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Don Rosa

Don Rosa (Born 1951) is active/lives in California, Kentucky.  Don Rosa is known for Illustration, comic book.

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Keno Don Hugo Rosa, known simply as Don Rosa, is an American comic book writer and illustrator best known for his stories about Scrooge McDuck, Donald Duck, and other Disney characters.  He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, in the United States.  His most famous work is the comic series, The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck.

The name Rosa originates from Italy. His grandfather, Gioachino Rosa, emigrated to Kentucky, United States in 1915 just after the birth of his son Hugo Rosa.
Hugo Rosa and his wife became parents to Keno Don Hugo Rosa on June 29, 1951.  Rosa was named after both his father and grandfather (Gioachino was called "Keno" for short).

Rosa's favorite comic books while growing up were reportedly Uncle Scrooge by Western Publishing and the Superman titles by DC Comics.  He entered the University of Kentucky in 1969, and graduated in 1973 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in civil engineering.

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Keywords and Quick Facts for Don Rosa


   Keywords 
Art Method
  • Drawing, Draftsmanship, Draughtsman
  • Illustration, Illustrator
  • Murals: Design, Painting, Fresco, Mosaic, Glass
Art MediaArt Style
  • Cartoon Drawing, Cartoon Figures
Art Subject
  • Humor, Whimsy
Chronology
  • Late 20th Century After 1950
Added Description
  • Walt Disney Studio Artist, Productions/Commissioned

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