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William Steig

William Steig (/staɪɡ/ STYGHE; November 14, 1907 – October 3, 2003) was an American cartoonist, illustrator, and children's book author best known for his picture book Shrek, which inspired the film series of the same name. Steig was a prolific contributor of both cartoons and cover illustrations for The New Yorker magazine, and he developed a style of…

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Born
(1907-11-14)November 14, 1907 New York City, U.S
Children
3, including Jeremy Steig
Died
October 3, 2003(2003-10-03) (aged 95) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S
Notable awards
Caldecott Medal 1970 National Book Award 1983 CINE Golden Eagle 1984
Notable works
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble · Doctor De Soto · Shrek!
Occupations
Illustrator, writer

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Notable works · 3
William Steig → Doctor De Soto, Shrek!, Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
Born · 1
William Steig → (1907-11-14)November 14, 1907 New York City, U.S
Children · 1
William Steig → 3, including Jeremy Steig
Died · 1
William Steig → October 3, 2003(2003-10-03) (aged 95) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S
Notable awards · 1
William Steig → Caldecott Medal 1970 National Book Award 1983 CINE Golden Eagle 1984
Occupations · 1
William Steig → Illustrator, writer
Period · 1
William Steig → 1930–2003
Spouses · 1
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William SteigChildren3, including Jeremy Steig1.00infobox
William SteigDiedOctober 3, 2003(2003-10-03) (aged 95) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S1.00infobox
William SteigNotable awardsCaldecott Medal 1970 National Book Award 1983 CINE Golden Eagle 19841.00infobox
William SteigNotable worksSylvester and the Magic Pebble1.00infobox
William SteigNotable worksDoctor De Soto1.00infobox
William SteigNotable worksShrek!1.00infobox
William SteigOccupationsIllustrator, writer1.00infobox
William SteigPeriod1930–20031.00infobox
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