Bud Fisher

American cartoonist (1885–1954)
Person human Q1000471
Bud Fisher
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Bud Fisher

Summary

Bud Fisher is a human[1]. His place of birth was Chicago[2]. He was born on April 3, 1885[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on September 7, 1954[5]. He worked as a film director[6], film producer[7], cartoonist[8], screenwriter[9], and comics artist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Bud Fisher's place of birth was Chicago[2].
  • Bud Fisher died in New York City[4].
  • Bud Fisher was born on April 3, 1885[3].
  • Bud Fisher was born on April 3, 1884[12].
  • Bud Fisher died on September 7, 1954[5].
  • Bud Fisher is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery[13].
  • Bud Fisher held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Bud Fisher worked as a film director[6].
  • Bud Fisher worked as a film producer[7].
  • Bud Fisher's professions included cartoonist[8].
  • Bud Fisher worked as a screenwriter[9].
  • Bud Fisher's professions included comics artist[10].
  • Bud Fisher's education included a stint at University of Chicago[15].
  • Bud Fisher received the Silver T-Square Award[16].
  • Bud Fisher is recorded as male[17].
  • Bud Fisher's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Bud Fisher's Commons category is recorded as Bud Fisher[19].
  • Bud Fisher's family name is recorded as Fisher[20].
  • Bud Fisher's given name is recorded as Harry[21].
  • Bud Fisher's given name is recorded as Conway[22].
  • Bud Fisher's described by source is recorded as Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[23].
  • Bud Fisher's Commons Creator page is recorded as Bud Fisher[24].
  • Bud Fisher's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Bud Fisher'}[25].
  • Bud Fisher's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Chicago[2], Bud Fisher… Recorded date of birth include April 3, 1885[3] and April 3, 1884[12].

Education

Bud Fisher was educated at University of Chicago[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], film producer[7], cartoonist[8], screenwriter[9], and comics artist[10].

Recognition

Bud Fisher received the Silver T-Square Award[16].

Death and Burial

Bud Fisher died on September 7, 1954[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Bud Fisher ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

Works attributed to him include Mutt and Jeff[29], a comic strip[30].

FAQs

Where was Bud Fisher born?

Bud Fisher was born in Chicago[2].

Where did Bud Fisher die?

Bud Fisher passed away in New York City[4].

What did Bud Fisher do for work?

Bud Fisher worked as film director[6], film producer[7], cartoonist[8], screenwriter[9], and comics artist[10].

Where did Bud Fisher go to school?

Bud Fisher was educated at University of Chicago[15].

What awards did Bud Fisher receive?

Honors received include Silver T-Square Award[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . britannica.com. britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . d.lib.msu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . cartoons.osu.edu. cartoons.osu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Union List of Artist Names. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . 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. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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