Alex Ross

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], and painter^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,191 views/month, #6,878 of 1,000,298).^[7]

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^[8].
• Alex Ross held citizenship in United States^[9].
• Alex Ross's professions included comics artist^[4].
• Alex Ross's professions included illustrator^[5].
• Alex Ross worked as a painter^[6].
• Alex Ross was educated at American Academy of Art College^[10].
• A notable work attributed to Alex Ross is Kingdom Come^[11].
• A notable work attributed to Alex Ross is Earth-818793^[12].
• A notable work attributed to Alex Ross is Project Superpowers^[13].
• A notable work attributed to Alex Ross is Astro City^[14].
• A notable work attributed to Alex Ross is Marvels^[15].
• A notable work attributed to Alex Ross is Justice (comics)^[16].
• Alex Ross received the Eisner Award^[17].
• Alex Ross received the Eisner Award for Best Painter/Multimedia Artist^[18].
• Alex Ross received the Eisner Award for Best Cover 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 was influenced by Norman Rockwell^[23].
• Alex Ross is recorded as male^[24].
• Alex Ross's instance of is recorded as human^[25].
• Alex Ross's Commons category is recorded as Alex Ross (comic)^[26].
• Alex Ross's family name is recorded as Ross^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: US^[29]

• Began / founded: 1970-01-22^[30]

• 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^[8].

Education

Alex Ross's education included a stint at American Academy of Art College^[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comics artist^[4], illustrator^[5], and painter^[6].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Kingdom Come^[11], a comic book series^[32]; Earth-818793^[12]; Project Superpowers^[13], a limited series^[33]; Astro City^[14], a comic book series^[34]; Marvels^[15], a limited series^[35]; and Justice (comics)^[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Eisner Award^[17], a group of awards^[36], in United States^[37], founded in 1988^[38]; Eisner Award for Best Painter/Multimedia Artist^[18], a comics award^[39], founded in 1993^[40]; Eisner Award for Best Cover Artist^[19], 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 (1,191 views/month, #6,878 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[47] He is known by 10 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], Alex Ross…

Who were Alex Ross's parents?

Alex Ross's father was Clark Ross^[8].

What did Alex Ross do for work?

Alex Ross worked as comics artist^[4], illustrator^[5], and painter^[6].

Where did Alex Ross go to school?

Alex Ross was educated at American Academy of Art College^[10].

What awards did Alex Ross receive?

Honors received include Eisner Award^[17], Eisner Award for Best Painter/Multimedia Artist^[18], Eisner Award for Best Cover Artist^[19], and Eisner Award for Best Cover Artist^[20].