Neil Gaiman
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Neil Gaiman
Summary
Neil Gaiman is a human[1]. Born in Portchester[2], he… he worked as a beekeeper[3], comics writer[4], novelist[5], journalist[6], and blogger[7]. He ranks in the top 0.26% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42,496 views/month, #2,565 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Neil Gaiman was born in Portchester[2].
- Neil Gaiman's father was David Gaiman[9].
- Neil Gaiman was married to Amanda Palmer[10].
- Neil Gaiman held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
- Neil Gaiman worked as a beekeeper[3].
- Neil Gaiman worked as a comics writer[4].
- Neil Gaiman's professions included novelist[5].
- Neil Gaiman worked as a journalist[6].
- Neil Gaiman worked as a blogger[7].
- Neil Gaiman worked as a screenwriter[12].
- Neil Gaiman's field of work was journalism[13].
- Neil Gaiman's field of work was television screenwriting[14].
- Neil Gaiman's field of work was literary activity[15].
- Neil Gaiman's field of work was comics[16].
- Neil Gaiman's field of work was fantasy literature[17].
- Neil Gaiman's field of work was science fiction[18].
- Neil Gaiman was employed by Bard College[19].
- Neil Gaiman received the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign-Language Short Story[20].
- Neil Gaiman received the Bram Stoker Award for Novel[21].
- Neil Gaiman received the Hugo Award for Best Novel[22].
- Neil Gaiman received the Nebula Award for Best Novel[23].
- Neil Gaiman received the Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[24].
- Neil Gaiman received the Nebula Award for Best Novella[25].
- Neil Gaiman's religion is recorded as atheism[26].
- Neil Gaiman is recorded as male[27].
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Origins and Family
Neil Gaiman's place of birth was Portchester[2]. His father was David Gaiman[9].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include beekeeper[3], comics writer[4], novelist[5], journalist[6], blogger[7], and screenwriter[12]. Fields of work include journalism[13], an industry[28]; television screenwriting[14]; literary activity[15]; comics[16], a type of arts[29]; fantasy literature[17], a literary genre[30]; and science fiction[18], a speculative fiction genre[31]. Among Neil Gaiman's employers was Bard College[19].
Recognition
Awards received include Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign-Language Short Story[20]; Bram Stoker Award for Novel[21], a class of award[32], in United Kingdom[33]; Hugo Award for Best Novel[22], a literary award[34], founded in 1953[35]; Nebula Award for Best Novel[23], a literary award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1966[38]; Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[24], an award for best book (by genre)[39], in United States[40], founded in 1978[41]; and Nebula Award for Best Novella[25], a literary award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1966[44].
Personal Life
Neil Gaiman was married to Amanda Palmer[10]. His religion is recorded as atheism[26].
Why It Matters
Neil Gaiman ranks in the top 0.26% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42,496 views/month, #2,565 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
He has been cited as an influence by Charles Soule[47], a lawyer[48], b. 1974[49], of United States[50], specialised in literature[51] and Mariana Enriquez[52], a writer[53], b. 1973[54], of Argentina[55], awarded the City of Barcelona Award[56], specialised in literature[57].
Works attributed to him include Coraline[58], a literary work[59]; Good Omens[60], a literary work[61], written by Terry Pratchett[62]; Marvel 1602[63], a limited series[64]; Neverwhere[65], a literary work[66], founded in 1996[67]; Norse Mythology[68], a written work[69]; and The Sandman: Endless Nights[70], a comic book album[71].
FAQs
Where was Neil Gaiman born?
Born in Portchester[2], Neil Gaiman…
Who were Neil Gaiman's parents?
Neil Gaiman's father was David Gaiman[9].
Who was Neil Gaiman married to?
Neil Gaiman's spouses include Amanda Palmer[10].
What did Neil Gaiman do for work?
Neil Gaiman worked as beekeeper[3], comics writer[4], novelist[5], journalist[6], and blogger[7].
What awards did Neil Gaiman receive?
Honors received include Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign-Language Short Story[20], Bram Stoker Award for Novel[21], Hugo Award for Best Novel[22], and Nebula Award for Best Novel[23].
Who did Neil Gaiman influence?
Neil Gaiman has been cited as an influence by Charles Soule[47] and Mariana Enriquez[52].