Al Jaffee
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Summary
Al Jaffee was born on March 13, 1921[1], in Savannah[2]. He died on April 10, 2023[3], in Manhattan[4]. He worked as a cartoonist[5], comics artist[6], and comics writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (866 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Ethnic group: Jewish people[10]
- Educated at: High School of Music & Art[11]
- Notable work: Mad Fold-in[12]
- Award received: Inkpot Award[13], Reuben Award[14], Will Eisner Hall of Fame[15], Harvey Award for Best Cartoonist (Writer/Artist)[16], Special Award for Humor[17]
- Influenced by: Milton Caniff[18], Rube Goldberg[19], Otto Soglow[20], Noel Sickles[21], Alex Raymond[22], Hal Foster[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Commons category: Al Jaffee[25]
- Family name: Jaffee[26]
- Given name: Al[27], Abraham[28], Allan[29]
- Described at URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/arts/al-jaffee-dead.html[30]
- Start of work period: 1942[31]
- End of work period: 2020[32]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/San Diego State University[33]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[34]
Why It Matters
Al Jaffee has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Al Jaffee born?
Al Jaffee was born in Savannah[2].
Where did Al Jaffee die?
Al Jaffee died in Manhattan[4].
What did Al Jaffee do for work?
Al Jaffee worked as a cartoonist[5], comics artist[6], and comics writer[7].
Where did Al Jaffee go to school?
Al Jaffee was educated at High School of Music & Art[11].
What awards did Al Jaffee receive?
Honors received include Inkpot Award[13], Reuben Award[14], Will Eisner Hall of Fame[15], and Harvey Award for Best Cartoonist (Writer/Artist)[16].