Dav Pilkey
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Summary
Dav Pilkey was born on March 4, 1966[1], in Cleveland[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], children's writer[5], illustrator[6], and cartoonist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,451 views/month, #6,243 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Occupation: picture book writer[10]
- Field of work: children's literature[11]
- Educated at: Kent State University[12]
- Notable work: Captain Underpants[13], Dog Man[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Dav Pilkey[16]
- Unmarried partner: Cynthia Rylant[17]
- Residence: Bainbridge Island[18]
- Family name: Pilkey[19]
- Given name: David[20], Murray[21]
- Pseudonym: Jano[22], Tymoffi dom[23]
- Official website: https://pilkey.com/[24]
- Medical condition: dyslexia[25], attention deficit hyperactivity disorder[26]
- Described by source: Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Chinese[28], English[29]
- Birth name: David Murray Pilkey Jr.[30]
Why It Matters
Dav Pilkey has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
Works attributed to him include Captain Underpants[33], a children's book series[34]; Dog Man[35], a book series[36]; and Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space[37], a literary work[38].
FAQs
Where was Dav Pilkey born?
Dav Pilkey was born in Cleveland[2].
What did Dav Pilkey do for work?
Dav Pilkey worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], children's writer[5], illustrator[6], and cartoonist[7].
Where did Dav Pilkey go to school?
Dav Pilkey was educated at Kent State University[12].