Edward Gorey

Quick Facts

Full Name	Edward Gorey
Occupation	Illustrator
Date Of Birth	Feb 22, 1925(1925-02-22)
Age	99
Date Of Death	Apr 15, 2000 (75 age)
Birthplace	Chicago
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Pisces

Edward Gorey Biography

Edward Gorey is one of the most popular and richest Illustrator who was born on February 22, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Artist, writer and illustrator whose best-known works included “The Gashlycrumb Tinies” and “The Doubtful Guest.” He also animated the opening titles to the long-running “Mystery!” series on PBS.

He illustrated “Dracula,” Bram Stoker‘s famous novel.

His parents divorced when he was eleven years old and remarried sixteen years later.

Edward Gorey Net Worth

Edward Gorey is one of the richest Illustrator from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Edward Gorey 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He spent his early career illustrating such classics as H.G. Wells’ “The War of the Worlds” and “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats” by T.S. Eliot.

His costume design for the 1977 Broadway production of “Dracula” earned him a Tony Award, and his scenic design for the same production received a Tony nomination.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Edward Gorey Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Edward Ranked on the list of most popular Illustrator. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Edward Gorey celebrates birthday on February 22 of every year.

Is Edward Gorey Goth?

Due to his illustrations generally grim, dark, and depressing content, Gorey’s works have found their home in a specific niche, and earned him the title of “Granddaddy of goth” and a cult following.

What did Edward Gorey draw with?

Each of his illustrations is made with many, many pen & ink lines – he didn’t paint with a brush or fill in areas completely he only used a pen and created his art entirely out of tiny lines… a process that we will discuss more in a moment.

What style is Edward Gorey?

Surrealism

What pen did Edward Gorey use?

Image from pinterest.com. Gorey’s Illustration Style. Hill writes, “The delicate cross-hatching that gives his monochrome illustrations the velvety depth of 19th-century engravings was all done by hand with a crow quill dip pen.

What font did Edward Gorey use?

Dame Hex. Dame Hex is the designer of Gorey, a free font based on the distinctive hand lettering of Edward Gorey.