Jim Woodring

American cartoonist
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Jim Woodring

Summary

Jim Woodring is a human[1]. Born in Los Angeles[2], he… he was born on October 11, 1952[3]. He worked as a cartoonist[4], comics artist[5], illustrator[6], visual artist[7], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (161 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Los Angeles[2], Jim Woodring…
  • Jim Woodring was born on October 11, 1952[3].
  • Jim Woodring held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Jim Woodring worked as a cartoonist[4].
  • Jim Woodring's professions included comics artist[5].
  • Jim Woodring's professions included illustrator[6].
  • Jim Woodring's professions included visual artist[7].
  • Jim Woodring's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Jim Woodring's professions included writer[11].
  • Jim Woodring's field of work was comics[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Jim Woodring is Frank[13].
  • Jim Woodring received the Inkpot Award[14].
  • Jim Woodring received the Harvey Award for Best Colorist[15].
  • Jim Woodring received the Lynd Ward Graphic Novel Prize[16].
  • Jim Woodring is recorded as male[17].
  • Jim Woodring's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Jim Woodring's Commons category is recorded as Jim Woodring[19].
  • Jim Woodring's residence is recorded as Vashon[20].
  • Jim Woodring's family name is recorded as Woodring[21].
  • Jim Woodring's given name is recorded as Jim[22].
  • Jim Woodring's official website is recorded as http://www.jimwoodring.com[23].
  • Jim Woodring's described by source is recorded as Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[24].
  • Jim Woodring's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Jim Woodring's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Los Angeles[2], Jim Woodring… he was born on October 11, 1952[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cartoonist[4], comics artist[5], illustrator[6], visual artist[7], screenwriter[8], and writer[11]. Jim Woodring's field of work was comics[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jim Woodring is Frank[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Inkpot Award[14], an award[27], in United States[28], founded in 1974[29]; Harvey Award for Best Colorist[15]; and Lynd Ward Graphic Novel Prize[16], an award[30], founded in 2011[31].

Why It Matters

Jim Woodring ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (161 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Jim Woodring born?

Jim Woodring's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].

What did Jim Woodring do for work?

Jim Woodring worked as cartoonist[4], comics artist[5], illustrator[6], visual artist[7], and screenwriter[8].

What awards did Jim Woodring receive?

Honors received include Inkpot Award[14], Harvey Award for Best Colorist[15], and Lynd Ward Graphic Novel Prize[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . harveyawards.com. Retrieved . harveyawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . pabook.libraries.psu.edu. Retrieved . pabook.libraries.psu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [13] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . cartoons.osu.edu. cartoons.osu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . 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. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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