Al Hirschfeld
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Summary
Al Hirschfeld is a human[1]. His place of birth was St. Louis[2]. He was born on June 21, 1903[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on January 20, 2003[5]. He worked as a caricaturist[6], artist[7], postage stamp designer[8], painter[9], and draftsperson[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (191 views/month, #6,928 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Al Hirschfeld was born in St. Louis[2].
- Al Hirschfeld died in New York City[4].
- Al Hirschfeld passed away in Manhattan[12].
- Al Hirschfeld was born on June 21, 1903[3].
- Al Hirschfeld died on January 20, 2003[5].
- Al Hirschfeld is buried at Kensico Cemetery[13].
- Al Hirschfeld was married to Dolly Haas[14].
- Among Al Hirschfeld's spouses was Louise Kerz Hirschfeld[15].
- Al Hirschfeld held citizenship in United States[16].
- Al Hirschfeld's professions included caricaturist[6].
- Al Hirschfeld's professions included artist[7].
- Al Hirschfeld's professions included postage stamp designer[8].
- Al Hirschfeld worked as a painter[9].
- Al Hirschfeld worked as a draftsperson[10].
- Al Hirschfeld's professions included graphic artist[17].
- Al Hirschfeld was educated at Art Students League of New York[18].
- Al Hirschfeld received the National Medal of Arts[19].
- Al Hirschfeld received the Library of Congress Living Legend[20].
- Al Hirschfeld was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[21].
- Al Hirschfeld is recorded as male[22].
- Al Hirschfeld's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Al Hirschfeld's genre is caricature[24].
- Al Hirschfeld's Commons category is recorded as Al Hirschfeld[25].
- Al Hirschfeld's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library for the Performing Arts[26].
- Al Hirschfeld's family name is recorded as Hirschfeld[27].
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Origins and Family
Al Hirschfeld was born in St. Louis[2]. He was born on June 21, 1903[3].
Education
Al Hirschfeld was educated at Art Students League of New York[18].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include caricaturist[6], artist[7], postage stamp designer[8], painter[9], draftsperson[10], and graphic artist[17].
Recognition
Awards received include National Medal of Arts[19], a medallion[28], in United States[29], founded in 1984[30] and Library of Congress Living Legend[20], an award[31], in United States[32], founded in 2000[33].
Personal Life
Spouses include Dolly Haas[14], a television actor[34], 1910–1994[35], of United States[36], awarded the German Film Award[37] and Louise Kerz Hirschfeld[15], a theatre historian[38], b. 1936[39], of United States[40], specialised in theatre art[41].
Death and Burial
Al Hirschfeld died on January 20, 2003[5]. Recorded place of death include New York City[4], a global city[42], in United States[43], founded in 1624[44] and Manhattan[12], a borough of New York City[45], in United States[46], founded in 1624[47]. He is buried at Kensico Cemetery[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Al Hirschfeld include Al Hirschfeld Theatre[48], a theatre building[49], in United States[50], founded in 1924[51].
Why It Matters
Al Hirschfeld ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (191 views/month, #6,928 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
He has been cited as an influence by Eric Goldberg[54], a film director[55], b. 1955[56], of United States[57], specialised in animated film[58].
Entities named for him include Al Hirschfeld Theatre[48], a theatre building[49], in United States[50], founded in 1924[51].
FAQs
Where was Al Hirschfeld born?
Al Hirschfeld was born in St. Louis[2].
Where did Al Hirschfeld die?
Al Hirschfeld died in New York City[4].
Who was Al Hirschfeld married to?
Al Hirschfeld's spouses include Dolly Haas[14] and Louise Kerz Hirschfeld[15].
What did Al Hirschfeld do for work?
Al Hirschfeld worked as caricaturist[6], artist[7], postage stamp designer[8], painter[9], and draftsperson[10].
Where did Al Hirschfeld go to school?
Al Hirschfeld was educated at Art Students League of New York[18].
What awards did Al Hirschfeld receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Arts[19] and Library of Congress Living Legend[20].
Who did Al Hirschfeld influence?
Al Hirschfeld has been cited as an influence by Eric Goldberg[54].