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Known For
Writer
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Birthplace
Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Nationality
Political Party
Democratic Party
Languages
English
Spouses
Helen Palmer Geisel (1927-1967), Audrey Dimond (1968-1991)
Education
Lincoln College, Dartmouth College
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Popularity
Tier A -- 98,591 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 75 years (1943-2018)
Notable
Career spanning 75 years (1943-2018) -- among the longest-active writers in A-tier
Year context
Born in 1904 -- Construction of the Panama Canal begins; Theodore Roosevelt was US president
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Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Dragon
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (12)
AWARDS (12)
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California Hall of Fame
2008
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B
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
2004
WON
B
Inkpot Award
1991
WON
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Pulitzer Prize Special Citations and Awards
1984
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Biography
Acclaimed American writer born Theodor Seuss Geisel (March 2, 1904 – September 24, 1991) was an American children's author and cartoonist.
He is known for his work writing and illustrating more than 60 books under the pen name Dr. Seuss. His work includes many of the most popular children's books of all time, selling over 600 million copies and being translated into more than 20 languages by the time of his death.
After attending Dartmouth College and Oxford University, he began a career in advertising. His advertising cartoons, featuring Quick, Henry, the Flit!, appeared in several leading American magazines. Dr. Seuss's first children's book, titled "And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street", hit the market in 1937, changing the face of children's literature forever. It was rejected 27 times before it was finally published by Vanguard Press in 1937.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Dr. Seuss?
Dr. Seuss was born on and passed away on at the age of 87.
Where was Dr. Seuss born?
Dr. Seuss was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA.
What movies or shows has Dr. Seuss been in?
Dr. Seuss has 12 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Grinch (2018), The Hoober-Bloob Highway (1975), The Lorax (1972), The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. (1953), Gerald McBoing-Boing (1950).
What is Dr. Seuss known for?
Dr. Seuss is primarily known as a writer. Acclaimed American writer born Theodor Seuss Geisel (March 2, 1904 – September 24, 1991) was an American children's author and cartoonist. He is known for…
Where can I find more information about Dr. Seuss?
You can find more about Dr. Seuss on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
