Gahan Wilson
American cartoonist (1930-2019)
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Summary
Gahan Wilson was born on February 18, 1930[1], in Evanston[2]. He died on November 21, 2019[3], in Scottsdale[4]. He worked as a cartoonist[5], comics artist[6], writer[7], and illustrator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (797 views/month, #7,203 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: February 8, 1930[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Field of work: cartoonist[12]
- Educated at: School of the Art Institute of Chicago[13]
- Award received: Inkpot Award[14], Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement[15]
- Influenced by: Francisco Goya[16], Charles Addams[17], Chester Gould[18], Hieronymus Bosch[19], Toonerville Folks[20], W. C. Fields[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: Gahan Wilson[23]
- Cause of death: disease[24]
- Family name: Wilson[25]
- Given name: Gahan[26], Allen[27]
- Official website: http://www.gahanwilson.net[28]
- Manner of death: natural causes[29]
- Described by source: Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[30]
- Nominated for: British Fantasy Award for Best Anthology[31], World Fantasy Award for Best Collection[32], Bram Stoker Award for Best Fiction Collection[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
- Birth name: Gahan Allen Wilson[35]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/San Diego State University[36], Q141613788[37]
Why It Matters
Gahan Wilson is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Gahan Wilson born?
Gahan Wilson's place of birth was Evanston[2].
Where did Gahan Wilson die?
Gahan Wilson passed away in Scottsdale[4].
What did Gahan Wilson do for work?
Gahan Wilson worked as a cartoonist[5], comics artist[6], writer[7], and illustrator[8].
Where did Gahan Wilson go to school?
Gahan Wilson was educated at School of the Art Institute of Chicago[13].
What awards did Gahan Wilson receive?
Honors received include Inkpot Award[14] and Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement[15].