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William Steig

William Steig

Known For Writing
Birthday Nov 14, 1907
Died Oct 03, 2003 (95)
Birthplace None
Popularity 0.4 (history)
Updated Aug 11, 2025 (Update)
Entry Date Aug 11, 2025
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William Steig (/ˈstiːɡ/; November 14, 1907 – October 3, 2003) was an American cartoonist, illustrator and writer of children's books, best known for the picture book Shrek!, which inspired the film series of the same name, as well as others that included Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, Abel's Island ... , and Doctor De Soto. He was the U.S. nominee for both of the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Awards, as a children's book illustrator in 1982 and a writer in 1988.

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Shrek 5

Shrek 5

2026

Book

Shrek the Musical

Shrek the Musical

2013

Novel

Shrek the Third

Shrek the Third

2007

Book

Shrek the Halls

Shrek the Halls

2007

Author

Shrek 2

Shrek 2

2004

Novel, In Memory Of

Far Far Away Idol

Far Far Away Idol

2004

Book

The Ghost of Lord Farquaad

The Ghost of Lord Farquaad

2003

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Shrek

Shrek

2001

Novel

Pete's a Pizza

Pete's a Pizza

2000

Book, Writer

Brave Irene

Brave Irene

1989

Original Story, Book, Writer

Abel's Island

Abel's Island

1988

Writer

The Amazing Bone

The Amazing Bone

1987

Book, Writer

Doctor De Soto

Doctor De Soto

1984

Book, Writer

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