Sean Smith

Sean Smith is the UK's leading celebrity biographer and the author of the number one bestseller Cheryl, as well as Sunday Times bestselling books about Tom Jones, Robbie Williams, Tulisa and Kate Middleton.

His books about the most famous people of our times have been translated throughout the world. His subjects include Harry Styles, Adele, George Michael, Ed Sheeran, the Spice Girls, Kylie Minogue, Gary Barlow, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Alesha Dixon, Jennifer Aniston, Sophie: Duchess of Edinburgh and J. K. Rowling. The film Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story was based on his biography of the Harry Potter creator.

Described by the Independent as a 'fearless chronicler', he specialises in meticulous research, going 'on the road' to find the real person behind the star image.

His latest book J.K. Rowling: Her Path to Fame is a new edition of his acclaimed biography of the famous author.