Charles Addams

American cartoonist (1912–1988)
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Charles Addams was born January 7, 1912, in Westfield.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] He held United States citizenship.[15] His father was Charles Huy Addams, and his mother was Grace Spear.[16][16]

He was educated at Westfield High School, the University of Pennsylvania, Colgate University, and the Grand Central School of Art. His field was cartoonist. His occupations included illustrator, painter, writer, draftsperson, screenwriter, and comics artist.

He received the Edgar Awards, was inducted into the Will Eisner Hall of Fame, received the Hugo Award for Best Related Work, and was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame.[17][18] He died September 29, 1988, at St. Clare's Hospital.[3][19][4][5][7][9][10][13].

Charles Addams

Summary

Charles Addams is a human[1]. Born in Westfield[2], he… he was born on January 7, 1912[3]. He passed away in St. Clare's Hospital[4]. He died on September 29, 1988[5]. He worked as an illustrator[6], painter[7], writer[8], draftsperson[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,005 views/month, #6,617 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Charles Addams was born in Westfield[2].
  • Charles Addams passed away in St. Clare's Hospital[4].
  • Charles Addams was born on January 7, 1912[3].
  • Charles Addams died on September 29, 1988[5].
  • Charles Addams's father was Charles Huy Addams[12].
  • Charles Addams's mother was Grace Spear[13].
  • Among Charles Addams's spouses was Barbara Jean Day[14].
  • Charles Addams held citizenship in United States[15].
  • American English was Charles Addams's native language[16].
  • Charles Addams worked as an illustrator[6].
  • Charles Addams worked as a painter[7].
  • Charles Addams worked as a writer[8].
  • Charles Addams's professions included draftsperson[9].
  • Charles Addams's professions included screenwriter[10].
  • Charles Addams's professions included comics artist[17].
  • Charles Addams's field of work was cartoonist[18].
  • Charles Addams's education included a stint at University of Pennsylvania[19].
  • Charles Addams's education included a stint at Colgate University[20].
  • Charles Addams's education included a stint at Grand Central School of Art[21].
  • Charles Addams's education included a stint at Westfield High School[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Charles Addams is The Addams Family[23].
  • Charles Addams received the Edgar Awards[24].
  • Charles Addams received the Will Eisner Hall of Fame[25].
  • Charles Addams received the Hugo Award for Best Related Work[26].
  • Charles Addams received the New Jersey Hall of Fame[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Westfield[2], Charles Addams… he was born on January 7, 1912[3]. His father was Charles Huy Addams[12]. His mother was Grace Spear[13]. American English was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at University of Pennsylvania[19], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1740[30], headquartered in Philadelphia[31]; Colgate University[20], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1819[34], headquartered in Hamilton[35]; Grand Central School of Art[21], an art academy[36], in United States[37], founded in 1923[38]; and Westfield High School[22], a high school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1951[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include illustrator[6], painter[7], writer[8], draftsperson[9], screenwriter[10], and comics artist[17]. Charles Addams's field of work was cartoonist[18].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Charles Addams is The Addams Family[23]. Things named for him include The Addams Family[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Edgar Awards[24], a class of award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1946[45]; Will Eisner Hall of Fame[25], a hall of fame[46], in United States[47], founded in 1988[48]; Hugo Award for Best Related Work[26], a science fiction award[49], founded in 1980[50]; and New Jersey Hall of Fame[27], an award[51], in United States[52], founded in 2008[53].

Personal Life

Among Charles Addams's spouses was Barbara Jean Day[14].

Death and Burial

Charles Addams died on September 29, 1988[5]. He passed away in St. Clare's Hospital[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[54].

Why It Matters

Charles Addams ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,005 views/month, #6,617 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

He has been cited as an influence by Gahan Wilson[57], a cartoonist[58], 1930–2019[59], of United States[60], awarded the Inkpot Award[61], specialised in cartoonist[62].

Entities named for him include The Addams Family[42].

FAQs

Where was Charles Addams born?

Born in Westfield[2], Charles Addams…

Where did Charles Addams die?

Charles Addams passed away in St. Clare's Hospital[4].

Who were Charles Addams's parents?

Charles Addams's father was Charles Huy Addams[12]. Charles Addams's mother was Grace Spear[13].

Who was Charles Addams married to?

Charles Addams's spouses include Barbara Jean Day[14].

What did Charles Addams do for work?

Charles Addams worked as illustrator[6], painter[7], writer[8], draftsperson[9], and screenwriter[10].

Where did Charles Addams go to school?

Charles Addams was educated at University of Pennsylvania[19], Colgate University[20], Grand Central School of Art[21], and Westfield High School[22].

What awards did Charles Addams receive?

Honors received include Edgar Awards[24], Will Eisner Hall of Fame[25], Hugo Award for Best Related Work[26], and New Jersey Hall of Fame[27].

Who did Charles Addams influence?

Charles Addams has been cited as an influence by Gahan Wilson[57].

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