Darwyn Cooke

Canadian cartoonist (1962-2016)
Person human Q1166960
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Darwyn Cooke

Summary

Darwyn Cooke is a human[1]. His place of birth was Toronto[2]. He was born on January 1, 1962[3]. He passed away in Safety Harbor[4]. He died on May 14, 2016[5]. He worked as a comics artist[6], blogger[7], animator[8], cartoonist[9], and penciller[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (941 views/month, #7,041 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Toronto[2], Darwyn Cooke…
  • Darwyn Cooke died in Safety Harbor[4].
  • Darwyn Cooke was born on January 1, 1962[3].
  • Darwyn Cooke was born on November 16, 1962[12].
  • Darwyn Cooke died on May 14, 2016[5].
  • Darwyn Cooke held citizenship in Canada[13].
  • Darwyn Cooke's professions included comics artist[6].
  • Darwyn Cooke's professions included blogger[7].
  • Darwyn Cooke worked as an animator[8].
  • Darwyn Cooke's professions included cartoonist[9].
  • Darwyn Cooke worked as a penciller[10].
  • Darwyn Cooke worked as an inker[14].
  • Darwyn Cooke's education included a stint at George Brown Polytechnic[15].
  • Darwyn Cooke's education included a stint at The Woodlands School[16].
  • Darwyn Cooke received the Eisner Award for Best Cover Artist[17].
  • Darwyn Cooke received the Eisner Award for Best Lettering[18].
  • Darwyn Cooke received the Eisner Award for Best Writer/Artist[19].
  • Darwyn Cooke received the Harvey Award for Best Artist[20].
  • Darwyn Cooke received the Harvey Award for Best Artist[21].
  • Darwyn Cooke received the Harvey Award for Best Cartoonist (Writer/Artist)[22].
  • Darwyn Cooke is recorded as male[23].
  • Darwyn Cooke's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Darwyn Cooke's Commons category is recorded as Darwyn Cooke[25].
  • The cause of death was cancer[26].
  • Darwyn Cooke's family name is recorded as Cooke[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Toronto[2], Darwyn Cooke… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1962[3] and November 16, 1962[12].

Education

Educated at George Brown Polytechnic[15], a college[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1967[30] and The Woodlands School[16], a high school[31], in Canada[32], founded in 1969[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comics artist[6], blogger[7], animator[8], cartoonist[9], penciller[10], and inker[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Eisner Award for Best Cover Artist[17], a comics award[34], founded in 1992[35]; Eisner Award for Best Lettering[18], a class of award[36]; Eisner Award for Best Writer/Artist[19], a comics award[37], founded in 1988[38]; Harvey Award for Best Artist[20]; Harvey Award for Best Cartoonist (Writer/Artist)[22]; and Shuster Award for Outstanding Cartoonist[39].

Death and Burial

Darwyn Cooke died on May 14, 2016[5]. He died in Safety Harbor[4]. The cause of death was cancer[26].

Why It Matters

Darwyn Cooke ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (941 views/month, #7,041 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Darwyn Cooke born?

Darwyn Cooke's place of birth was Toronto[2].

Where did Darwyn Cooke die?

Darwyn Cooke died in Safety Harbor[4].

What did Darwyn Cooke do for work?

Darwyn Cooke worked as comics artist[6], blogger[7], animator[8], cartoonist[9], and penciller[10].

Where did Darwyn Cooke go to school?

Darwyn Cooke was educated at George Brown Polytechnic[15] and The Woodlands School[16].

What awards did Darwyn Cooke receive?

Honors received include Eisner Award for Best Cover Artist[17], Eisner Award for Best Lettering[18], Eisner Award for Best Writer/Artist[19], and Harvey Award for Best Artist[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . harveyawards.com. Retrieved . harveyawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . harveyawards.com. Retrieved . harveyawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . harveyawards.com. Retrieved . harveyawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [39] . joeshusterawards.com. Retrieved . joeshusterawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . comicsplace.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [27] . wikidata.org.

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. [38] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation comics artist, blogger, animator +5
    Cantic id 981058609007306706
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/31702|batch #31702]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (3)"
  2. 26d ago · Gerwoman · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received
    Place of birth Toronto
    Family name Cooke
    Sex or gender male
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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