Quick Facts About Dr. Seuss
- Born
- March 2, 1904
- Died
- September 24, 1991
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Picture Book Writer
- Notable works
- The Cat in the Hat
- Known for
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Horton Hears a Who!, If I Ran the Zoo, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, The Lorax
- Spouse
- Audrey Dimond
About Dr. Seuss
Theodor Seuss Geisel, who wrote as Dr. Seuss, was an American children’s author and illustrator whose books have sold hundreds of millions of copies. He also worked as an animator and cartoonist, and his stories have been translated into more than 20 languages.
Awards & Honors
Pulitzer Prize Special Citations and Awards
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program
Children's Literature Legacy Award
Legion of Merit
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
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World War II Victory Medal
Regina Medal
American Campaign Medal
Inkpot Award
California Hall of Fame
