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Frank Frazetta (born Frank Frazzetta ; February 9, 1928 β May 10, 2010) was an American artist known for themes of fantasy and science fiction, noted for comic books, paperback book covers, paintings, posters, LP record album covers, and other media. He is often referred to as the "Godfather of fantasy art", and one of the most renowned illustrators of the 20th century. He was also the subject of a 2003 documentary Painting with Fire.
Frazetta was inducted into the comic book industry's Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame, the Jack Kirby Hall of Fame, the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame, the Science Fiction Hall of Fame, and was awarded a Life Achievement Award from the World Fantasy Convention.
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GenderMale
Birthday1928-02-09
Deathday2010-05-10 (82 years old)
Birth PlaceBrooklyn, New York, U.S.A
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsSpecial Recognition Award, Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame, Will Eisner Hall of Fame
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