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Adolf Born
1930 – 2016
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryAdolf Born was a Czech painter, illustrator, filmmaker and caricaturist, "known for his murkily-tinted pictures of bizarre fauna, and Victorian gentlemen in top hats and top coats". In recognition of his lasting contribution as a children's illustrator, Born was a finalist for the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2008. His various international rewards and honors also include the Grand Prix at the International Salon of Cartoons in Montreal and the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters in France.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
June 12, 1930
České Velenice
Date of death
May 22, 2016
Prague
Citizenship
Czechoslovakia · Czech Republic
Occupations & fields
film directorscreenwriterwriterpainterpostage stamp designeranimator
Awards & honours
Merited Artist of CzechoslovakiaCzech Medal of MeritChevalier des Arts et des Lettres
- Field and occupation
- český grafik, výtvarník, ilustrátor, režisér, scenárista, spisovatel, malíř, návrhář titulků, karikaturista, kreslíř, animátor
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