Frank Frazetta
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Summary
Frank Frazetta was born on February 9, 1928[1], in Brooklyn[2]. He died on May 10, 2010[3], in Fort Myers[4]. He worked as a painter[5], sculptor[6], illustrator[7], screenwriter[8], and comics artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,406 views/month, #6,207 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Occupation: cover artist[12]
- Field of work: comics[13]
- Educated at: Abraham Lincoln High School[14]
- Notable work: Conan the Destroyer[15]
- Award received: Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[16], Will Eisner Hall of Fame[17], Special Recognition Award[18], Chesley Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Genre: fantasy art[21]
- Commons category: Frank Frazetta[22]
- Cause of death: stroke[23]
- Family name: Frazetta[24]
- Given name: Frank[25]
- Official website: http://www.frazettaartgallery.com/ff/bio/index.html[26]
- Work location: United States[27]
- Manner of death: natural causes[28]
- Described by source: Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Birth name: Frank Frazzetta[31]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1944[32]
- End of work period: January 1, 2010[33]
Why It Matters
Frank Frazetta has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
He has been cited as an influence by Gerald Brom[36], an illustrator[37], b. 1965[38], of United States[39], awarded the Chesley Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement[40], specialised in fantastic art[41]; Sam Kieth[42], a comics artist[43], 1963–2026[44], of United States[45], awarded the Inkpot Award[46]; and William Stout[47], a painter[48], b. 1949[49], of United States[50], awarded the Inkpot Award[51], specialised in painting[52].
FAQs
Where was Frank Frazetta born?
Frank Frazetta's place of birth was Brooklyn[2].
Where did Frank Frazetta die?
Frank Frazetta died in Fort Myers[4].
What did Frank Frazetta do for work?
Frank Frazetta worked as a painter[5], sculptor[6], illustrator[7], screenwriter[8], and comics artist[9].
Where did Frank Frazetta go to school?
Frank Frazetta was educated at Abraham Lincoln High School[14].
What awards did Frank Frazetta receive?
Honors received include Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[16], Will Eisner Hall of Fame[17], Special Recognition Award[18], and Chesley Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement[19].
Who did Frank Frazetta influence?
Frank Frazetta has been cited as an influence by Gerald Brom[36], Sam Kieth[42], and William Stout[47].