Alex Ross
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Summary
Alex Ross is a human[1]. His place of birth was Portland[2]. He was born on January 22, 1970[3]. He worked as a comics artist[4], illustrator[5], painter[6], and comics writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,433 views/month, #6,878 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Alex Ross's place of birth was Portland[2].
- Alex Ross was born on January 22, 1970[3].
- Alex Ross's father was Clark Ross[9].
- Alex Ross held citizenship in United States[10].
- Alex Ross's professions included comics artist[4].
- Alex Ross's professions included illustrator[5].
- Alex Ross worked as a painter[6].
- Alex Ross worked as a comics writer[7].
- Alex Ross was educated at American Academy of Art College[11].
- A notable work attributed to Alex Ross is Kingdom Come[12].
- A notable work attributed to Alex Ross is Earth-818793[13].
- A notable work attributed to Alex Ross is Project Superpowers[14].
- A notable work attributed to Alex Ross is Astro City[15].
- A notable work attributed to Alex Ross is Marvels[16].
- A notable work attributed to Alex Ross is Justice (comics)[17].
- Alex Ross received the Eisner Award[18].
- Alex Ross received the Eisner Award for Best Painter/Multimedia Artist[19].
- Alex Ross received the Eisner Award for Best Cover Artist[20].
- Alex Ross received the Eisner Award for Best Cover Artist[21].
- Alex Ross received the Eisner Award for Best Cover Artist[22].
- Alex Ross received the Eisner Award for Best Cover Artist[23].
- Alex Ross was influenced by Norman Rockwell[24].
- Alex Ross is recorded as male[25].
- Alex Ross's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Alex Ross's Commons category is recorded as Alex Ross (comic book artist)[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1970-01-22[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: d88db6e3-edd2-421e-80f8-72f0653a86c4[31]
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Origins and Family
Alex Ross's place of birth was Portland[2]. He was born on January 22, 1970[3]. His father was Clark Ross[9].
Education
Alex Ross's education included a stint at American Academy of Art College[11].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include comics artist[4], illustrator[5], painter[6], and comics writer[7].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Kingdom Come[12], a comic book series[32]; Earth-818793[13]; Project Superpowers[14], a limited series[33]; Astro City[15], a comic book series[34]; Marvels[16], a limited series[35]; and Justice (comics)[17].
Recognition
Awards received include Eisner Award[18], a group of awards[36], in United States[37], founded in 1988[38]; Eisner Award for Best Painter/Multimedia Artist[19], a comics award[39], founded in 1993[40]; Eisner Award for Best Cover Artist[20], a comics award[41], founded in 1992[42]; Eisner Award for Best Painter/Digital Artist[43], a class of award[44]; Harvey Award for Best Artist[45]; and Harvey Award for Best Cover Artist[46].
Why It Matters
Alex Ross ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,433 views/month, #6,878 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Works attributed to him include Kingdom Come[49], a comic book series[50].
FAQs
Where was Alex Ross born?
Born in Portland[2].
Who were Alex Ross's parents?
Alex Ross's father was Clark Ross[9].
What did Alex Ross do for work?
Alex Ross worked as comics artist[4], illustrator[5], painter[6], and comics writer[7].
Where did Alex Ross go to school?
Alex Ross was educated at American Academy of Art College[11].
What awards did Alex Ross receive?
Honors received include Eisner Award[18], Eisner Award for Best Painter/Multimedia Artist[19], Eisner Award for Best Cover Artist[20], and Eisner Award for Best Cover Artist[21].