Date of Birth: September 10, 1960
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
Alison Bechdel is a celebrated American cartoonist, best known for her long-running comic strip “Dykes to Watch Out For” as well as her graphic memoirs “Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic” and “Are You My Mother?: A Comic Drama.” Born in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, Bechdel grew up in a family deeply involved in the arts, which significantly influenced her career path. After graduating from Oberlin College in 1981, she moved to New York City, where she began her cartooning career. Her work is noted for its exploration of LGBTQ+ themes, family dynamics, and the intersection of personal and political issues. “Fun Home” was adapted into a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, further cementing her influence in contemporary culture.
5 Interesting Facts about Alison Bechdel
1. Alison Bechdel coined the “Bechdel Test,” a measure of the representation of women in fiction.
2. Her memoir “Fun Home” was listed as one of the best books of 2006 by The New York Times.
3. “Fun Home” was adapted into a Broadway musical that won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
4. Bechdel was awarded a MacArthur “Genius” Grant in 2014.
5. She has been inducted into the Eisner Award Hall of Fame.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Alison Bechdel
1. “I think the artistic process has a lot in common with the healing process.”
2. “The only time I think about the closet is when I’m out of it.”
3. “I just have this idea that the truth is best told through complexity.”
4. “I’m trying to write a memoir, and I’m not sure how to do it.”
5. “I do feel that it’s a very good time for comics. There’s been a lot more acceptance of this medium.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Alison Bechdel is estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Alison Bechdel does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Official website of Alison Bechdel](http://dykestowatchoutfor.com/
5. [Broadway’s Fun Home official site](http://funhomebroadway.com/
