Dav Pilkey

American cartonist and author
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Dav Pilkey

Summary

Dav Pilkey is a human[1]. He was born in Cleveland[2]. He was born on March 4, 1966[3]. He worked as a writer[4], novelist[5], children's writer[6], illustrator[7], and cartoonist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,508 views/month, #6,243 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Dav Pilkey was born in Cleveland[2].
  • Dav Pilkey was born on March 4, 1966[3].
  • Dav Pilkey held citizenship in China[10].
  • Dav Pilkey worked as a writer[4].
  • Dav Pilkey's professions included novelist[5].
  • Dav Pilkey worked as a children's writer[6].
  • Dav Pilkey worked as an illustrator[7].
  • Dav Pilkey's professions included cartoonist[8].
  • Dav Pilkey's field of work was children's literature[11].
  • Dav Pilkey was educated at Kent State University[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Dav Pilkey is Captain Underpants[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Dav Pilkey is Dog Man[14].
  • Dav Pilkey is recorded as male[15].
  • Dav Pilkey's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Dav Pilkey's Commons category is recorded as Dav Pilkey[17].
  • Dav Pilkey's unmarried partner is recorded as Cynthia Rylant[18].
  • Dav Pilkey's residence is recorded as Bainbridge Island[19].
  • Dav Pilkey's family name is recorded as Pilkey[20].
  • Dav Pilkey's given name is recorded as David[21].
  • Dav Pilkey's given name is recorded as Murray[22].
  • Dav Pilkey's pseudonym is recorded as Jano[23].
  • Dav Pilkey's pseudonym is recorded as Tymoffi dom[24].
  • Dav Pilkey's official website is recorded as https://pilkey.com/[25].
  • Dav Pilkey's medical condition is recorded as dyslexia[26].
  • Dav Pilkey's medical condition is recorded as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Cleveland[2], Dav Pilkey… he was born on March 4, 1966[3].

Education

Dav Pilkey's education included a stint at Kent State University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], novelist[5], children's writer[6], illustrator[7], and cartoonist[8]. Dav Pilkey's field of work was children's literature[11].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Captain Underpants[13], a children's book series[28] and Dog Man[14], a book series[29].

Why It Matters

Dav Pilkey ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,508 views/month, #6,243 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Works attributed to him include Captain Underpants[32], a children's book series[33]; Dog Man[34], a book series[35]; and Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space[36], a literary work[37].

FAQs

Where was Dav Pilkey born?

Dav Pilkey's place of birth was Cleveland[2].

What did Dav Pilkey do for work?

Dav Pilkey worked as writer[4], novelist[5], children's writer[6], illustrator[7], and cartoonist[8].

Where did Dav Pilkey go to school?

Dav Pilkey was educated at Kent State University[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [13] . wikidata.org.
  22. [14] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . pilkey.com. pilkey.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . 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. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, novelist, children's writer +2
    Country of citizenship China
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