Steve Rude

American comic artist
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Steve Rude

Summary

Steve Rude is a human[1]. Born in Madison[2], he… he was born on +1956-12-31T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a caricaturist[4] and comics artist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Steve Rude's place of birth was Madison[2].
  • Steve Rude was born on +1956-12-31T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Steve Rude held citizenship in United States[7].
  • Steve Rude worked as a caricaturist[4].
  • Steve Rude worked as a comics artist[5].
  • Steve Rude was educated at Madison Area Technical College[8].
  • Steve Rude's education included a stint at University of Wisconsin–Madison[9].
  • Steve Rude received the Russ Manning Award[10].
  • Steve Rude received the Inkpot Award[11].
  • Steve Rude received the Eisner Award for Best Penciller/Inker or Penciller/Inker Team[12].
  • Steve Rude received the Eisner Award for Best Penciller/Inker or Penciller/Inker Team[13].
  • Steve Rude received the Eisner Award for Best Writer/Artist[14].
  • Steve Rude received the Eisner Award for Best Artist[15].
  • Steve Rude is recorded as male[16].
  • Steve Rude's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Steve Rude's Commons category is recorded as Steve Rude[18].
  • Steve Rude's family name is recorded as Q16882363[19].
  • Steve Rude's given name is recorded as Steve[20].
  • Steve Rude's official website is recorded as http://www.bloodyredbaron.net[21].
  • Steve Rude's described by source is recorded as Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[22].
  • Steve Rude's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Steve Rude's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Madison[2], Steve Rude… he was born on +1956-12-31T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Madison Area Technical College[8], a public educational institution of the United States[25], in United States[26], founded in 1912[27] and University of Wisconsin–Madison[9], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1848[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include caricaturist[4] and comics artist[5].

Recognition

Awards received include Russ Manning Award[10], an award[31]; Inkpot Award[11], an award[32], in United States[33], founded in 1974[34]; Eisner Award for Best Penciller/Inker or Penciller/Inker Team[12], a class of award[35], founded in 1988[36]; Eisner Award for Best Writer/Artist[14], a comics award[37], founded in 1988[38]; Eisner Award for Best Artist[15]; and Eisner Award for Best Art Team[39].

Why It Matters

Steve Rude ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40]

FAQs

Where was Steve Rude born?

Steve Rude was born in Madison[2].

What did Steve Rude do for work?

Steve Rude worked as caricaturist[4] and comics artist[5].

Where did Steve Rude go to school?

Steve Rude was educated at Madison Area Technical College[8] and University of Wisconsin–Madison[9].

What awards did Steve Rude receive?

Honors received include Russ Manning Award[10], Inkpot Award[11], Eisner Award for Best Penciller/Inker or Penciller/Inker Team[12], and Eisner Award for Best Penciller/Inker or Penciller/Inker Team[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [39] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . cartoons.osu.edu. cartoons.osu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [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
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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