Daniel Clowes
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Summary
Daniel Clowes was born on April 14, 1961[1], in Chicago[2]. He has worked as a cartoonist[3], screenwriter[4], writer[5], novelist[6], and comics artist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,551 views/month, #7,039 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Educated at: Pratt Institute[10], University of Chicago Laboratory Schools[11]
- Award received: Inkpot Award[12], Eisner Award for Best Writer/Artist[13], Harvey Award for Best Writer[14], Harvey Award for Best Cartoonist (Writer/Artist)[15], Harvey Award for Best Letterer[16], Best foreign work published in Spain[17], Will Eisner Hall of Fame[18], Adamson Awards[19], Eisner Award for Best Short Story[20], Eisner Award for Best Single Issue/One-Shot[21], Eisner Award for Best Graphic Album — New[22], Harvey Award for Best New Series[23]
- Member of: Writers Guild of America West[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Daniel Clowes[26]
- Family name: Clowes[27]
- Given name: Daniel[28]
- Official website: http://www.danielclowes.com/[29]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1985[32]
- End of work period: January 1, 2011[33]
Why It Matters
Daniel Clowes has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
Works attributed to him include Ghost World[36], a comic book album[37].
FAQs
Where was Daniel Clowes born?
Daniel Clowes was born in Chicago[2].
What did Daniel Clowes do for work?
Daniel Clowes worked as a cartoonist[3], screenwriter[4], writer[5], novelist[6], and comics artist[7].
Where did Daniel Clowes go to school?
Daniel Clowes was educated at Pratt Institute[10] and University of Chicago Laboratory Schools[11].
What awards did Daniel Clowes receive?
Honors received include Inkpot Award[12], Eisner Award for Best Writer/Artist[13], and Harvey Award for Best Writer[14].