Chris Van Allsburg

Quick Facts

Full Name	Chris Van Allsburg
Occupation	Children'S Author
Date Of Birth	Jun 18, 1949(1949-06-18)
Age	75
Birthplace	Grand Rapids
Country	United States
Birth City	Michigan
Horoscope	Gemini

Chris Van Allsburg Biography

Chris Van Allsburg is one of the most popular and richest Children's Author who was born on June 18, 1949 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. American author of children’s books, and illustrator who is best recognized as the illustrator of Jumanji as well as The Polar Express. He has won 2 Caldecott Awards for the illustrations in 1982 and 1986.

His tale, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick that he wrote and illustrated, served as the source of inspiration of “The House on Maple Street” by His story, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick, which he wrote and illustrated, was the inspiration for “The House on Maple Street” by Stephen King..

He got married Lisa Van Allsburg, and they had two daughters: Sophia and Anna.

Chris Van Allsburg Net Worth

Chris Van Allsburg is one of the richest Children'S Author from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chris Van Allsburg 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a sculpture student in the University of Michigan and the Rhode Island School of Design and later opened his own studio for sculpture before working on writing.

He was also an Caldecott winner in 1980 in”The Garden of Abdul Gasazi.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Chris Van Allsburg Dating?

According to our records, Chris Van Allsburg married to Lisa Van Allsburg. As of December 1, 2023, Chris Van Allsburg’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Chris Ranked on the list of most popular Children's Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Chris Van Allsburg celebrates birthday on June 18 of every year.

Where does Chris Van Allsburg currently live?

Personal life. Van Allsburg lives in Beverly, Massachusetts with Lisa Van Allsburg, his wife since 1974. They have two daughters, Sophia and Anna.

Was Harris Burdick a real person?

The portfolio of illustrations presented in The Mysteries of Harris Burdick is very real. The story that an artist left them in the care of an editor is not. The art belongs to Chris Vans Allsburg, and the fictitious origin story is his sly embellishment.

How old is Chris Van Allsburg?

73 years (June 18, 1949)

How long does it take for Chris Van Allsburg to write a book?

Van Allsburg takes between seven and nine months to create a picture book, and he completes an outline of the text before beginning the fourteen or fifteen drawings in a conventionally laid-out book. He begins his illustrations by creating crude “thumbnail” sketches, reworking them into fine, museum-quality drawings.

What school did Chris Van Allsburg go to?

Education