Alan Moore
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Alan Moore
Summary
Alan Moore is a human[1]. He was born in Northampton[2]. He was born on November 18, 1953[3]. He worked as a comics writer[4], novelist[5], science fiction writer[6], opinion journalist[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.47% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,419 views/month, #4,713 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Alan Moore was born in Northampton[2].
- Alan Moore was born on November 18, 1953[3].
- Among Alan Moore's spouses was Melinda Gebbie[10].
- A child of Alan Moore was Leah Moore[11].
- Alan Moore held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
- English was Alan Moore's native language[13].
- Alan Moore worked as a comics writer[4].
- Alan Moore's professions included novelist[5].
- Alan Moore's professions included science fiction writer[6].
- Alan Moore worked as an opinion journalist[7].
- Alan Moore worked as a writer[8].
- Alan Moore's professions included comics artist[14].
- Alan Moore's field of work was comics[15].
- Alan Moore's field of work was illustration[16].
- Alan Moore's field of work was graphic design[17].
- Alan Moore's education included a stint at Northampton School for Boys[18].
- Alan Moore received the Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[19].
- Alan Moore received the Inkpot Award[20].
- Alan Moore received the Sproing Award[21].
- Alan Moore received the Eisner Award for Best Writer[22].
- Alan Moore received the Eisner Award for Best Writer[23].
- Alan Moore received the Eisner Award for Best Writer[24].
- Alan Moore was influenced by William S. Burroughs[25].
- Alan Moore is recorded as male[26].
- Alan Moore's instance of is recorded as human[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Northampton[2], Alan Moore… he was born on November 18, 1953[3]. English was his native language[13].
Education
Alan Moore's education included a stint at Northampton School for Boys[18].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include comics writer[4], novelist[5], science fiction writer[6], opinion journalist[7], writer[8], and comics artist[14]. Fields of work include comics[15], a type of arts[28]; illustration[16], an activity[29]; and graphic design[17], a field of study[30].
Recognition
Awards received include Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[19], a science fiction award[31], in United States[32]; Inkpot Award[20], an award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1974[35]; Sproing Award[21], an award[36], in Norway[37], founded in 1987[38]; Eisner Award for Best Writer[22], an Eisner Award[39], founded in 1988[40]; Will Eisner Hall of Fame[41], a hall of fame[42], in United States[43], founded in 1988[44]; and Eisner Award for Best Writer/Artist[45].
Personal Life
Among Alan Moore's spouses was Melinda Gebbie[10]. A child of him was Leah Moore[11].
Why It Matters
Alan Moore ranks in the top 0.47% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,419 views/month, #4,713 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
He has been cited as an influence by Todd McFarlane[48], a cartoonist[49], b. 1961[50], of Canada[51], awarded the Inkpot Award[52]; Mariana Enriquez[53], a writer[54], b. 1973[55], of Argentina[56], awarded the City of Barcelona Award[57], specialised in literature[58]; and Brian Michael Bendis[59], a comics artist[60], b. 1967[61], of United States[62], awarded the Eisner Award for Best New Series[63].
Works attributed to him include Watchmen[64], a limited series[65]; V for Vendetta[66], a limited series[67]; Batman: The Killing Joke[68], a graphic novel[69]; The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen[70], a comic book series[71]; Hellblazer[72], a comic book series[73]; and From Hell[74].
FAQs
Where was Alan Moore born?
Alan Moore's place of birth was Northampton[2].
Who was Alan Moore married to?
Alan Moore's spouses include Melinda Gebbie[10].
What did Alan Moore do for work?
Alan Moore worked as comics writer[4], novelist[5], science fiction writer[6], opinion journalist[7], and writer[8].
Where did Alan Moore go to school?
Alan Moore was educated at Northampton School for Boys[18].
What awards did Alan Moore receive?
Honors received include Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[19], Inkpot Award[20], Sproing Award[21], and Eisner Award for Best Writer[22].
Who did Alan Moore influence?
Alan Moore has been cited as an influence by Todd McFarlane[48], Mariana Enriquez[53], and Brian Michael Bendis[59].