Bill Watterson
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Summary
Bill Watterson was born on July 5, 1958[1], in Washington, D.C.[2]. He has worked as a cartoonist[3], comics artist[4], and comics writer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,881 views/month, #6,106 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[7]
- Educated at: Kenyon College[8], Chagrin Falls High School[9]
- Notable work: Calvin and Hobbes[10]
- Award received: Grand prix de la ville d'Angoulême[11], Adamson Awards[12], Max und Moritz award[13], Yellow Kid Award[14], Will Eisner Hall of Fame[15], Reuben Award[16], Special Award for Humor[17], Best foreign work published in Spain[18]
- Influenced by: Winsor McCay[19], George Herriman[20], Charles M. Schulz[21], Jim Borgman[22], Walt Kelly[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Commons category: Bill Watterson[25]
- Family name: Watterson[26]
- Given name: Bill[27]
- Described by source: Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Birth name: William Boyd Watterson II[30]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/San Diego State University[31]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Bill Watterson include 7784 Watterson[32], an asteroid[33].
Why It Matters
Bill Watterson has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
Works attributed to him include Calvin and Hobbes[36], a comic strip series[37], founded in 1985[38]. Entities named for him include 7784 Watterson[32], an asteroid[33].
FAQs
Where was Bill Watterson born?
Bill Watterson was born in Washington, D.C.[2].
What did Bill Watterson do for work?
Bill Watterson worked as a cartoonist[3], comics artist[4], and comics writer[5].
Where did Bill Watterson go to school?
Bill Watterson was educated at Kenyon College[8] and Chagrin Falls High School[9].
What awards did Bill Watterson receive?
Honors received include Grand prix de la ville d'Angoulême[11], Adamson Awards[12], Max und Moritz award[13], and Yellow Kid Award[14].