About Tom Wilson
Lived 1931 – 2011 (aged 80). Tom Wilson was an American cartoonist.
Awards The 1982 Christmas special Ziggy's Gift, based on a Ziggy story by Wilson, won a 1983 Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program.
He received the Purchase award in the Butler Institute of American Art's annual exhibition.
Death He died in his sleep on the night of September 16, 2011, of pneumonia at a Cincinnati hospital. He was 80.
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Who was Tom Wilson?
American cartoonist (1931-2011)
When was Tom Wilson born?
Tom Wilson was born on 1 August 1931 in Grant Town.
When did Tom Wilson die?
Tom Wilson died on 16 September 2011 in Cincinnati.
What was Tom Wilson's occupation?
Tom Wilson was a cartoonist.
What nationality was Tom Wilson?
Tom Wilson was American.
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