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Edward Gorey
Edward St. John Gorey was an American writer, Tony Award-winning costume designer, and artist noted for his illustrated books. His characteristic pen-and-ink drawings often depict vaguely unsettling narrative scenes in Victorian and Edwardian settings.
BornEdward St. John Gorey, February 22, 1925, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedApril 15, 2000, Cape Cod Hospital, Hyannis, Massachusetts, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
EducationArt Institute of Chicago, Harvard University
Known forWriter, illustrator, poet, costume designer
Notable workThe Gashlycrumb Tinies, The Doubtful Guest, Mystery!
MovementLiterary nonsense, surrealism

About Edward Gorey

Illustrator Edward Gorey was born on February 22, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, United States (He dies at the age of 75, on April 15, 2000).

Among his most well-known works as an artist, writer, and illustrator were "The Gashlycrumb Tinies" and "The Doubtful Guest". He also designed the opening titles for the long-running PBS show "Mystery!".

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Edward Gorey before becoming famous

Edward Gorey was born in the Zodiac sign Pisces (The Fish), and 1925 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Ox (牛).

He started by illustrating classics like H.G. Wells'"The War of the Worlds" and T.S. Eliot's "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats".

Achievement of Edward Gorey

He received a Tony Award for his costume design for the Broadway production of "Dracula" in 1977, and he was nominated for his scenic design for the same performance.

Edward Gorey's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

His parents divorced when he was eleven years old and remarried sixteen years later.

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He illustrated Novelist Bram Stoker's iconic novel "Dracula".

Edward Gorey Income & Net worth

Edward Gorey's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: an illustrator. Networth of Edward Gorey in 2024 is 300,000$+.

Edward Gorey Height and Weight

How tall is Edward Gorey? At the age of 75, Edward Gorey height is 5'10" (1.76m).

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Latest information about Edward Gorey updated on March 23 2023.