Ross Andru

American comic artist (1927–1993)
Person human Q1372857
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Ross Andru

Summary

Ross Andru is a human[1]. He was born in Cleveland[2]. He was born on June 15, 1927[3]. He died in Long Island[4]. He died on November 9, 1993[5]. He worked as a penciller[6], illustrator[7], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (370 views/month, #7,199 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Cleveland[2], Ross Andru…
  • Ross Andru died in Long Island[4].
  • Ross Andru was born on June 15, 1927[3].
  • Ross Andru died on November 9, 1993[5].
  • Burial took place at Fresh Pond Crematory and Columbarium[10].
  • Ross Andru held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Ross Andru worked as a penciller[6].
  • Ross Andru worked as an illustrator[7].
  • Ross Andru worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Ross Andru's field of work was comics[12].
  • Ross Andru's education included a stint at School of Visual Arts[13].
  • Ross Andru was educated at High School of Music & Art[14].
  • Ross Andru received the Will Eisner Hall of Fame[15].
  • Ross Andru is recorded as male[16].
  • Ross Andru's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Ross Andru's military branch is recorded as United States Army[18].
  • Ross Andru's Commons category is recorded as Ross Andru[19].
  • Ross Andru's family name is recorded as Andru[20].
  • Ross Andru's given name is recorded as Ross[21].
  • Ross Andru's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Ross Andru's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Ross Andru'}[23].
  • Ross Andru's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Cleveland[2], Ross Andru… he was born on June 15, 1927[3].

Education

Educated at School of Visual Arts[13], a university[25], in United States[26], founded in 1947[27], headquartered in New York City[28] and High School of Music & Art[14], an art academy[29], in United States[30], founded in 1936[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include penciller[6], illustrator[7], and screenwriter[8]. Ross Andru's field of work was comics[12].

Recognition

Ross Andru received the Will Eisner Hall of Fame[15].

Death and Burial

Ross Andru died on November 9, 1993[5]. He passed away in Long Island[4]. Burial took place at Fresh Pond Crematory and Columbarium[10].

Why It Matters

Ross Andru ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (370 views/month, #7,199 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Ross Andru born?

Born in Cleveland[2], Ross Andru…

Where did Ross Andru die?

Ross Andru died in Long Island[4].

What did Ross Andru do for work?

Ross Andru worked as penciller[6], illustrator[7], and screenwriter[8].

Where did Ross Andru go to school?

Ross Andru was educated at School of Visual Arts[13] and High School of Music & Art[14].

What awards did Ross Andru receive?

Honors received include Will Eisner Hall of Fame[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [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 sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Educated at School of Visual Arts, High School of Music & Art
    Military branch United States Army
    Given name Ross
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