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Will Eisner was born on March 6, 1917 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA as William Erwin Eisner. He was a writer, known for The Spirit (2008), The Iron Giant (1999) and Blackhawk. He was married to Ann Louise Weingarten. He died on January 3, 2005 in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, USA. See full bio »

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March 6, 1917 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Died:

January 3, 2005 (age 87) in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, USA

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The Spirit Writer

(2008)

The Iron Giant Thanks

(1999)

Blackhawk Writer

Sheena: Queen Of The Jungle Writer

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Writer (8 credits)

A Contract with God (graphic novel) (announced)

2017 Freedom Fighters: The Ray (TV Series) (character - 2017)

2008 The Spirit (comic book series)

1989 Will Eisner's the Spirit: Ten Minutes (Short)

1987 The Spirit (TV Movie) (characters)

1984 Sheena (comic "Sheena, Queen of the Jungle" - uncredited)

Sheena: Queen of the Jungle (TV Series) (comic - 22 episodes, 1955 - 1956) (comic strip - 3 episodes, 1955)

- The Lash (1956) ... (comic - uncredited)

- The Rival Queen (1956) ... (comic - uncredited)

- The Renegades (1956) ... (comic - uncredited)

- Touch of Death (1955) ... (comic - uncredited)

- The Test (1955) ... (comic - uncredited)

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1952 Blackhawk: Fearless Champion of Freedom (characters - uncredited)

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2006 Adventures Into Digital Comics (Documentary) (art contributor)

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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)

1999 The Iron Giant (creator: "The Spirit")

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Thanks (5 credits)

Bird of Steel! (special thanks) (filming)

2009 Frankenpimp (special thanks)

2005 Sin City (special thanks)

2001 Comic Books & Superheroes (Video documentary short) (thanks)

1999 The Iron Giant (acknowledgment: "The Spirit" courtesy of)

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Self (11 credits)

2007 Will Eisner: Portrait of a Sequential Artist (Documentary)
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2005 Caveman: V.T. Hamlin & Alley Oop (Video documentary)

2003 Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked (TV Movie documentary)
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2001 Comic Books & Superheroes (Video documentary short)
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1997 The Anti Gravity Room (TV Series)
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- Gold and Silver Age (1997) ... Himself

- Legends ... Himself

- San Diego Comic Convention ... Himself

1993 The Overstreet World of Comic Books (Documentary)
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1993 Prisoners of Gravity (TV Series)
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- Jack Kirby (1993) ... Himself

1988 Comic Book Confidential (Documentary)
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1987 The Masters of Comic Book Art (Documentary)
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1981 Arena (TV Series documentary)
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- The Comic Strip Hero (1981) ... Himself

1978 The American Comic Strip (TV Movie documentary)
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2009 Troldspejlet (TV Series)
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- Episode #41.19 (2009) ... Himself (uncredited)

- Episode #41.1 (2009) ... Himself

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Is one of most renowned Comic book (he prefers the term "sequential art") talents in the history of the medium. Best known for the "Spirit" series and numerous graphic novels.

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2 Print Biographies | 3 Interviews | 25 Articles | 3 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

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5' 10" (1.78 m)

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Grew up in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. See more »

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Best known as the Creator of "The Spirit" See more »

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Grandfather of the Graphic Novel

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