Musician Dictionary

Edward Gorey

American writer, artist, and illustrator (1925–2000) · writer / illustrator

DescriptionAmerican writer, artist, and illustrator (1925–2000)
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Born1925-02-22
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BirthplaceChicago Chicago
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2000-04-15
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Place of deathHyannis
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AreaUnited States
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CountryUS
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CitizenshipUnited States
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Occupationtheatre designer caricaturist illustrator puppeteer costume designer writer
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Genresliterary nonsense surrealist literature
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AwardsBram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement Tony Award for Best Costume Design
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Also known as

Gorey Mr. Edward Gorey

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