Chris Riddell

Illustrator

Birthday April 13, 1962

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace South Africa

Age 61 years old

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About

Children's book illustrator and three-time winner of the Nestle Smarties Book Prize. He also worked as a political cartoonist for The Observer.

Before Fame

He studied with artist and art teacher Raymond Briggs.

Trivia

He illustrated several children's series, including "The Edge Chronicles" and the "Barnaby Grimes" books.

Family Life

His father was a liberal Anglican vicar who stood up against apartheid. He grew up with four siblings and had three children of his own with his wife Joanne Burroughes.

Associated With

He created several political cartoons featuring President George W. Bush.