Steve Gerber

American comic writer (1947–2008)
Person human Q2569995
Steve Gerber
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Steve Gerber

Summary

Steve Gerber is a human[1]. His place of birth was St. Louis[2]. He was born on September 20, 1947[3]. He passed away in Las Vegas[4]. He died on February 10, 2008[5]. He worked as a cartoonist[6], screenwriter[7], and journalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (137 views/month, #7,164 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Steve Gerber's place of birth was St. Louis[2].
  • Steve Gerber passed away in Las Vegas[4].
  • Steve Gerber was born on September 20, 1947[3].
  • Steve Gerber died on February 10, 2008[5].
  • Steve Gerber held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Steve Gerber's professions included cartoonist[6].
  • Steve Gerber's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Steve Gerber worked as a journalist[8].
  • Steve Gerber was educated at University of Missouri[11].
  • Steve Gerber's education included a stint at University of Missouri–St. Louis[12].
  • Steve Gerber received the Inkpot Award[13].
  • Steve Gerber received the Bill Finger Award[14].
  • Steve Gerber received the Will Eisner Hall of Fame[15].
  • Steve Gerber is recorded as male[16].
  • Steve Gerber's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Steve Gerber's Commons category is recorded as Steve Gerber[18].
  • The cause of death was pulmonary fibrosis[19].
  • Steve Gerber's family name is recorded as Gerber[20].
  • Steve Gerber's given name is recorded as Steve[21].
  • Steve Gerber's official website is recorded as http://stevegerber.com[22].
  • Steve Gerber's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Steve Gerber's described by source is recorded as Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[24].
  • Steve Gerber's nominated for is recorded as Eisner Award for Best Writer[25].
  • Steve Gerber's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Steve Gerber's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in St. Louis[2], Steve Gerber… he was born on September 20, 1947[3].

Education

Educated at University of Missouri[11], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1839[30] and University of Missouri–St. Louis[12], a university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1963[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cartoonist[6], screenwriter[7], and journalist[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Inkpot Award[13], an award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1974[36]; Bill Finger Award[14], a literary award[37], in United States[38], founded in 2005[39]; and Will Eisner Hall of Fame[15], a hall of fame[40], in United States[41], founded in 1988[42].

Death and Burial

Steve Gerber died on February 10, 2008[5]. He passed away in Las Vegas[4]. The cause of death was pulmonary fibrosis[19].

Why It Matters

Steve Gerber ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (137 views/month, #7,164 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Steve Gerber born?

Steve Gerber's place of birth was St. Louis[2].

Where did Steve Gerber die?

Steve Gerber passed away in Las Vegas[4].

What did Steve Gerber do for work?

Steve Gerber worked as cartoonist[6], screenwriter[7], and journalist[8].

Where did Steve Gerber go to school?

Steve Gerber was educated at University of Missouri[11] and University of Missouri–St. Louis[12].

What awards did Steve Gerber receive?

Honors received include Inkpot Award[13], Bill Finger Award[14], and 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. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . comics.org. Retrieved . comics.org. Provenance: 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 . newsfromme.com:80. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . cartoons.osu.edu. cartoons.osu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . 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. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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