Shaun Tan

Acting

Born: 1974-01-01
From: Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Gender: Male
Popularity: 0.1

Biography

Shaun Tan grew up in Perth and works as an artist, writer and film-maker in Melbourne. He is best known for illustrated books that deal with social and historical subjects through dream-like imagery, widely translated throughout the world and enjoyed by readers of all ages. Shaun is the recipient of an Academy Award for the short animated film The Lost Thing, the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in Sweden and the Kate Greenaway Medal in the UK.

Awards & Nominations20 won ยท 3 nominated

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Kate Greenaway Medal

2020
Nominated

Locus Award for Best Collection

Tales from the Inner City

2019
๐Ÿ† Won

Ditmar Award

2014
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Wojtek Siudmak Prize for Graphic Design

2013
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Locus Award for Best Artist

2012
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Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award

2011
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Peter Pan prize

2011
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Locus Award for Best Artist

2011
๐Ÿ† Won

Ditmar Award

2011
๐Ÿ† Won

Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film

The Lost Thing

2011
๐Ÿ† Won

Hugo Award for Best Professional Artist

2011
Nominated

Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film

The Lost Thing

2011
๐Ÿ† Won

Dromkeen Medal

2010
๐Ÿ† Won

Hugo Award for Best Professional Artist

2010
๐Ÿ† Won

World Fantasy Awardโ€”Artist

2009
๐Ÿ† Won

Ditmar Award

2009
Nominated

World Fantasy Award for Best Collection

Tales from Outer Suburbia

2009
๐Ÿ† Won

World Fantasy Awardโ€”Artist

2007
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Ditmar Award

2001
๐Ÿ† Won

World Fantasy Awardโ€”Artist

2001
๐Ÿ† Won

Ditmar Award

2000
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Ditmar Award

1996
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Ditmar Award

1995