Hal Foster
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Summary
Hal Foster was born on August 16, 1892[1], in Halifax[2]. He died on July 25, 1982[3], in Winter Park[4]. He worked as a comics artist[5], writer[6], illustrator[7], draftsperson[8], and artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,043 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Halifax[11]
- Date of birth: August 18, 1892[12]
- Place of burial: Topeka Cemetery[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Field of work: illustration[15], comics[16]
- Notable work: Prince Valiant[17], Tarzan[18]
- Award received: Inkpot Award[19], Reuben Award[20], Will Eisner Hall of Fame[21], Canadian Comic Book Hall of Fame[22], Adamson Awards[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Commons category: Hal Foster[25]
- Family name: Foster[26]
- Given name: Harold[27]
- Pseudonym: Foster, Hal[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Commons Creator page: Hal Foster[30]
Why It Matters
Hal Foster has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
He has been cited as an influence by Al Jaffee[33], a cartoonist[34], 1921–2023[35], of United States[36], awarded the Inkpot Award[37].
Works attributed to him include Prince Valiant[38], a comic strip[39], founded in 1937[40].
FAQs
Where was Hal Foster born?
Hal Foster was born in Halifax[2].
Where did Hal Foster die?
Hal Foster died in Winter Park[4].
What did Hal Foster do for work?
Hal Foster worked as a comics artist[5], writer[6], illustrator[7], draftsperson[8], and artist[9].
What awards did Hal Foster receive?
Honors received include Inkpot Award[19], Reuben Award[20], Will Eisner Hall of Fame[21], and Canadian Comic Book Hall of Fame[22].
Who did Hal Foster influence?
Hal Foster has been cited as an influence by Al Jaffee[33].