Ryan North
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Summary
Ryan North was born on October 20, 1980[1], in Ottawa[2]. He has worked as an engineer[3], programmer[4], cartoonist[5], writer[6], and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,595 views/month, #7,171 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Canada[9]
- Occupation: caricaturist[10], comics writer[11], author[12], artist[13]
- Field of work: computer programming[14], comics[15]
- Educated at: University of Toronto[16], Carleton University[17]
- Notable work: Dinosaur Comics[18], The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl[19]
- Award received: Special Award for Humor[20], Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: Ryan North[23]
- Residence: Ottawa[24]
- Family name: North[25]
- Given name: Ryan[26]
- Official website: http://www.qwantz.com/[27], http://ryannorth.ca/[28]
- Described by source: Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Start of work period: 2003[31]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[32]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Ryan North include Ryan North's To Be or Not to Be[33], a video game[34].
Why It Matters
Ryan North has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
Works attributed to him include Dinosaur Comics[37], a webcomic[38]. Entities named for him include Ryan North's To Be or Not to Be[33], a video game[34].
FAQs
Where was Ryan North born?
Ryan North's place of birth was Ottawa[2].
What did Ryan North do for work?
Ryan North worked as an engineer[3], programmer[4], cartoonist[5], writer[6], and screenwriter[7].
Where did Ryan North go to school?
Ryan North was educated at University of Toronto[16] and Carleton University[17].
What awards did Ryan North receive?
Honors received include Special Award for Humor[20] and Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story[21].