Gerald Scarfe

English cartoonist, illustrator, animator (born 1936)
Person human Q463132
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Gerald Scarfe

Summary

Gerald Scarfe is a human[1]. His place of birth was St John's Wood[2]. He was born on June 1, 1936[3]. He worked as a caricaturist[4], illustrator[5], designer[6], animator[7], and postage stamp designer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,647 views/month, #6,791 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gerald Scarfe's place of birth was St John's Wood[2].
  • Gerald Scarfe was born on June 1, 1936[3].
  • Gerald Scarfe was married to Jane Asher[10].
  • A child of Gerald Scarfe was Katie Geraldine Scarfe[11].
  • A child of Gerald Scarfe was Alexander David Scarfe[12].
  • A child of Gerald Scarfe was Rory Christopher Scarfe[13].
  • Gerald Scarfe held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Gerald Scarfe worked as a caricaturist[4].
  • Gerald Scarfe's professions included illustrator[5].
  • Gerald Scarfe worked as a designer[6].
  • Gerald Scarfe's professions included animator[7].
  • Gerald Scarfe's professions included postage stamp designer[8].
  • Gerald Scarfe worked as a painter[15].
  • Gerald Scarfe's education included a stint at Saint Martin's School of Art[16].
  • Gerald Scarfe received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Gerald Scarfe received the Royal Designer for Industry[18].
  • Gerald Scarfe is recorded as male[19].
  • Gerald Scarfe's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Gerald Scarfe's Commons category is recorded as Gerald Scarfe[21].
  • Gerald Scarfe's family name is recorded as Scarfe[22].
  • Gerald Scarfe's given name is recorded as Gerald[23].
  • Gerald Scarfe's official website is recorded as http://www.geraldscarfe.com/[24].
  • Gerald Scarfe's work location is recorded as United Kingdom[25].
  • Gerald Scarfe's floruit is recorded as January 1, 1981[26].
  • Gerald Scarfe's described by source is recorded as Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gerald Scarfe was born in St John's Wood[2]. He was born on June 1, 1936[3].

Education

Gerald Scarfe was educated at Saint Martin's School of Art[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include caricaturist[4], illustrator[5], designer[6], animator[7], postage stamp designer[8], and painter[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Royal Designer for Industry[18], an award[30].

Personal Life

Gerald Scarfe was married to Jane Asher[10]. Children include Katie Geraldine Scarfe[11]; Alexander David Scarfe[12], b. 1981[31], of United Kingdom[32]; and Rory Christopher Scarfe[13].

Why It Matters

Gerald Scarfe ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,647 views/month, #6,791 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Gerald Scarfe born?

Born in St John's Wood[2], Gerald Scarfe…

Who was Gerald Scarfe married to?

Gerald Scarfe's spouses include Jane Asher[10].

What did Gerald Scarfe do for work?

Gerald Scarfe worked as caricaturist[4], illustrator[5], designer[6], animator[7], and postage stamp designer[8].

Where did Gerald Scarfe go to school?

Gerald Scarfe was educated at Saint Martin's School of Art[16].

What awards did Gerald Scarfe receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17] and Royal Designer for Industry[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . workwithdata.com. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . thersa.org. Retrieved . thersa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . cartoons.osu.edu. cartoons.osu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . 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. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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