Profession: Writer
Biography: Dick King-Smith is best known for writing the children's book "The Sheep-Pig" (1983), which was later adapted into the movie "Babe" (1995). The book itself also won the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize in 1984.
During World War II, King-Smith served with the Grenadier Guards and was seriously injured in Italy in 1944. After the war, he worked as a farmer for 20 years before becoming a teacher and author.
King-Smith's first book, "The Fox Busters," was published in 1978 and he went on to write many more children's books: "Magnus Powermouse" (1982), "Martin's Mice" (1988), "Dragon Boy" (1993), and a great deal more.
In 1999, he was awarded an Honorary Master of Education degree by the University of the West of England. In 2010, he was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the New Year Honours.
King-Smith married his wife Myrle in 1943 and they had three children together. Myrle passed away in 2000, and he later married Zona Bedding, a family friend.
Born: March 27, 1922
Birthplace: Bitton, Gloucestershire, England
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries
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