Terry Denton

Children's Author

Birthday July 26, 1950

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Melbourne, Australia

Age 74 years old

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About

Author, illustrator and fine artist who wrote and illustrated more than 30 of his own books. He has also done illustrations for several notable Australian authors. His book Felix and Alexander won the CBC Picture Book of the Year in 1986.

Before Fame

He studied architecture, but realized it wasn't for him. He attempted to find the artwork that best fit him, trying out animation, painting, sculpting and more, before finding illustration.

Trivia

He won more than 15 children's choice awards in Australia. He worked for the children's TV show Lift-Off.

Family Life

He was born the 2nd youngest of 5 boys. He married and had 3 kids of his own.

Associated With

He became well known for his partnership with author Andy Griffiths.