Glen Keane

American writer and artist (born 1954)
Person human Q1382544
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Glen Keane

Summary

Glen Keane is a human[1]. He was born in Philadelphia[2]. He was born on +1954-04-13T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a cartoonist[4], writer[5], children's writer[6], character animator[7], and character designer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (416 views/month, #6,940 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Glen Keane's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
  • Glen Keane was born on +1954-04-13T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Glen Keane's father was Bil Keane[10].
  • Glen Keane's mother was Thelma Keane[11].
  • A child of Glen Keane was Claire Keane[12].
  • A child of Glen Keane was Max Keane[13].
  • Glen Keane held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Glen Keane's professions included cartoonist[4].
  • Glen Keane worked as a writer[5].
  • Glen Keane's professions included children's writer[6].
  • Glen Keane's professions included character animator[7].
  • Glen Keane worked as a character designer[8].
  • Glen Keane's professions included concept artist[15].
  • Glen Keane was employed by Q1047410[16].
  • Glen Keane's education included a stint at Brophy College Preparatory[17].
  • A notable student of Glen Keane was Tony Fucile[18].
  • A notable student of Glen Keane was Anthony DeRosa[19].
  • Glen Keane received the Disney Legends[20].
  • Glen Keane received the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film[21].
  • Glen Keane received the Reuben Award[22].
  • Glen Keane was influenced by Eric Larson[23].
  • Glen Keane was influenced by Jean-Richard Geurts[24].
  • Glen Keane was influenced by Augustus John[25].
  • Glen Keane was influenced by Ollie Johnston[26].
  • Glen Keane's image is recorded as GlenKeane.JPG[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Glen Keane's place of birth was Philadelphia[2]. He was born on +1954-04-13T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Bil Keane[10]. His mother was Thelma Keane[11].

Education

Glen Keane's education included a stint at Brophy College Preparatory[17]. He studied under Ollie Johnston[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cartoonist[4], writer[5], children's writer[6], character animator[7], character designer[8], and concept artist[15]. Glen Keane was employed by Q1047410[16]. Notable students include Tony Fucile[18], a designer[29], b. 1964[30], of United States[31] and Anthony DeRosa[19], a character animator[32], b. 1959[33], of United States[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Disney Legends[20], an award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1987[37]; Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film[21], an Academy Awards[38], in United States[39], founded in 1932[40]; and Reuben Award[22], an award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1946[43].

Personal Life

Children include Claire Keane[12], an illustrator[44], b. 1979[45], of United States[46] and Max Keane[13], an animator[47], b. 1988[48], of United States[49].

Why It Matters

Glen Keane ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (416 views/month, #6,940 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50]

FAQs

Where was Glen Keane born?

Glen Keane's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].

Who were Glen Keane's parents?

Glen Keane's father was Bil Keane[10]. Glen Keane's mother was Thelma Keane[11].

What did Glen Keane do for work?

Glen Keane worked as cartoonist[4], writer[5], children's writer[6], character animator[7], and character designer[8].

Where did Glen Keane go to school?

Glen Keane was educated at Brophy College Preparatory[17].

What awards did Glen Keane receive?

Honors received include Disney Legends[20], Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film[21], and Reuben Award[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [27] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . 50mostinfluentialdisneyanimators.wordpress.com. Retrieved . 50mostinfluentialdisneyanimators.wordpress.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  8. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . 50mostinfluentialdisneyanimators.wordpress.com. Retrieved . 50mostinfluentialdisneyanimators.wordpress.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . d23.com. d23.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . Academy Awards Database. Retrieved . oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . nationalcartoonists.com. Retrieved . nationalcartoonists.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . didierghez.com. Retrieved . didierghez.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . didierghez.com. Retrieved . didierghez.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . didierghez.com. Retrieved . didierghez.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . didierghez.com. Retrieved . didierghez.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life (1981 Abbeville Press ed.). Retrieved . didierghez.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [34] . 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. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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