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Arthur Read

Arthur Timothy Read is a fictional anthropomorphic aardvark created by the author Marc Brown. The titular main character of the book and television series Arthur, he is in the third grade and lives in the fictional city of Elwood City with his family, which include father David, mother Jane, and sisters Dora Winifred "D.W." and Kate Read, and many…

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Age
8
Best friends
Buster Baxter · Alan “Brain” Powers · Muffy Crosswire · Francine Frensky · Binky Barnes
Birthday
May 25
Created by
Marc Brown
Family
David Read (father) · Jane Read (mother) · Dora Winifred "D.W." Read (younger sister) · Kate Read (youngest sister) · Pal (pet dog)
First appearance
Arthur's Nose (1976)

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Arthur Read

Nodes51
Edges50
Triples76
Avg. degree1.96
Density0.039216
Components1

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Relatives · 27
Arthur Read → Bonnie (aunt), Bud (uncle), Chrissy (aunt), Cora (cousin), Dora Winfred Read (paternal grand-aunt), Fred (uncle), George (cousin), Grandma Thora Read (paternal grandmother), Grandpa Dave Read (maternal grandfather), Gustav (great-great grandfather), Jessica (aunt), Jimmy (cousin), Laurie (cousin), Lorain, Loretta (aunt), Lucy (aunt), Matthew (great-great-great uncle), Miles (extended family), Minnie Read (aunt), Monique "Mo" (cousin)
Voiced by · 15
Arthur Read → Ben Ellis (Living Books: 1997–2001, Arthur's 1st Grade), Cameron Ansell (2004–2007), Carr Thompson (2006, Arthur's Missing Pal), Dallas Jokic (2008–2012), Drew Adkins (2012–2014), Duncan Wold (Living Books: 1992–1994), Jacob Ursomarzo (2016–2019), Justin Bradley (2001), Kye Sones (Living Books, UK versions), Mark Rendall (2002–2003), Michael Yarmush (1996–2000; 2022, All Grown Up), Pamela Segall (Arthur's Math Carnival, Arthur's Thinking Games, Arthur's Reading Games), Philip Penalosa (singing voice in Arthur's Perfect Christmas), Roman Lutterotti (2019–2022), William Healy (2014–2016)
related to Reception · 13
Arthur Read → All Time, Arthur, Arthur Instagram, Arthur's, Arthur's Big Hit, Executive Order, GBH, Greatest Cartoon Characters, Internet, PBS, The, TV Guide, WGBH
Best friends · 10
Arthur Read → Adil Akyuz, Alan “Brain” Powers, Alex Davidson, Binky Barnes, Buster Baxter, Francine Frensky, George Lundgren, LaDonna Compson, Molly McDonald, Muffy Crosswire
Family · 5
Arthur Read → David Read (father), Dora Winifred "D.W." Read (younger sister), Jane Read (mother), Kate Read (youngest sister), Pal (pet dog)
Age · 1
Arthur Read → 8
Birthday · 1
Arthur Read → May 25
Created by · 1
Arthur Read → Marc Brown
First appearance · 1
Arthur Read → Arthur's Nose (1976)
Gender · 1
Arthur Read → Boy

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arthur character voice arthur's read series family friends seasons first aardvark voiced brown father mother books appearance grown 2012 2016

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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
Arthur ReadAge81.00infobox
Arthur ReadBest friendsBuster Baxter1.00infobox
Arthur ReadBest friendsAlan “Brain” Powers1.00infobox
Arthur ReadBest friendsMuffy Crosswire1.00infobox
Arthur ReadBest friendsFrancine Frensky1.00infobox
Arthur ReadBest friendsBinky Barnes1.00infobox
Arthur ReadBest friendsGeorge Lundgren1.00infobox
Arthur ReadBest friendsAlex Davidson1.00infobox
Arthur ReadBest friendsLaDonna Compson1.00infobox
Arthur ReadBest friendsMolly McDonald1.00infobox
Arthur ReadBest friendsAdil Akyuz1.00infobox
Arthur ReadBirthdayMay 251.00infobox
Arthur ReadCreated byMarc Brown1.00infobox
Arthur ReadFamilyDavid Read (father)1.00infobox
Arthur ReadFamilyJane Read (mother)1.00infobox
Arthur ReadFamilyDora Winifred "D.W." Read (younger sister)1.00infobox
Arthur ReadFamilyKate Read (youngest sister)1.00infobox
Arthur ReadFamilyPal (pet dog)1.00infobox
Arthur ReadFirst appearanceArthur's Nose (1976)1.00infobox
Arthur ReadGenderBoy1.00infobox
Arthur ReadRelativesGrandma Thora Read (paternal grandmother)1.00infobox
Arthur ReadRelativesGrandpa Dave Read (maternal grandfather)1.00infobox
Arthur ReadRelativesUnnamed Paternal Grandfather1.00infobox
Arthur ReadRelativesUnnamed Maternal Grandmother1.00infobox
Arthur ReadRelativesBud (uncle)1.00infobox
Arthur ReadRelativesLoretta (aunt)1.00infobox
Arthur ReadRelativesRicky (cousin)1.00infobox
Arthur ReadRelativesMonique "Mo" (cousin)1.00infobox
Arthur ReadRelativesBonnie (aunt)1.00infobox
Arthur ReadRelativesSean (uncle)1.00infobox

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