Dr. Seuss Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Dr. Seuss (Theo LeSieg, Rosetta Stone, Theodor Seuss Geisel)

Last Updated: 21 Dec, 2022 | Views: 570

Age: 87

Profession: Author

Other Profession(s): Poet, Illustrator, Filmmaker, Political Cartoonist, Animator, Children's Author

Higher Education: Dartmouth College (BA)

Dr. Seuss Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth
02 Mar, 1904 (87 Years 06 Months 21 Days)
Birth Country
United States
Birth State/Province
Massachusetts
Birth District
Springfield
Birth Sign
Pisces
Religion
Catholicism
Nationalities
American
Died on
24 Sep, 1991

Dr. Seuss Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):

Dr. Seuss, a well-known Children's Author, was born in Massachusetts. Dr. Seuss was one of the greatest storytellers of the early 20th century, creating memorable children's stories with inventive characters and rhymes. His use of illustrations kept young readers interested and set him apart from other writers of his period. He discovered at a young age that he enjoyed creating rhymes in his drawings and writing. The book was rejected 27 times until "Vanguard Press" released it. When the book was published, readers throughout America enthusiastically embraced it, which encouraged him to write further works. He worked in various occupations over the years, including writing and illustrating short stories, working as a screenwriter for movies, serving as an illustrator for advertising campaigns, and working in the animation department during "World War II." 

Career:

Dr. Seuss went on to publish more than 60 books that have sold more than 600 million copies. Over 20 languages have been used to translate several of his books, which are recognized as the most well-known children's books of all time. 

Four television series, five full-length movies, and eleven television specials have all been adapted from Dr. Seuss's books.

Dr. Seuss's next works, equally popular as "The Cat in the Hat," solidified his reputation as a children's book author and illustrator.

Dr. Seuss rose to prominence in children's literature after publishing his masterpiece, "The Cat in the Hat." 

Achievements and Awards:

Dr. Seuss received an honorary doctorate in 1956, establishing the title under his pen name.

For his "effort over nearly half a century to the education and enjoyment of America's youngsters and their parents," Dr. Seuss was awarded a special "Pulitzer Prize" in 1984.

Unknown facts:

Numerous novels by this well-known children's book author and illustrator of "The Cat in the Hat" were written in anapestic tetrameter.
 

Dr. Seuss Weight, Height in inches, Eye Color

Height (Approx.)
In Centimeters 180cm
In Meters 1.80 m
In Feet & Inches 5'11"
Weight (Approx.)
In Kilograms 74 kg
In Pounds 163 Ibs
Eye Color
Blue
Hair Color
Gray

Dr. Seuss Family, Wife

Father's Name
Theodor Robert Geisel
Mother's Name
Henrietta Seuss Geisel
Spouse
Helen Palmer, Audrey Stone Dimond
Sister(s)
Marnie Seuss Geisel, Henrietta Geisel
Daughter(s)
Chrysanthemum-Pearl

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