J. K. Rowling

Joanne "Jo" Rowling, OBE (born 31 July 1965) is an English fiction writer who writes under the pen name of J. K. Rowling. (see below) Rowling is most famous as author of the Harry Potter fantasy series, which has gained international attention. In February 2004, Forbes magazine estimated her fortune at £576 million (just over US$1 billion), making her the first person ever to become a $US billionaire by writing books.