Jules Feiffer
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Summary
Jules Feiffer was born on January 26, 1929[1], in The Bronx[2]. He died on January 17, 2025[3], in Richfield Springs[4]. He worked as a writer[5], screenwriter[6], university teacher[7], children's writer[8], and comics artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,300 views/month, #7,081 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Child: Halley Feiffer[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Occupation: journalist[14], playwright[15], draftsperson[16], actor[17], caricaturist[18], cartoonist[19]
- Field of work: caricature[20], satire[21], creative and professional writing[22], comics[23], acting[24]
- Educated at: Pratt Institute[25], James Monroe High School[26]
- Notable work: The Phantom Tollbooth[27]
- Award received: George Polk Award[28], Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning[29], Inkpot Award[30], Will Eisner Hall of Fame[31], Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Award[32], James Aronson Award[33], Q131308508[34]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[35], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Commons category: Jules Feiffer[38]
- Family name: Feiffer[39]
- Given name: Jules[40]
- Described by source: Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1947[43]
- End of work period: January 1, 2011[44]
Why It Matters
Jules Feiffer has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Jules Feiffer born?
Jules Feiffer was born in The Bronx[2].
Where did Jules Feiffer die?
Jules Feiffer died in Richfield Springs[4].
What did Jules Feiffer do for work?
Jules Feiffer worked as a writer[5], screenwriter[6], university teacher[7], children's writer[8], and comics artist[9].
Where did Jules Feiffer go to school?
Jules Feiffer was educated at Pratt Institute[25] and James Monroe High School[26].
What awards did Jules Feiffer receive?
Honors received include George Polk Award[28], Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning[29], Inkpot Award[30], and Will Eisner Hall of Fame[31].