Bernie Wrightson

American illustrator (1948–2017)
Person human Q826596
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Bernie Wrightson

Summary

Bernie Wrightson is a human[1]. He was born in Baltimore[2]. He was born on October 27, 1948[3]. He passed away in Austin[4]. He died on March 18, 2017[5]. He worked as a comics artist[6], screenwriter[7], film actor[8], illustrator[9], and draftsperson[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (408 views/month, #6,893 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Bernie Wrightson was born in Baltimore[2].
  • Bernie Wrightson died in Austin[4].
  • Bernie Wrightson was born on October 27, 1948[3].
  • Bernie Wrightson died on March 18, 2017[5].
  • Among Bernie Wrightson's spouses was Michele Wrightson[12].
  • Bernie Wrightson held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Bernie Wrightson worked as a comics artist[6].
  • Bernie Wrightson's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Bernie Wrightson's professions included film actor[8].
  • Bernie Wrightson worked as an illustrator[9].
  • Bernie Wrightson's professions included draftsperson[10].
  • Bernie Wrightson's field of work was illustration[14].
  • Bernie Wrightson's field of work was comics[15].
  • Bernie Wrightson received the Inkpot Award[16].
  • Bernie Wrightson received the Will Eisner Hall of Fame[17].
  • Bernie Wrightson received the Special Recognition Award[18].
  • Bernie Wrightson received the The Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame[19].
  • Bernie Wrightson is recorded as male[20].
  • Bernie Wrightson's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Bernie Wrightson's Commons category is recorded as Bernie Wrightson[22].
  • The cause of death was brain tumor[23].
  • Bernie Wrightson's family name is recorded as Wrightson[24].
  • Bernie Wrightson's given name is recorded as Bernie[25].
  • Bernie Wrightson's official website is recorded as http://www.berniewrightson.com/[26].
  • Bernie Wrightson's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Bernie Wrightson's place of birth was Baltimore[2]. He was born on October 27, 1948[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comics artist[6], screenwriter[7], film actor[8], illustrator[9], and draftsperson[10]. Fields of work include illustration[14], an activity[28] and comics[15], a type of arts[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Inkpot Award[16], an award[30], in United States[31], founded in 1974[32]; Will Eisner Hall of Fame[17], a hall of fame[33], in United States[34], founded in 1988[35]; Special Recognition Award[18], a comics award[36]; and The Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame[19], a comics award[37].

Personal Life

Bernie Wrightson was married to Michele Wrightson[12].

Death and Burial

Bernie Wrightson died on March 18, 2017[5]. He passed away in Austin[4]. The cause of death was brain tumor[23].

Why It Matters

Bernie Wrightson ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (408 views/month, #6,893 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

He has been cited as an influence by Sam Kieth[40], a comics artist[41], 1963–2026[42], of United States[43], awarded the Inkpot Award[44].

FAQs

Where was Bernie Wrightson born?

Born in Baltimore[2], Bernie Wrightson…

Where did Bernie Wrightson die?

Bernie Wrightson passed away in Austin[4].

Who was Bernie Wrightson married to?

Bernie Wrightson's spouses include Michele Wrightson[12].

What did Bernie Wrightson do for work?

Bernie Wrightson worked as comics artist[6], screenwriter[7], film actor[8], illustrator[9], and draftsperson[10].

What awards did Bernie Wrightson receive?

Honors received include Inkpot Award[16], Will Eisner Hall of Fame[17], Special Recognition Award[18], and The Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame[19].

Who did Bernie Wrightson influence?

Bernie Wrightson has been cited as an influence by Sam Kieth[40].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . berniewrightson.com. berniewrightson.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . inkwellawards.com. Retrieved . inkwellawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . inkwellawards.com. Retrieved . inkwellawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . berniewrightson.com. berniewrightson.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Q51343652. Retrieved . berniewrightson.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Q51343652. Retrieved . heavy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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