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William Steig

Who

William Steig · Arts & Literature

What

Cartoonist and children's author who created 'Shrek!' and 'Doctor De Soto'.

When

1907, New York City, United States — 2003, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Where

United States

Biography

William Steig is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Cartoonist and children's author who created 'Shrek!' and 'Doctor De Soto'.

How & why

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)

Contributions & Sources

Cartoonist and children's author who created 'Shrek!' and 'Doctor De Soto'.

1907

Source: IMDb (Jewish Actors list)