William Steig
William Steig · Arts & Literature
Cartoonist and children's author who created 'Shrek!' and 'Doctor De Soto'.
1907, New York City, United States — 2003, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
United States
William Steig is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Cartoonist and children's author who created 'Shrek!' and 'Doctor De Soto'.
William Steig was an American cartoonist for The New Yorker who became a celebrated children's author, creating Shrek! (1990), the basis of the film franchise, and Doctor De Soto, Sylvester and the Magic Pebble and Abel's Island. His witty drawings and warm, verbally rich stories won a Caldecott Medal and a Newbery Honor. He was Jewish, the son of Polish-Jewish immigrants.
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Source: IMDb (Jewish Actors list)
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Cartoonist and children's author who created 'Shrek!' and 'Doctor De Soto'.
Source: IMDb (Jewish Actors list)
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