Bill Watterson is an American cartoonist who created Calvin and Hobbes, one of the most widely syndicated newspaper comic strips in history. The strip ran from 1985 to 1995 and depicted a boy and his stuffed tiger through adventures mixing childhood imagination with social commentary. Watterson refused all licensing and merchandising of his characters throughout the run.
Bill Watterson
CreatorBiography
Creator Details
Name
Bill Watterson
Issues
1,607
Series
82
Awards
Eisner Awards - Hall of Fame - Voter's Choice (2020),
Angoulême International Comics Festival - Grand Prix de la Ville d’Angoulême (2014),
Premios Haxtur (Haxtur Awards) - Finalist with the Most Votes (2002),
Yellow Kid Award - Comic Illustrators and Authors (1996),
Adamson Awards - Best International Comic-Strip [or Comic Book] Cartoonist (1991),
Harvey Award - Special Achievement in Humor (1989),
National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Cartoonist of the Year (1988),
Sproing Award - Beste utenlandske tegneserie (1988),
National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Humor Comic Strip Division (1988),
National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Cartoonist of the Year (1986)
Gender
Male
Birth Date
July 5, 1958
Country
United States
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