Robert Kirkman

American comic book writer
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Robert Kirkman

Summary

Robert Kirkman is a human[1]. Born in Lexington[2], he… he was born on November 30, 1978[3]. He worked as a comics writer[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], television producer[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.098% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,240 views/month, #980 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Robert Kirkman's place of birth was Lexington[2].
  • Robert Kirkman was born on November 30, 1978[3].
  • Robert Kirkman held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Robert Kirkman worked as a comics writer[4].
  • Robert Kirkman's professions included screenwriter[5].
  • Robert Kirkman worked as a film producer[6].
  • Robert Kirkman's professions included television producer[7].
  • Robert Kirkman's professions included writer[8].
  • Robert Kirkman's professions included television writer[11].
  • Robert Kirkman's field of work was comics[12].
  • Robert Kirkman's field of work was film production[13].
  • Robert Kirkman's field of work was literary activity[14].
  • Robert Kirkman's field of work was television production[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Kirkman is Outcast[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Kirkman is The Walking Dead[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Kirkman is Marvel Zombies[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Kirkman is Battle Pope[19].
  • Robert Kirkman received the Fauve d'honneur[20].
  • Robert Kirkman received the Inkpot Award[21].
  • Robert Kirkman received the Harvey Award for Best Writer[22].
  • Robert Kirkman received the Best foreign work published in Spain[23].
  • Robert Kirkman was a member of Writers Guild of America West[24].
  • Robert Kirkman is recorded as male[25].
  • Robert Kirkman's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Robert Kirkman's genre is science fiction[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Kirkman was born in Lexington[2]. He was born on November 30, 1978[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comics writer[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], television producer[7], writer[8], and television writer[11]. Fields of work include comics[12], a type of arts[28]; film production[13], an economic activity[29]; literary activity[14]; and television production[15], an industry[30].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Outcast[16], a comic book series[31]; The Walking Dead[17], a comic book series[32]; Marvel Zombies[18], a limited series[33]; and Battle Pope[19], a limited series[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Fauve d'honneur[20], an award[35], in France[36]; Inkpot Award[21], an award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1974[39]; Harvey Award for Best Writer[22], a class of award[40], founded in 1988[41]; and Best foreign work published in Spain[23], a comics award[42], in Spain[43], founded in 1989[44].

Why It Matters

Robert Kirkman ranks in the top 0.098% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,240 views/month, #980 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

Works attributed to him include Fear the Walking Dead[47], a television series[48]; The Walking Dead[49], a comic book series[50]; Marvel Zombies[51], a limited series[52]; Strangers[53], a television series episode[54], directed by David Boyd[55]; and The Walking Dead: Rise of the Governor[56], a literary work[57].

FAQs

Where was Robert Kirkman born?

Robert Kirkman was born in Lexington[2].

What did Robert Kirkman do for work?

Robert Kirkman worked as comics writer[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], television producer[7], and writer[8].

What awards did Robert Kirkman receive?

Honors received include Fauve d'honneur[20], Inkpot Award[21], Harvey Award for Best Writer[22], and Best foreign work published in Spain[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . kentucky.com. Retrieved . kentucky.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . imagecomics.com. Retrieved . imagecomics.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . imagecomics.com. Retrieved . imagecomics.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . imagecomics.com. Retrieved . imagecomics.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . imagecomics.com. Retrieved . imagecomics.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . skybound.com. Retrieved . skybound.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . IMDb. wikidata.org.
  15. [27] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . actualitte.com. Retrieved . actualitte.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . harveyawards.com. Retrieved . harveyawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [16] . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [51] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [53] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [56] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [57] . 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. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Sex or gender male
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    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Social media followers {'amount': '+643234'}, {'amount': '+648087'}, {'amount': '+635021'}
    Award received Fauve d'honneur, Inkpot Award, Harvey Award for Best Writer +1
    Family name Kirkman
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