1965, British novelist; author of the bestselling series of children's books featuring the boy wizard Harry Potter, which began with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (1995)

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Rowling will also serve as an executive producer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Rowling responded by saying she would not and could not fire actors who disagreed with her.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Rowling, rank among the best films ever made.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Author JK Rowling is an executive producer on the series, which HBO says will be a "faithful adaptation" of her books.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

But before Arthur’s big day, we’re all celebrating the epic birthdays of Harry Potter and J. K. Rowling at Dylan’s tomorrow.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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